G.O.B.E Barbershop

barber — Hokowhitu · Palmerston North

About G.O.B.E Barbershop

G.O.B.E Barber Shop is a classic barbershop where traditional barbering techniques meet modern precision. The shop doesn't just cut hair — it aims to craft confidence, offering fresh fades, sharp beard trims and clean shaves delivered by experienced barbers in a relaxed, masculine space. Walk-ins are welcome, with appointments recommended.

The team combines traditional barbering with modern styling to deliver a premium grooming experience, covering everything from precision haircuts and traditional smooth shaves through to personalised custom styling for any occasion. Barber George Laban is part of the team delivering the shop's services.

G.O.B.E Barber Shop takes walk-ins and bookings Monday through Saturday, with Sunday reserved for booking-only appointments in the afternoon.

G.O.B.E Barber Shop: Classic Barbering with Modern Precision

G.O.B.E Barber Shop describes itself as a place where the classic art of barbering meets modern precision, and its whole approach is built around that balance. Rather than just offering haircuts, the shop frames its work as crafting confidence — whether that's a fresh fade, a sharp beard trim or a clean, classic shave, all delivered by experienced barbers in a relaxed, masculine space.

A Full Menu of Cuts and Grooming

The service menu covers a genuinely wide range, starting with a straightforward 20-minute regular cut — short on the sides with a trim on top, or just the sides — available for seniors, adults, high schoolers and kids. For something more involved, the 30-minute fade service can be done with or without taking length off the top, alongside dedicated taper, mullet and skin fade options. For clients wanting to combine services, the shop offers a regular cut with a beard service in 40 minutes, or a full fade with beard trim and line-up in 50 minutes.

Beard and shave services stand on their own too, with a straightforward beard trim, a beard trim with a line-up, and a traditional hot shave all available as standalone 20-minute services. Rounding out the menu are a hair wash, a quick buzz cut, and custom hair designs priced according to what's requested.

Traditional Technique, Modern Styling

G.O.B.E Barber Shop's team blends traditional barbering techniques with modern styling, aiming to deliver a premium grooming experience whether a client needs a fresh haircut, a clean shave, or something more personalised. Barber George Laban is part of the team behind the chair, bringing that mix of classic craft and contemporary style to every visit.

Walk-ins are welcome throughout the week, though appointments are recommended to guarantee a spot, and the shop takes both walk-ins and bookings Monday through Saturday, with Sunday reserved specifically for booking-only appointments in the afternoon. For anyone after a proper barbershop experience — the kind where you sit down, get looked after, and walk out looking sharp — G.O.B.E Barber Shop delivers exactly that.

Signature items

  • Skin Fade
  • Fade & Beard Trim and Line
  • Hot Shave
  • Mullet
  • Custom Design

Menu

Extras

  • Hair Wash (20 min) — A hair wash service.
  • Buzz Cut — A quick, all-over buzz cut.
  • Design — Custom hair designs, priced depending on the design requested.

Beard & Shave

  • Beard Trim Only (20 min) — A beard trim.
  • Beard Trim and Line (20 min) — A beard trim with a line-up.
  • Hot Shave (20 min) — A traditional hot shave.

Fade (30 Min)

  • Senior Fade — Fade with or without some off the top.
  • Adult Fade — Fade with or without some off the top.
  • High School Fade — Fade with or without some off the top.
  • Kids Fade — Fade with or without some off the top.
  • Taper — A tapered haircut, 30 minutes.
  • Mullet — A mullet haircut, 30 minutes.
  • Skin Fade — A skin fade haircut, 30 minutes.

Combo Services

  • Regular Cut & Beard (40 min) — A regular haircut combined with a beard service.
  • Fade & Beard Trim and Line (50 min) — A fade combined with a beard trim and line-up.

Regular Cut (20 Min)

  • Senior Regular Cut — Short on the sides and a trim on top, or just the sides.
  • Adult Regular Cut — Short on the sides and a trim on top, or just the sides.
  • High School Regular Cut — Short on the sides and a trim on top, or just the sides.
  • Kids Regular Cut — Short on the sides and a trim on top, or just the sides.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an appointment?
Walk-ins are welcome, though appointments are recommended.
What are the shop's opening hours?
Monday to Wednesday 9am-6pm, Thursday and Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-3pm, and Sunday booking only from 2pm-6pm.
What's included in a regular cut?
Short on the sides with a trim on top, or just the sides.
Can I get a beard trim and a haircut together?
Yes, combo services are available, including a regular cut with beard service, or a fade with beard trim and line-up.
Is a hot shave available?
Yes, a traditional 20-minute hot shave is offered.
Can I book on a Sunday?
Yes, but Sunday is booking only, available from 2pm to 6pm.
Are custom hair designs available?
Yes, priced depending on what design is requested.

Tips

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  • {"body":"Combining a cut with a beard trim and line-up saves a separate visit.","title":"Ask about a combo service"}
  • {"body":"A classic hot shave is offered as a standalone service.","title":"Try the hot shave for something traditional"}
  • {"body":"The shop is open until 8pm those two days, later than the rest of the week.","title":"Stay late on Thursday or Friday"}