The Village Barber is a small, owner-run barbershop on Main Street inside the Historic Village on 17th Ave, Tauranga. It offers locals a professional service at affordable prices in a personal environment, welcoming walk-ins as well as online bookings for gentlemen on the go.
The shop is the realised dream of founder and owner Trina Pyle, whose hair industry career began after school with hairdressing college in Auckland and a number of years in the industry before she had her family. Having lived and worked in Tauranga for the past 14 years, she re-trained locally and worked towards opening her own business — named in honour of her parents, and as a thank-you to her father, who sat for hours letting her play with his hair.
Services cover a full range of men's cuts, from simple buzz cuts to classic cuts, fades and flat tops, along with women's cuts on request, kid's cuts, a Senior Cut / Gold Card rate and a student cut. Professional beard trims and moustache trims round out the menu. With years of experience cutting for corporate businessmen, seniors, students and kids, the shop welcomes every hair type and request — just talk to Trina about something specific.
Opening hours run Monday 10:30am–4:00pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9:00am–4:00pm, Friday 9:00am–5:00pm and Saturday 9:00am–2:30pm, with closure on Sundays and public holidays. Hours shift seasonally between winter and spring, so it pays to check the website before a visit.
Tucked inside Tauranga's Historic Village on 17th Ave, The Village Barber is a small, owner-run barbershop built around a simple promise: professional men's haircuts at affordable prices, delivered in a personal, unhurried environment. From its spot on Main Street, the shop serves a loyal mix of corporate businessmen, seniors, students and kids, and walk-ins are always welcome alongside online bookings.
For founder and owner Trina Pyle, barbering is a lifelong calling rather than just a job. Her career in the hair industry began straight after school, with training at hairdressing college in Auckland followed by a number of years working in the industry before she had her family. Having lived and worked in Tauranga for the past 14 years, she re-trained locally and worked steadily towards opening her own place — a goal realised in her shop at The Historic Village.
The name itself carries meaning. The Village Barber stands in honour of Trina's parents, and as a thank-you to her father, who sat for hours letting her play with his hair when she was young. That warmth, she says, is still with her — and it shows in the friendly, personal service the shop is known for.
The core of the menu is a full range of men's cuts: everything from a simple buzz cut to a classic cut or a modern fade, plus a dedicated flat top for those who like a sharper silhouette. Women's cuts are also available on request, as are kid's cuts, making the shop a practical one-stop for families. A Senior Cut / Gold Card rate and a student cut keep things affordable, with fades able to be added on request — just note the student price excludes a fade.
Beyond the hair on your head, the shop offers professional beard trims and tidies — talk through your options before the clippers come out — and moustache trims done on request. Small extras like fades can be added to most services, so it is worth chatting through exactly what you want in the chair.
Experience across hair types and ages is a point of pride: no matter what type of hair you have or what cut you want, the shop says it can offer a professional service. If you have something specific in mind, Trina invites you to talk it through with her directly.
Do not expect a big, impersonal chain feel. This is a small shop where you will likely deal with Trina herself, and where regulars are greeted warmly. The Historic Village setting adds its own charm — after a haircut you are steps away from the village's streetscape, making the trip feel a little more like an occasion than an errand.
Booking is easy: reserve a time through the online booking form on the website, or manage an existing booking via the customer portal. Of course, walk-ins are welcomed too — the shop's motto for gentlemen on the go is, cheerfully, 'If you keep walking past the barbers, eventually you'll get a haircut.'
Opening hours run Monday 10:30am–4:00pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9:00am–4:00pm, Friday 9:00am–5:00pm and Saturday 9:00am–2:30pm. The shop closes on Sundays and all public holidays. Note that hours shift with the seasons — updated times are posted for winter and spring — and the shop occasionally takes short breaks, so it is worth checking the website or ringing 027 661 1276 before a special trip.
Whether you are after a quick buzz before work, a careful fade, a beard tidy or a kid's proper haircut, The Village Barber delivers a professional cut with a personal touch — right in the heart of one of Tauranga's most characterful corners.