Phone: 03 355 0318
Email: bookings@manupnz.com
Address: 186 Papanui Road, Christchurch
Phone: 03 355 0318
Cut and Shave from $120
Barbershop Cut and Shave Christchurch
The full-on traditional barber experience to get you looking and feeling fresh
Man Up Barbershop are stalwarts about a good old fashioned cut and shave. That shave is indicative of the early role of a barber, and the traditional red and white striped barber pole is still seen today. But not many know its origins. Here’s a quick lesson, because to know your barber, it’s also cool to know the history behind one of the oldest professions in the world.
Way back in the 12th century, barbers were respected individuals whose tasks included performing surgery, blood-letting, and dentistry – as well as trimming hair and shaving beards. The barber pole was representative of these services (the red being blood).
In the 19th century, barbershops had developed into places where men could feel comfortable – just like today; a social spot where connections are made, and a yarn and joke appreciated.
The barbershop was the community hub in town, though hairstyles no longer depict income or status.
From the 1920s to the ‘50s, a banker would have a different haircut to a labourer, and he could afford to see his barber every week for a trim and shave.
Having practised her craft for many years, she has links with top-notch hair salons New Zealand-wide and a network of connections to international influences. Those global designs trickle down to direct the high flying styles adopted locally today. Julie will happily replicate those styles in-salon or modify to suit the average Kiwi bloke’s more low-key approach.
Man Up Barbershop Merivale Christchurch, have been styling great hair for men since 2009. Established by Julie Depree, the salon offers a classic barbering service with a contemporary twist: innovation. With two proficient, creative barbers at the helm, all styles are possible, the service is impeccable, and the results are as simple or technical as you want.
Julie is a qualified barber who trained with NZ Hair and Beauty Industry Training Organisation HITO.
Adhering to these certified standards and sustainable codes of practice is paramount to Man Up Barbershop. Julie instils that same ethical philosophy in the dozens of apprentices she has trained to next-level expertise and professionalism.
Having practised her craft for many years, she has links with top-notch hair salons New Zealand-wide and a network of connections to international influences. Those global designs trickle down to direct the high flying styles adopted locally today. Julie will happily replicate those styles in-salon or modify to suit the average Kiwi bloke’s more low-key approach.
We like to welcome our clients in for a weekly spruce up too. Some of you are regulars, and we can understand why. A cut and shave at Man Up Barbershop feels good and looks sleek. We’ve already talked about the benefits of a nice haircut. Let’s talk you through the process of a good shave.
We begin with warm shaving cream, worked into a lather. We explore the contours of your face, add a spritz of aftershave or essential oil, and then comes the hot towel.
We place the towel, folded in half, directly under your nose. The edges are folded up to cover your cheeks and eyes, leaving only your nose exposed. You can now relax for somewhere between three to five minutes. Then another lather and hot towel.
Time to shave. BTW: a barber student must complete 30 shaves to graduate. Our team have been doing it for decades. Relax.
We map out the 14 distinct areas of your face; each requires a different one of the four basic shaving strokes: freehand, backhand, reverse freehand and reverse backhand.
Hot towel, astringent, cold towel.
A crisp, clean aftershave – probably one of our gorgeous Triumph & Disaster products – finishes the experience. You’ll feel incredible.
Barbershop Cut and Shave Christchurch
Opening Hours:
Monday: 9am – 6pm Tuesday: 9am – 6 pm Wednesday Closed
Thursday: 9am – 7pm Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturday: 9am – 2pm
(Hours are subject to change)
Phone: 03 355 0318
