Afro and textured hair, sorted

African Barber Cuts From Barbers Who Know Your Hair

Looking for an African barber who actually knows Afro and coily hair? Our barbers cut textured hair all the time, from clean tapers and skin fades to crisp line-ups. Book online and get a cut that works with your texture.

Jarrod Stephens

Kevin is probably the most chill and smoothest barber I’ve been too!! Constantly has me lined up good and keeps me coming back

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

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Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

The Hooligans standard by the numbers

We skip the big promises and focus on what you actually get. Every head of hair is different, but here’s the standard you can expect every time you sit in our chair.

On Time

Your Booked Time, Respected

We’re appointment-only, so your fade and line-up get the time they need. Book your time. We’ll do our best to keep you on schedule.

Precision Cuts

Designed To Grow Out Well

We fade coily hair so the blend stays even as it grows, without patches showing through. Precision cuts designed to grow out well, with line-ups that stay natural.

5.0 Stars

Average Google Review Rating

Our rating comes from all kinds of hair and all kinds of blokes. Consistency is the standard, whatever your texture.

Why guys trust us with textured hair

A Barbershop That Knows Afro Hair

Experience With Coily Hair

Afro and coily hair fades differently to straight hair. We know how to work with tight curl patterns so the blend comes out smooth, not patchy.

Natural Line-Ups

A good line-up follows your natural hairline. We keep it sharp and clean without pushing it back so far that it looks forced.

Respect In The Chair

Everyone gets the same care and respect here. It's a relaxed, welcoming shop where you can sit back and enjoy the cut.

The frustration

Looking For An African Barber Who Gets It?

If you’ve typed ‘black barbers Melbourne’ or ‘african barber shop near me’ into your phone, you already know the problem. Plenty of shops say they do all hair types, then the cut tells a different story.

Barber styling a client's textured crop
Patchy, Uneven Fades

Coily hair needs a different approach to blend properly. Without it, you get patches, steps and lines that show the second it starts to grow.

Line-Ups Pushed Too Far

A heavy hand with the trimmers pushes your hairline back. It looks harsh straight away and takes ages to grow back to normal.

Barber clipper fading a client's hair
Inside Neighbourhood Hooligans barbershop with barbers at work
Bumps And Irritation

Going too close, too fast can leave your skin irritated and bumpy. Your skin needs the right tools and a careful approach.

We get it

Your Hair Deserves A Barber Who Knows It

Having to explain your hair every time you sit in a new chair gets old fast. You shouldn’t have to talk a barber through the basics. We built this shop so every texture gets the same expert care.

Who we help

Built For Blokes With Afro And Textured Hair

We’re the spot for guys who want a barber that understands coily hair without needing a lecture. Fades, tapers, line-ups and beard work, all done with care. Kids are welcome too.

This is your spot if you’re:

The Fade Regular

For the bloke who wants a clean, even fade every visit.

Growing Sponges Or Twists

For the bloke who needs the right length left on top.

The Beard Guy

For the bloke who wants a sharp beard line-up to match his cut.

New To The Area

For the bloke who’s just moved nearby and needs a barber he can trust.

Our approach

We Read Your Hair Before We Cut It

We take the time to read your hair before we start. Curl pattern, density, growth direction and your hairline all shape how we cut. That’s how you get a result that looks natural and stays tidy.

Your cut, your way

Build Your Perfect Fade, Taper Or Line-Up

Every head of textured hair is different. These are the core options we’ll build your cut from, dialled in for your hair and your routine.

Fades And Tapers

From a low taper to a high skin fade, we blend coily hair smoothly from short to long. We’ll pick the height that suits your head shape and style.

  • Low, mid or high
  • Skin fades and tapers
  • Smooth blend on coils
  • Stays even as it grows

Line-Ups And Shape-Ups

A crisp line-up frames the whole cut. We follow your natural hairline for clean edges, temples and necklines that look sharp, not forced.

  • Follows natural hairline
  • Crisp temples and edges
  • Clean neckline finish
  • No pushed-back hairline

Sponge And Twist Friendly Cuts

Growing sponge curls or twists? We’ll leave the right length and an even shape on top, with a tidy fade or taper on the sides.

  • Right length on top
  • Even, rounded shape
  • Tidy fade underneath
  • Ready for your routine
Our 4-step process

Our 4-Step Process For Textured Hair

No guesswork and no hassle. Here’s how we get your cut right from the moment you sit down.

The Consult

We'll chat about the look you want and how you look after your hair. We check your curl pattern, density and hairline before anything starts.

Shape The Top

We set the length and shape on top first. It might be short and even, or left longer for sponges or twists.

Fade And Blend

We build the fade or taper on the sides and back, working with your texture. We take it slow so the blend stays smooth with no patches.

Line-Up And Finish

We finish with a clean line-up that follows your natural hairline. Then we check it from every angle and share tips to keep it fresh.

How we get it done

The Right Tools For Afro And Coily Hair

Textured hair needs the right approach and the right gear. Here are the problems we fix and what we use to do it.

Common Afro And Coily Hair Problems We Fix Daily

Our Toolkit

Patchy fades on coily hair
Professional-grade clippers
Steps and harsh lines
Detachable blade clippers
Line-ups pushed too far
T-outliner trimmers for line-ups
Uneven shape on top
Foil shavers for skin fades
Crooked temples and edges
Full clipper guard system
Bumps from cutting too close
Brushes for an even shape
Messy beard line-ups
Careful, skin-friendly technique
Wrong length for sponges
Experience with all textures
What the locals are saying

Hear From Guys in The Neighbourhood

5.0 out of 5 based on 200+ Google Reviews

Your questions answered

Your African Barber Questions, Answered

Got a question about your hair? Give us a call on 0426 693 033.

Do your barbers cut Afro and coily hair?

Yes. Our barbers work with Afro, coily, curly, Asian and European hair. Fades, tapers and line-ups on textured hair are a big part of what we do.

What matters most is a barber with real experience on your hair type. Our crew cuts Afro and coily hair regularly and knows how to blend it properly. Book in, have a chat and see how we work.

We’re at Unit 2/134-136 Pascoe Vale Road, Moonee Ponds. We’re handy to Essendon, Ascot Vale, Flemington and the surrounding suburbs. Book online to lock in your time.

Tell us the fade height you like, how long you want the top and how sharp you want the line-up. Photos help too. If you’re growing sponges or twists, let us know so we leave the right length.

A Fade is from $60 and takes 40-45 mins, covering skin fades and tapers. Want your beard lined up too? Fade & Beard is from $70, or a Beard Trim & Line Up on its own is from $25.

Fades and line-ups on coily hair show grow-out quickly. Most blokes come back every 2 to 3 weeks to stay crisp. If you’re growing your hair out, we can just tidy the sides and edges.

From our Gram

See the real vibe of our laid-back shop before you even step inside.

Real Moments from the Barber’s Chair

Here are some of the reels from the barber’s chair where creativity, and attention to detail come together to create sharp haircuts, perfectly shaped beards, and confident new looks for our clients.

Our Moonee Ponds barber shop

Come Visit The Shop

Ready for a barber who knows your hair? Find us at Unit 2/134-136 Pascoe Vale Road in Moonee Ponds, a relaxed shop that welcomes everyone.

Operating Hours

  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 10 am – 6 pm
  • Wed 10 am – 6 pm
  • Thu 10 am – 7 pm
  • Fri 10 am – 7 pm
  • Sat 9 am – 5 pm
  • Sun Closed

Ready For A Cut That Works With Your Texture?

Stop explaining your hair to every new barber. Book online, sit back and let us handle the fade and line-up. Good haircuts shouldn’t be left to chance.

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