Shirley Barber Since 2016.

Cuts. Craft. Culture.

Christchurch’s favourite barber room in Shirley. Great cuts, great designs, great company. Built for the gents who care how they walk out the door.

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About the room

Nothing is as good
as a great haircut.

At Ambitions Room Barbers, skilled barbers specialise in everything from classic short back and sides to contemporary fades and intricate beard designs. An eye for detail, a commitment to quality, and a friendly room. Every client leaves feeling fresh and confident.

5
Skilled barbers
13
Services on the menu
9+
Years in Shirley
Inside Ambitions Room Barbers

Anybody can cut hair off, but a barber knows when and where to stop.

House rule
Designs

Small and big designs

Tell us what you have in mind and we will cut it in. No design we have not done. No pattern we will not try.

Pricing

Amazing prices

A cheap haircut is easy. A cheap haircut that looks a million bucks is where Ambitions Room takes the lead.

Inspo

Bring a photo

Show us a photo of the style you want and we will match the design and cut. No picture? Browse our gallery and we will work from there.

The services

Where men & boys
look their very best

Classic short back and sides through to contemporary fades and beard designs. Every cut tailored to your style.

30 min

Men's Cut

NZD $40

Your desired haircut with any fade. The classic Ambitions cut, shaped to suit you. Skin fades and tapers are a separate service.

30 min

O / Skin Fade

NZD $45

Tight 0.5, 0 or skin fade with a clean taper and the style on top. Sharp from the neckline up.

1 hr

Cut and Beard

NZD $60

Haircut with beard trim, hot towel and cut throat finish. Walk out shaped neck to crown.

1 hr

Fade and Beard

NZD $65

Skin fade or taper with the style on top, plus beard trim, hot towel and cut throat finish.

1 hr

Transformation Cut

NZD $60

Twelve weeks or more since your last cut? Book this one. Includes consultation so we get it right.

30 min

Hot Towel Shave

NZD $45

Traditional hot towel shave. Old school, slow, properly done.

30 min

Beard Trim

NZD $from 35

Trimmed and shaped, finished with hot towel and a cut throat line up.

45 min

Scissors Only

NZD $from 45

Full scissor work on top, back and sides. Optional taper. Great for grown out styles.

15 min

Buzz Cut

NZD $20

One guard all the way around. In and out.

30 min

Buzz and Beard

NZD $45

One guard all over with a beard trim, hot towel and cut throat finish.

30 min

Kids Cut

NZD $35

Under 15s. Your desired cut and style with optional taper or skin fade.

15 min

Sixty Five Plus

NZD $25

For our regulars over sixty five. Honest pricing, same care.

Also available Kids scissors cut $45 / Kids cut and design $40 plus $10 per side / After hours and public holidays $85
The barbers

The hands
behind the chair.

Five barbers, one room, every cut from a classic short back and sides to contemporary fades and intricate beard designs.

Mata barber at Ambitions Room
01
Mata
Owner / Barber
Founder of the room
Roger barber at Ambitions Room
02
Roger
Senior Barber
Veteran hands
Jordan barber at Ambitions Room
03
Jordan
Barber
Fade specialist
Riley barber at Ambitions Room
04
Riley
Barber
Designs and detail
Phoenix barber at Ambitions Room
05
Phoenix
Barber
Scissor work

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What Shirley
is saying.

Google rating
4.9 / 5
180+ reviews
See all on Google

Best skin fade in Christchurch. The boys take their time and the chat is always solid. Walked out feeling like a new man.

Liam K.
2 weeks ago

Took my son in for his first proper haircut. Patient with him, kind with us, and the cut was sharp. Will be a regular for life.

Manaia T.
a month ago

Showed up with a photo and they nailed it. Cleanest line work I have had in town. Honest pricing, good music, easy parking.

Jordan P.
a month ago

Been going here for years. The vibe in the shop is the reason I keep coming back. Top barbers, top room.

Sam W.
3 months ago

Got a design cut in for the first time and it came out exactly how I wanted. Talented hands. Recommend to anyone in Shirley.

Tane H.
3 months ago

Walked in on a Saturday, sat down inside ten minutes. Beard line up and a number two on the sides. Bang on every time.

Chris B.
5 months ago

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Find us
77b Briggs Rd
Shirley
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Shirley, Christchurch.
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Address

77b Briggs Road
Shirley, Christchurch
Aotearoa New Zealand

Hours
  • Mon Tue9 to 6
  • Wed Thu9 to 9
  • Friday9 to 7
  • Saturday8 to 4
  • SundayClosed
Park

Free parking out front. The room is on the corner with the red blade above the door.

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