Best Hairdressers and Barbers in Gosforth

Finding a good hairdresser or barber is one of those things you don't think about until you need one — and then it suddenly matters a lot. Gosforth has a strong range of options, from long-established High Street salons and award-winning barber shops to specialists in curly hair and luxury colour work. Here's the local knowledge.

Hairdressers

Salon 108

Salon 108 is an award-winning hair salon in a beautiful Victorian building on Gosforth High Street. Established in 2012, the team has over 65 years of combined experience and specialises in women's hairdressing — particularly balayage, colour work, and Kerastase treatments. They also offer Beauty Works extensions and bridal hair. The interior is stylish and welcoming, and the attention to detail has earned them a strong local reputation.

Best for: Colour specialists, balayage, bridal hair, a premium salon experience.

Berry's Hairdressing & Beauty

Berry's has been part of Gosforth High Street since 1976 — nearly 50 years of service to the community. They offer hairdressing for ladies, men, and children alongside beauty treatments. It's the kind of neighbourhood salon where the staff know their regulars by name and have been cutting the same families' hair for generations. Reliable, friendly, and well-priced.

Best for: A long-established local, family haircuts, men's and women's.

Gabriel of Gosforth

Gabriel of Gosforth, founded by Lyndsay Hudson, is tucked away behind the High Street — away from the bustle but well worth finding. The salon has a calm, boutique feel and focuses on personalised consultations and precision cutting. A quieter, more intimate alternative to the larger High Street salons.

Best for: A boutique experience, personalised consultations, a quieter setting.

Toni&Guy Gosforth

Toni&Guy at 101 High Street brings the national brand's training standards and styling expertise to Gosforth. Consistently well-reviewed for friendly, professional service. Cuts, colour, and styling for men and women. The benefit of a bigger brand with the feel of a local salon.

Best for: Reliable quality, national brand standards, walk-in availability.

Hooker & Young

Hooker & Young at the Grand Hotel, Gosforth Park is the luxury option. Founded by Gary Hooker and Michael Young, the salon has won North-eastern Hairdresser of the Year 12 times, plus British Colour Technician and Men's Hairdresser of the Year. Open 8am–8pm. This is where you go for a special occasion cut or colour, or if you want genuinely top-tier hairdressing without travelling into the city centre.

Best for: Luxury hairdressing, award-winning colour, special occasions.

Webster and Carr — For the Love of Curls

Webster and Carr are curly hair specialists — if you have natural curls and have struggled to find someone who understands them, this is the place. They offer bespoke curly cuts designed to work with your curl pattern rather than fighting against it. Based in Gosforth, they've built a following among the curly-haired community across the North East.

Best for: Natural curly hair, specialist curly cuts, textured hair.

Barbers

Webster & Carr

Webster & Carr in the Gosforth Shopping Centre won Best Barber Shop in the UK at the 2023 UK Hair and Beauty Awards. Open 7:30am–9pm, they offer cuts, skin fades, beard trims, and grooming in a stylish, contemporary setting. The hours alone make them one of the most practical options — open early and late, seven days a week.

Best for: Award-winning barbering, early morning and late evening appointments.

Wilson Barbershop Co.

Wilson Barbershop in South Gosforth is a premium barber offering expert haircuts, skin fades, and beard trims. The shop has a classic barbershop feel with a modern edge — the kind of place where you'll get a proper consultation alongside a quality cut. A family barbershop that's been serving South Gosforth for years.

Best for: Premium cuts, skin fades, beard trims, South Gosforth.

Alpha Male Grooming

Alpha Male Grooming at 1 Henry Street has over 60 years of combined experience across the team. A men's salon rather than a traditional barber — offering a broader range of grooming services alongside haircuts. Relaxed, professional atmosphere. Call 0191 285 2955.

Best for: Men's grooming, experienced stylists, a relaxed atmosphere.

Banfi Barbers

Banfi Barbers at 6 Salters Road offers a grooming experience designed to help you "relax, refresh and reset." The salon focuses on the art of male grooming with quality products and skilled barbers. Well-positioned just off the High Street.

Best for: A grooming experience, quality products, Salters Road convenience.

The Little Barbers

The Little Barbers has been at the heart of Gosforth since 2005, with a team of fully trained stylists. A reliable, well-established neighbourhood barber that locals return to year after year.

Best for: A reliable neighbourhood barber, long-established, no fuss.

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