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Welcome to Barber Below, your go-to destination for top-notch barbering in the heart of Northern Quarter, Manchester! At Barber Below, we pride ourselves on our versatility, catering to all hair types and textures. Whether you’re rocking long locks, short and chic styles, vibrant curls, or a sleek afro, our skilled team is here to enhance your unique beauty.

What sets Barber Below apart is not only our dedication to the craft but also our commitment to inclusivity. As a proudly queer-owned barbershop, we strive to foster an environment that is welcoming to everyone. We celebrate diversity and embrace all genders, making our space a safe haven for the trans and non-binary community.

Join us at Barber Below – where every haircut is a work of art, and everyone is welcome. Book your appointment today and let us elevate your hairstyle to new heights! 💚

#queer #barbershop #manchesterbarbers #queerowned #transmanchester #barberbelow #rcnq

Did you know that we are a hybrid space that houses a gender neutral hair salon and barbers?

So however you identify, there is a space for you at RCNQ and Barber Below

Want a haircut with the barber then have your hair bleached and dyed pink? We’ve got you 👏🏻

Thanks Nick for your trust. Have the biggest love for you. Hope you had an amazing birthday 🫶🏻

Hair by Rob and Alix

Did you know that we are a hybrid space that houses a gender neutral hair salon and barbers?

So however you identify, there is a space for you at RCNQ and Barber Below

Want a haircut with the barber then have your hair bleached and dyed pink? We’ve got you 👏🏻

Thanks Nick for your trust. Have the biggest love for you. Hope you had an amazing birthday 🫶🏻

Hair by Rob and Alix

Did you know that we are a hybrid space that houses a gender neutral hair salon and barbers?

So however you identify, there is a space for you at RCNQ and Barber Below

Want a haircut with the barber then have your hair bleached and dyed pink? We’ve got you 👏🏻

Thanks Nick for your trust. Have the biggest love for you. Hope you had an amazing birthday 🫶🏻

Hair by Rob and Alix

We’ve been talking a lot recently about the term ‘barbers’. A traditional barbershop would be clipper focused and heavily male dominated with rushed appointments to provide a quick service at a cheap price

At Barber Below we are a hybrid option. We work with all hair types, textures and length and use an array of tools to do so. This means that the traditional walk-in 30 minute appointments only work for a small selection of our clients.

You need more time spent on your hair as we do a mix of hair colour, Wolf cuts, curly cuts and more

The traditional ‘barbershop’ model doesn’t work for us or our clients so we are making changes to reflect what’s changing in our industry

Our service menu and pricing is changing to reflect this level of intricacy needed to ensure you have the best level of service achievable whilst still retaining some elements of a barber experience that provide familiarity for our clients

Phase one will provide haircuts that are either 30 minutes or 1 hour in length which will allow for our team to take the time on your hair that it deserves

Phase two will look at tackling classism within the industry and will be launched later this year (so excited to tell you all about this but we’re currently ensuring that we’ve ironed out all the kinks before launch)

We are so grateful for you all for supporting us and allowing us the space to keep breaking boundaries in Barber Below to create a more inclusive service for all

Hair by Alix @ Barber Below

We’ve been talking a lot recently about the term ‘barbers’. A traditional barbershop would be clipper focused and heavily male dominated with rushed appointments to provide a quick service at a cheap price

At Barber Below we are a hybrid option. We work with all hair types, textures and length and use an array of tools to do so. This means that the traditional walk-in 30 minute appointments only work for a small selection of our clients.

You need more time spent on your hair as we do a mix of hair colour, Wolf cuts, curly cuts and more

The traditional ‘barbershop’ model doesn’t work for us or our clients so we are making changes to reflect what’s changing in our industry

Our service menu and pricing is changing to reflect this level of intricacy needed to ensure you have the best level of service achievable whilst still retaining some elements of a barber experience that provide familiarity for our clients

Phase one will provide haircuts that are either 30 minutes or 1 hour in length which will allow for our team to take the time on your hair that it deserves

Phase two will look at tackling classism within the industry and will be launched later this year (so excited to tell you all about this but we’re currently ensuring that we’ve ironed out all the kinks before launch)

We are so grateful for you all for supporting us and allowing us the space to keep breaking boundaries in Barber Below to create a more inclusive service for all

Hair by Alix @ Barber Below

We ❤️ Billy

Was so nice to see you and welcome you back to Manchester 🫶🏻. As always, we had Mary on the colour and we LOVE LOVE LOVE the eyebrow tips 😍. Yes creative. Yes fashion. Yes RCNQ 😘

Hair by Mary

REDKEN SEQ
1/2 6RR
1/2 7CC

We ❤️ Billy

Was so nice to see you and welcome you back to Manchester 🫶🏻. As always, we had Mary on the colour and we LOVE LOVE LOVE the eyebrow tips 😍. Yes creative. Yes fashion. Yes RCNQ 😘

Hair by Mary

REDKEN SEQ
1/2 6RR
1/2 7CC

We ❤️ Billy

Was so nice to see you and welcome you back to Manchester 🫶🏻. As always, we had Mary on the colour and we LOVE LOVE LOVE the eyebrow tips 😍. Yes creative. Yes fashion. Yes RCNQ 😘

Hair by Mary

REDKEN SEQ
1/2 6RR
1/2 7CC

Already in the Halloween spirits with our creatives at Barber Below 💀👻🎃

Get ready for our cosplay on Friday! It’s gonna be such a great day!

Colour by Urma on Alix ⁠

#rcnq #haircut #hairart #neonhair

A reintroduction to RCNQ and Barber Below and the person behind it

Welcome to our passion of people

A queer and neurodivergent owned, genderless salon and barber shop, working in all hair types and textures is quite a bit of a mouthful no? But we ain’t stopping anytime soon. There’s so much more we want to do

If you are yet to try us, this is your sign. If you’ve already visited, thank you wholeheartedly for your trust in us. We will always do our best to provide you with a space you can feel authentically yourself whilst providing high quality hair services that reflect your identity

Love you all

RCNQ and Barber Below

Sometimes less really is more🤩

This crisp cut was crafted with a razor + clipper combo for that smooth, wearable finish. 🙏

Whoever you are, however you vibe — we got you. 🫶

Hair by Alix

#barber #barberbelow #queersalon #inclusive #lgbtq #haircut #inclusivebarber #barbercut

This fresh bleach was done start to finish by our barber, no toner needed. Just a clean, bright lift that shows how versatile barbering can be.🙌

At RCNQ, our barbers don’t just stop at fades and shape ups, they’re trained in colour too. Which sets us apart from the typical barbershop. 👏

Whether it’s a sharp cut or a bold colour, we’ve got you covered.🤩

Hair by Alix.

#rcnq #barberbelow #lgbtq #queersalon #queerbarbers #manchestersalon #manchester #scalpbleach #buzzcut

Fresh, clean, and full of shape 🙌

Alix came through with this cut that’s equal parts sharp and effortless, letting those natural curls do their thing!

Defined on top, seamless on the sides. It’s a cut that’s all about balance and precision.

We love seeing how a tailored cut can really let natural texture shine ✨

Hair by Alix.

#rcnq #barberbelow #manchestersalon #queersalon #lgbtq #hair #haircut

What’s the difference between a haircut by a barber, or a hairdresser?

For us, the answer is time spent in the chair. You will spend less time in the barber chair so you will pay less. That’s the ONLY difference

Our barber is trained in all aspects of hair. From clipper work, to razor cutting, to bobs, shags, mods and mullets. Whoever you are, we to see you and hold space for you 🧙‍♀️🧹

Hair by Alix

Get what you want from your hair!

We’re passionate about delivering the right style for the right person, to get results like these it’s important to remember a thorough consultation is essential letting your guard down and sharing a few experiences or photos can help make sure we get it perfect for you.🌈💈

#manchesterbarber #barber #lgbtqbarber

Hair by ALIX

Get what you want from your hair!

We’re passionate about delivering the right style for the right person, to get results like these it’s important to remember a thorough consultation is essential letting your guard down and sharing a few experiences or photos can help make sure we get it perfect for you.🌈💈

#manchesterbarber #barber #lgbtqbarber

Hair by ALIX

Mullets are here to stay and we’re so glad I mean look at this beauty!
R+Co velvet curtain is a balm for tousled texture it looks and feels great in the hair and is so user friendly. 🪮💈

#randco #manchesterbarber #mulletgang

Hair by ALIX