Hair care for expats: discover these salons in Beijing

Get the perfect cut in these expat-friendly hair salons 

Finding the right barbershop can be a hit or miss, but that doesn’t mean you have to leave things to chance. Looking for a quick trim or fresh look? We rounded up a few Beijing hairdressers that make the cut for versatile and English-speaking services catering to all hair types and needs.

Head Star Barbershop

Photo: Head Star Barbershop

Head Star Barbershop in Sanlitun is a great option for those seeking trendy haircuts with a hip-hop flair. Alongside the usual haircut services, this salon provides braiding, eyebrow shaping, and beard grooming. Run by owner and rap enthusiast YZ, it also comes with plenty of street cred.

Head Star Barbershop. B1-132, Sanlitun Soho No. 1 shopping mall, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯Soho1号商场B1-132 Open noon-8pm daily

Z by David

Another popular hair salon nestled in the vibrant hub of Sanlitun is Z by David. Recognised by the expat community for being friendly, clean, and hassle free, they offer a diverse range of services, including fades, cuts, and perms, to cater to all your hairstyling desires.

Z by David. B1-003, No. 8 Courtyard, North district of Shoukai Bo Jun, Chaoyang district 朝阳区首开铂郡北区8号院3号楼B1-003 Open 10am-9pm daily 

All City Barbershop

Photo: All City Barbershop

All City is an American-style barbershop with a touch of vintage charm. Specialising in classic hairstyles like the pompadour, they are known for their expertise in black hair perms and dreadlocks. The owner, Luda, has styled the hair of famous basketball players such as Dwyane Wade and Jeremy Lin. Those feeling adventurous can also try out a number of new stylings.

All City Barbershop. B1, Building A, Chaowai Soho shopping mall, Chaoyang district 朝阳区朝外Soho商场A座B1 Open 11am-8pm daily

Laurent Falcon

This top-notch, French-inspired salon with multiple locations in Beijing excels in hairstyling. Their skilled stylists are trained in French techniques and specialize in creating natural, voluminous, and effortlessly elegant looks for all hair types.

Laurent Falcon. Room 208, Second floor, Ruicheng Commercial Center, 48 Liangmaqiao road, Chaoyang district 朝阳区亮马桥路48号瑞城商业中心2楼208 Open 10am-7pm daily

Editor: Wendy Xu

Business contact: Jenny 13811514232(wechat)

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