Skin fade
Zero to skin, blended by hand with a foil finish. Low, mid or high — say the word.
هلا بيك · City Road, Cathays, Cardiff
Barbershop in Cathays, Cardiff - sharp fades, clean beards.
Skin fades, scissor cuts and beard shape-ups on City Road, from £15. Walk in 10am–7pm, or call ahead. Over 230 verified Google reviews.
What we do
Four things, done properly.
Every cut ends with a line-up and a mirror check. Nobody leaves with a fade they didn't ask for. Walk-in cuts start from £15 — one of the more affordable barbershops in Cardiff.
Scissor cut
Classic cuts, crops and longer styles. Advice on what suits your head, not the trend.
Beard trim & shape-up
Shaped edges, cleaned neckline, cheeks lined. Add it to any cut or come in for the beard alone.
Father & son
Bring the kids. Patient barbers, same standard of cut.
By the numbers
230+
verified Google reviews from customers on City Road.
9hrs
open every day, 10am to 7pm — no appointment needed.
45min
one regular drives, each time, rather than get cut anywhere else.
The shop
167 City Road. Several chairs, good light, no queue drama.
"
Best barber shop in town. Muhammed is incredibly skilled, super friendly, and consistent every single time.
"I specifically wait to get my hair cut here because I live 45 minutes away. Great job for a great price."
"Awesome barbers, really take care of me. All-over beard and cut — I've stayed with them."
"Had my son and myself cut here. Outstanding service, very professional advice. Azis is a pro barber."
تفضل · Come in
No booking system. Just turn up, or ring ahead.
Five minutes' walk from Cardiff city centre, on the corner of City Road in Cathays.
Call +44 7404 668913Questions
Barbershop in Cathays, Cardiff — the FAQs.
Do I need to book, or can I just walk in?
Walk-ins are always welcome — no booking system, no app. If you'd rather hold a rough time, call +44 7404 668913. We're open every day, 10am–7pm.
Where exactly is A-Z Barbers in Cardiff?
167 City Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 3BQ — on the corner of City Road, about a five-minute walk from Cardiff city centre and close to Cardiff University halls.
How much is a haircut here?
Walk-in cuts start from £15, making A-Z one of the more affordable barbershops in Cardiff for a skin fade, scissor cut or beard trim. Ask in-shop for the full price list.
What are your opening hours?
Open every day of the week, 10:00am to 7:00pm, including weekends — no appointment needed.
Do the barbers speak Arabic?
Yes — the team speaks Iraqi Arabic and English, so you're welcome to chat in either language.
What services do you offer?
Skin fades (zero to skin, blended and foiled), scissor cuts, beard trims and shape-ups, and father-and-son cuts. Beard work can be added to any haircut.
Who should I ask for a skin fade or a scissor cut?
Regulars ask for Muhammed for skin fades and Azis for scissor cuts and father-and-son appointments — both are named in A-Z's 230+ verified Google reviews.
Do you cut children's hair?
Yes — the father-and-son service means dads and kids can be cut together, with patient barbers used to cutting children's hair.
How do I get here from Cardiff city centre?
It's around a five-minute walk from Cardiff city centre, on City Road in Cathays — also served by Cardiff's main bus routes along City Road, with on-street parking nearby.