Readers' picks of the best barbers in Tynedale

1. StevieCuts, Prudhoe

With an impressive overall total of 11 votes, StevieCuts was the most recommended barbers. One reader said: "StevieCuts Prudhoe, highly recommended by my husband". "Got to be StevieCuts in Prudhoe. Fantastic service, friendly team, awesome cuts and great with kids too," another said.

2. Killa Kutz Mobile Barbering Services 

In second place came Killa Kutz Mobile Barbering Services with 10 votes. "Killa Kutz Mobile Barbering Services - the best around," one reader said. The business caters for all age groups and hair types.

3. The Barber Bus

With 7 votes, The Barber Bus also came highly recommended. The business has turned mobile and travels to different villages and workplaces in the specially kitted-out Barber Bus. "The Barber Bus is absolutely fab," one reader said. Another reader said: "I can't recommend The Barber Bus highly enough. The only barber for our family."

4. Bobs' Barbers, Hexham

One reader said: "Absolutely amazing team of barbers" of the well-established, family friendly business. Another said: "Very friendly and pay attention to detail," while someone else recommended it for "The friendliest staff and best hair cut around."

5. Zen Barbers, Hexham 

"Zen Barber is fantastic, use them regularly with my son," one reader said. The traditional Turkish barbers offer hot towel shaves, beard styling, nose and ear hair removal and hair cuts.

6. Hares Barbering, Hexham

With more than 30 years of experience, the Hexham based barbers has built up a loyal client base. Offering ladies' short styles, a beard and hair combination cut, faded crew cuts and beard shape-ups, they also do special offers for students, children and pensioners. One Facebook review said: "Thanks David for fitting me in today and giving me a great haircut in a very Covid safe environment."

7. Zanzi Barber, Hexham

Also recommended were Zanzi Barber in Hexham. One Facebook review said: "Absolutely amazing, friendly and great service, professional and great hairstyles. Definitely recommend." Another reader said: "Zanzi is such a great barber and makes us laugh everytime we go in. Great talent, great banter and if you're lucky you get a lollipop."

8. Pasha Mensroom, Ponteland

The men's hair salon offers hair cuts, wet shaves and head shaves, along with discounted rates for children's hair cuts and pensioners. One Facebook review said: "Outstanding cut today by Muzzi - been looking around for the right barber now for some time since moving from the south. Would highly recommend - friendly staff, great place." Another said: "Very good Turkish barber, excellent fade and cut. Very nice atmosphere."

9. The Imperial Gent Hair Lounge, Hexham

Self described as "the quintessence of Gentry Grooming", the salon cater for both men and women. One Facebook review said: "Quality service and great feel, definitely will be using this place again." "Best hot towel and beard trim I've had and well priced. Will certainly be back," another said. 

10. JGT Barbers, Haltwhistle

One Facebook review said: "For the first time I have been able to go on holiday and not needed to do anything with my hair other than run my fingers through it, even after swimming. Brilliant cut and colour Catherine." "Very well priced and really good service, only place about that does cut throat shave," another said. The barbers have also started to offer body piercings.