💇Best Hairdressers & Barbers in Wellington Central 2026
6 of Wellington's best hairdressers & barbers, all in Wellington Central — hand-picked and ranked by locals, led by JAM Hair Co.. Part of our independent Wellington hairdressers & barbers guide.
- #1Editor's Pick
Nearly two centuries of combined experience on the floor at this CBD favourite. No attitude, no upsell pressure — just technically sharp cuts and colour in a relaxed, convivial room locals keep coming back to.
Wellington CBDcolour specialistsCBDwalk-insprecision cuts - #2
Thirty-five-plus years mastering hair has made Buoy one of the most awarded salons in the country. Full spa-salon experience if you want to turn a cut into an afternoon, not just an appointment.
Wellington Centralaward-winningspa servicesestablishedfull colour - #3
A Barbercraft NZ Master Section Shave winner running the tightest hot-towel shave and skin-fade game in the CBD. Book the shave if you've never had a proper one — it's the whole reason to come.
Wellington CBDhot towel shaveaward-winningfadesCBD - #4
B-Corp certified and recycling every clipping toward coastal oil-spill cleanup — a barbershop that treats sustainability as seriously as the fade. Skin treatments and scalp work push it past a standard cut-and-go.
Wellington Central, Featherston Streetsustainableskin treatmentsFeatherston StB-Corp - #5
A New York loft-style salon above Johnston and Featherston that doubles as an industry training centre — which shows in the finish. Approachable stylists in a genuinely striking space, not just another CBD chair.
Wellington Centralloft-style saloncolourtraining centreCBD - #6
Fresh Barbershop
Danny and the team on Taranaki Street keep it simple: a friendly chair, a fair price, and a cut that comes out exactly as asked. No frills, no upsell — just a proper neighbourhood barbershop done right.
Wellington CBD, Taranaki StreetTaranaki Streetaffordablefriendlyno-frills
Frequently asked
What is the best hairdressers & barbers in Wellington Central?
JAM Hair Co. is our top-ranked pick for hairdressers & barbers in Wellington Central. Nearly two centuries of combined experience on the floor at this CBD favourite. No attitude, no upsell pressure — just technically sharp cuts and colour in a relaxed, convivial room locals keep coming back to.
How many hairdressers & barbers are there in Wellington Central?
We list 6 hairdressers & barbers in Wellington Central, ranked independently by locals using real Google reviews.
