Authentic

From Humble Beginning To Multi-Cultural Barber Shop

Designer Cuts started with one barber, one chair, and one dream: bring multicultural style and unmatched vibes to the community.

Today, we’re more than a barbershop; we’re a movement built on confidence, culture, and precision.

The Origin Story

How It All Started

Designer Cuts didn’t start with a big budget, a fancy storefront, or a marketing plan.

It started with one pair of clippers and a young barber cutting his friends’ hair, learning through trial, hustle, and pure passion for the craft.

The Grind Before the Glow-Up

Those early days meant bouncing between different barbershops, working under other people, soaking up every bit of knowledge and sharpening every skill. It wasn’t glamorous but it built discipline, resilience, and vision.

Over time, the dream got clearer:

Create a space where every person no matter their background, style, or story feels welcome, understood, and leaves more confident than they came in.

2016: The First Chair, The First Shop

In 2016, Designer Cuts opened its first location. No blueprint, just faith in the vision and a commitment to do things differently.

Every detail mattered: the vibe, the precision of each fade, and the way people felt the moment they walked in.

It wasn’t always easy. Building from the ground up meant facing challenges head-on, learning on the fly, and proving yourself one client at a time. But with each cut, trust grew, and so did the name.

Growing Without Losing the Vibe

Today, Designer Cuts is more than one shop.

The original Dublin location has become a home base, and now Galway is open, carrying the same energy, same culture, and same standard.

And with plans for Manchester on the horizon, the vision is only getting bigger.

What We Stand For

Designer Cuts is built on three things that never change:

1. Culture

Multicultural and welcoming.

A space where everyone belongs.

2. Confidence

Every fade, every beard, every lineup is about more than looks. It’s about how you feel walking out the door.

3. Craft

Consistency, precision, and skill. The details that turn a good cut into a Designer Cut.

The Movement Continues

Designer Cuts isn’t just about cutting hair. It’s about building people up. From the clients in the chair to the next generation of barbers coming through the doors to learn the craft.

This is where culture meets precision. Where humble beginnings turn into something bigger than a barbershop.

Where confidence isn’t just a result. It’s the mission.