Check Out These 7 Cool Barbershops in Southeast Asia
More than offering a clean cut, these barbershops foster a strong sense of community, enrich local culture, and elevate self-care for men
Beyond the cut
Across Southeast Asia, there are barbershops that have evolved into hubs where communities begin, distinct cultures thrive, and haircuts become a form of artistry.
In these facilities, conversations with like-minded individuals get paired with cocktails or artisanal coffee. Global influences make themselves known through architecture and aesthetic choices. Barbers use hair as their canvas, creating and curating styles that best fit your features or quirks.
If you find yourself within these Southeast Asian cities, and you are in need of spiffing up, seek out the following barbershops:
Rogue & Beyond
For precision cutting and styling
Rogue & Beyond specializes in meticulous techniques that take into account your head shape, hair texture, and more to craft the fitting style for you. Sessions begin with a consultation before the whole wash, cut, and dry process.
Rogue & Beyond has two branches in Singapore (Telok Ayer and Boat Quay) and one in Jakarta (Kemang)
Barberia
Elevating the barber’s craft in Indonesia
Barberia was founded in 2011 at a time when there was a gap in the market for facilities that offer straightforward yet sophisticated cuts and grooming services for men. It has since grown to serve Jakarta’s discerning clientele, with branches across luxury districts in the city. Barberia also holds the distinction of being a former Indonesian president’s barbershop of choice.
Black Amber
Classic cuts for modern men
Beyond standard barber services, Black Amber takes pride in their whisky selections and imported cigars. Old-world aesthetics meet the grooming needs of Bangkok’s gentlemen, from recent university graduates to top executives.
52 Barbers
A barbershop and a stage in Kuala Lumpur
52 Barbers only has two barber’s chairs, ensuring that you get the stylist’s full attention and expertise. The lead barber is also a musician, and oftentimes after-hours, the space becomes his stage. It’s a fusion of two distinct forms of art in one.
Liem Barbershop
Chicano culture and cuts in the heart of Ho Chi Minh
This barbershop in Vietnam transports you to Los Angeles—specifically, it brings you to the world of Chicano culture. Though founder Nguyen Phuoc Loc has never been to the United States, he feels a strong connection with the vibrant culture of Mexican Americans, and you’ll see it in his appearance, the shop’s interiors, and the subculture that his shop has fostered in Ho Chi Minh.
Slick Barbers Co.
The place for clean cuts and community spirit
Tucked in a quaint neighborhood within Makati is Slick Barbers Co., which has been a fixture of Manila’s local barbershop scene since 2014. The founders are an eclectic sort, with folks from rap, hip-hop, rock, and other influences coming together to build a vibrant cultural hub.
It’s also the shop where VMAN Southeast Asia shot the May 2025 digital cover with rising model and actor Anthony Constantino.
Qubo MNL
Where haircuts become art
Inspired by the ‘kubo,’ or the traditional Filipino house, Qubo is home to barbers that are artists in their own right—and customers who become walking canvases showcasing hair as art, from mullets, fades, buzz cuts, and unique styles that are tailor-fit to your features and preferences.
Photos courtesy Rogue & Beyond, Barberia, Black Amber, 52 Barbers, Liem Barbershop, Slick Barbers Co., QuboMNL
Photography Paolo Pineda
Chief of Editorial Content Patrick Ty
Art direction Mike Miguel
Fashion Corven Uy
Words Angelo Dionora
Grooming and Hair Myckee Arcano, assisted by Arn Esguerra
Retouching Summer Untalan
Editorial assistant Francis Vicente
Photography assistants Isidro Pejoto and Rolando Alcordo
On location Slick Barbers Co.
Special thanks Christian Indio Bendaña and Hiro Takahashi
