#1
AKRO STUDIO | ELSTERNWICK BARBERSHOP
5.0
Read 94 reviews · Score: 81/100
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Best Barbers in Brighton
Compare the top barbers in Brighton, VIC, ranked by our composite reputation score.
Updated October 2026 · Based on 951 real Google reviews across the 8 barbers
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Top Barbers in Brighton, VIC
The short answer
As of October 2026, the 3 highest-ranked barbers in Brighton, VIC on the Starworks directory are AKRO STUDIO | ELSTERNWICK BARBERSHOP (5.0 stars from 94 Google reviews), Dr Faded Barbershop (5.0 stars from 61 Google reviews) and Faded lines Bentleigh Barbershop (5.0 stars from 166 Google reviews).
Starworks ranks 8 barbers in Brighton, VIC, holding 951 Google reviews between them. Across the 8 the median rating is 4.9 stars from a median of 132 reviews. Of the 8, all are rated 4.5 or better and 5 have passed 100 reviews. The most-reviewed carries 174 reviews, more than the top-ranked barber holds, which is why rating alone does not set the order.
Every figure here is computed from Google review data that Starworks collects for barbers in Brighton, VIC, recalculated when this page rebuilds. Placement on this list cannot be bought.
#7
Sam's Barber Shop
4.6
Read 143 reviews · Score: 61/100
72-74 Church St, Melbourne VIC 3186
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#8
💈HAMPTON BARBERS💈[WALK-INS WELCOME]
4.7
Read 121 reviews · Score: 61/100
317 Hampton St, Melbourne VIC 3188
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What customers wrote about barbers in Brighton
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“Hands down one of the best barbershops in Melbourne for men’s haircuts — long or short hair. Dan G and Dion are both excellent technical barbers and stylists — their attention to detail and skill with trendy, modern…”
“Best barbers you can find. They always do exactly what you need and ask for. I no longer live in the area but I make sure to come back every time I need a hair cut. Highly recommend 👏👍 …”
“Fred and his staff are always welcoming. My son and I go see Fred every 6 or so weeks. He does an awesome job on my son's hair. I get my head done with a cutthroat and he always shapes my beard spot on.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about barbers in Brighton.
Who are the best barbers in Brighton?
As of October 2026, the 3 highest-ranked barbers in Brighton, VIC on the Starworks directory are AKRO STUDIO | ELSTERNWICK BARBERSHOP (5.0 stars from 94 Google reviews), Dr Faded Barbershop (5.0 stars from 61 Google reviews) and Faded lines Bentleigh Barbershop (5.0 stars from 166 Google reviews). Every figure here is computed from Google review data that Starworks collects for barbers in Brighton, VIC, recalculated when this page rebuilds. Placement on this list cannot be bought.
How many barbers does Starworks rank in Brighton?
Starworks ranks 8 barbers in Brighton, VIC, holding 951 Google reviews between them. Across the 8 the median rating is 4.9 stars from a median of 132 reviews. Of the 8, all are rated 4.5 or better and 5 have passed 100 reviews. The most-reviewed carries 174 reviews, more than the top-ranked barber holds, which is why rating alone does not set the order.
What star rating should I expect from a good barber in Brighton?
The median Google rating across the 8 barbers Starworks ranks in Brighton, VIC is 4.9 stars, and all of them sit at 4.5 or above. A rating at or near that median is ordinary for barbers in Brighton, VIC rather than a warning sign on its own, and a rating well above it only means much when enough reviews stand behind it.
How many Google reviews does an established barber in Brighton have?
The median barber Starworks ranks in Brighton, VIC carries 132 Google reviews, and 5 of the 8 barbers have passed 100. The most-reviewed of them carries 174.
How does Starworks rank barbers in Brighton?
Starworks gives every barber in Brighton, VIC a reputation score out of 100 from three things: its Google star rating (up to 47 points), how many reviews back that rating (up to 35), and whether customers can reach it by website and phone number (up to 18). Review volume is the one part that can subtract: below 15 reviews it costs points, because a near-empty review record gives a stranger very little to go on. No score falls below 0 and placement cannot be bought. The score measures the strength of a business's public review record rather than the quality of its work, so it is worth reading the reviews as well, and every listing links to them on Google.
Why does a barber in Brighton with all 5-star reviews score lower than one with a lower rating?
Because review volume counts as well as rating, and below 15 reviews it counts against you. Five perfect reviews are encouraging but thin evidence; three hundred reviews averaging 4.7 tell a stranger far more about what to expect on the day. That is a judgement about how much proof exists, not about the quality of the work, and a newer barber with a handful of excellent reviews may still be the right choice in Brighton, VIC. The star rating and review count sit next to every score so you can weigh both yourself.
Why does the same barber not appear several times on this list?
Some businesses run more than one Google listing, often one per suburb they service. Those are the same company, so Starworks groups them and shows the business once, using the listing with the strongest review record. That is why this page opens with 8 distinct barbers in Brighton, VIC rather than a longer list of repeats.
How often is this list of barbers in Brighton updated?
This ranking of barbers in Brighton, VIC rebuilds on a 30-day cycle and prints the date of its last rebuild above the list, which for the current version is October 2026. Ratings and review counts are re-read from Google over time rather than on a fixed schedule, so an individual figure here can be older than the rebuild date.
How can I improve my barber business ranking in Brighton?
Collect genuine customer reviews consistently, and keep a working website and phone number on your Google listing, because those are the three inputs the score reads. There is no placement to buy on this page. For scale: the median barber Starworks ranks in Brighton, VIC carries 132 Google reviews at 4.9 stars.
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