A Gent’s Guide to Prague Hairdressers

There are many consumer transactions that can be completed in Prague where a lack of Czech language skills is not a necessity for everything to proceed fairly smoothly. However, getting a haircut under such circumstances could lead to buyer’s remorse you cannot solve through return or exchange.  If you’re an English-speaking man, you may want to do yourself and your significant other a favor and find yourself an English-speaking hairdresser.

Just a quick but important side note: if your hairstyle currently resides in the mullet category, you’ve veered into lost cause territory and you need to act quickly (friends of mullet owners nodding silently).

Although the haircuts at Thomas’ are well-executed and affordable (440 CZK), he is quickly becoming known for his hot towel shave. Together with a cut this will cost you 830 CZK, which may seem a bit pricy but Thomas aims to provide a quality experience. Additional locations were recently opened in Anděl and on Na Přikopě in Prague 1.

With men being the stubborn creatures that we are, trying something new when it comes to our personal style, especially when it’s pricey, can cause apprehension. If you’re not ready to shell out for that high fashion cut just yet, Toni and Guy provide an internationally-renowned line of styling products called TIGI. Dip your toes in the pool of high fashion and give them a try.

Through his time working in London and New York, followed by teaching “essential looks” seminars throughout Europe, owner James Fillery has been able to hone a style that has attracted the likes of actress Kirsten Dunst. Surely he has the answer for your style questions.

Unlike some other salons that may leave you feeling a little underdressed and self-conscious when all you want is a simple haircut, Chan’s salon has a down-to-earth feel that makes the average guy comfortable. He also takes the time to provide each customer with a personal consultation and is not afraid to suggest something new that might suit you.

In addition to the services that Jonathan provides, he has compiled a stellar team of self-employed stylists from various backgrounds that complement his talents perfectly and will make an expat feel right at home. His newest addition is Kraig Casebier (+420 737 407 714), a third-generation American barber and hairstylist whose father was once an All-American Barber Champion. Learning from the best led to Kraig becoming the youngest licensed Master Hairstylist in the state of Kentucky at age 17. Thirty years of experience later, his skills are clearly fine-tuned, but it is his relaxed southern charm that makes him easy to talk to and leaves you not only with the great haircut you were looking for, but with a few good stories as well. Good stories should be a prerequisite for every man’s hairdresser, and at only 450 CZK you are getting more than your money’s worth.

Joshua understands well the importance of communication and compatibility between client and stylist and has provided full profiles of all their stylists with extensive lists of likes and dislikes on their website. Whether you are a fan of hockey, yoga, mysticism or Blue Velvet, there is a stylist available to suit you.

If you head out looking for a haircut with 500 CZK in your pocket but “accidentally” end up spending 400 CZK on beer, there are still options available. A number of local salons around Prague offer haircuts for around 90 CZK, but you should expect a serious lack of English services. If your grasp of Czech is middling at best, don’t leave yourself in a position where you’re trying to find a haircut for less than the price of a Big Mac combo.

Although a decent number of Czechs do prefer expressive and forward-thinking hairstyles, there are still just as many who are happy with those 90 CZK haircuts mentioned above. Some men prefer to simply have their mom or girlfriend tend to it in the privacy of their homes. The spectrum of what you will see here in Prague is wide, but there are definitely still too many mullets lurking around. If you think I’m joking, just know that in Finland the word for mullet is tšekkitukka, which translates as “Czech hair”. In fairness to those who still sport the mullet, it has been said that in the Communist era long hair was considered non-conformist and a sign of protest. However, still having one today is simply a protest against sensible style.

There are English-speaking hairdressers all over Prague looking to give you the best haircut you have ever had. Now all you have to do is decide which one is for you.