Cutter & Grinder

Business Details

Luxury Gentleman's Grooming in Brighton's 1920s Barbershop

At Cutter & Grinder, we have dedicated ourselves to redefining the art of gentleman's grooming through a blend of tradition and modern expertise. Founded by Hossein Hamdollahi, a barber with 25 years of experience, our barbershop brings the timeless elegance of 1920s Chicago to Brighton & Hove. Our commitment to excellence is rooted in Hossein's apprenticeship in Tehran, formal training with Toni&Guy, and 16 professional qualifications, including recognition from the World Federation of Hairdressing. We specialise in precision haircuts, bespoke beard trims, and traditional wet shaves using hand-sharpened blades, ensuring every client receives a tailored experience. The interior, featuring restored 1920s Chicago barbershop elements, reflects our dedication to authenticity.

Our sharpening service, combining engineering precision with barbering heritage, caters to both personal and professional needs. Client testimonials consistently highlight our attention to detail, relaxed atmosphere, and the transformative nature of our services. We offer gift vouchers for those seeking a unique, experience-based gift, and maintain transparent communication through our physical shop and online platforms. Our operating hours are designed to accommodate diverse schedules, and we prioritise direct interaction for bookings to ensure clarity and personalisation.

Services

Haircut Beard Trim Traditional Wet Shave Sharpening Service Gift Vouchers

Highlights and features

We offer 25 years of expertise in traditional barbering techniques.
Our services combine 1920s heritage with modern precision.
We provide tailored consultations for personalized grooming outcomes.
Our sharpening service merges engineering skills with barbering heritage.
We maintain a 1920s Chicago barbershop interior for authentic ambiance.

Associations and certifications

City and Guilds
World Federation of Hairdressing

What people say

Best haircut ever Impeccable service Unique experience Relaxed atmosphere Transformative results

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Services

Haircut

Our precision haircuts utilise professional-grade scissors to achieve grades as low as grade 1, tailored to individual preferences. With decades of experience, we ensure meticulous attention to detail and client consultation. This service combines technical skill with a relaxed atmosphere for a transformative grooming experience.

Beard Trim

Expert beard trimming services focus on shaping and maintaining facial hair according to evolving client preferences. We offer consultation to determine desired styles while maintaining natural growth patterns. Our approach balances technical precision with aesthetic guidance for refined results.

Traditional Wet Shave

This unique service features hand-sharpened blades using traditional whetstone techniques, premium shaving products, and hot towel treatments. The process delivers an exceptionally smooth finish while preserving barbering heritage. Clients experience a ritualistic, indulgent grooming session in our period-themed environment.

Sharpening Service

Combining engineering expertise with barbering knowledge, we restore cutting tools to optimal sharpness using traditional methods. This service caters to both personal grooming tools and professional kitchen knives. Attention to blade edges ensures longevity and performance for precision instruments.

Gift Vouchers

Personalised vouchers provide access to our full range of grooming services, from classic haircuts to traditional shaves. Ideal for special occasions, these gifts offer recipients an immersive 1920s-style grooming experience. Vouchers can be customised for specific services or monetary value.

People

Hossein Hamdollahi

Barber & Cofounder

With 25 years of barbering experience, Hossein trained in Tehran and later with Toni&Guy in London. He holds 16 professional qualifications, including recognition from the World Federation of Hairdressing. His engineering background enhances our unique sharpening service.

Questions

What services does Cutter & Grinder offer?

We provide precision haircuts, beard trims, traditional wet shaves, blade sharpening, and gift vouchers. All services use traditional techniques in our 1920s-themed barbershop.

Can I book appointments online?

Bookings require direct phone contact or our online system. We don't accept email bookings to ensure accurate scheduling and personal communication.

Are gift vouchers available?

Yes, we offer customisable gift vouchers for all services. These make ideal presents for special occasions and can be tailored to specific values or treatments.

What makes your wet shave unique?

Our traditional wet shaves use hand-sharpened blades and hot towel treatments in a 1920s Chicago-inspired setting, combining technical excellence with historical authenticity.

Do you serve walk-in customers?

While appointments are preferred, we accommodate walk-ins when possible. Please check our current availability through the Booksy app or by phone before visiting.

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Reviews (7)

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Adam Driver

Sep 13, 2021 Report

Positive:Cleanliness,Professionalism,Quality
Have been getting my haircut by Hossein since I moved to Brighton earlier this year. Each time has been great and I've walked out happy with the cut and experience. Always have a good chat! Definitely recommend!
Service:Scissor cut

Jon Prangnell

Sep 07, 2021 Report

It was the first time Ive used cutter and grinder I would definitely be a repeat customer although I arrive 10 minutes late ( not my fault ) he still took time for assess my hair and make recommendations fantastic cut.

K. Lad

Aug 26, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality
always a great experience when I visit cutter and grinder. Top quality haircut with highly experienced barbers. I recommend this place to all my friends, family and now the internet! Best barbers in Brighton !

Michael Payne

Aug 15, 2021 Report

What a barbers. I absolutely love getting my hair and beard cut here because I know they'll always do an amazing job, but also because the barbers are super nice and the atmosphere is really chilled. Think great vintage decor with jazz/blue music. Matt always did my hair and did a wonderful job every time. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Paul Portinari

Jul 26, 2021 Report

Cutter and Grinder saved my beards life! I was about to trim myself and balls it up and didn't know what Barber to use. Mahesh in Bournemouth? George Bruno in America? If only there was an equal in Brighton. I prayed to the Beard Gods. The answers to my prayers was in my Home town all along! Hossein is a master barber beard master! How he trims a little to make a lot of difference is genius. Fantastic Barber shop full of character and charm which even attracted a viewing by an impressive fellow barber. Cutter and Grinder is the Special Forces of Beard rescue!

Dmitry Plotkin

Jul 14, 2021 Report

Had a haircut and beard trimming with Hossein. Didnt enjoy the experience at all and hair cut is poor. Definitely not worth the money. The barbershop is dirty with hairs and dust around it. Hair cut didnt even include hair wash and no face wash after trimming. Do not recommend

Elliot R.

Jun 09, 2021 Report

Great place! Great haircut and beard trim from Hossein, who clearly knows what he's doing. Having medium length, wavy hair, it's always hard finding a new spot to get a proper scissor cut, but Cutter & Grinder combine the traditional and modern for a proper gents cut. Cheers guys, will be back!