Step out of an accelerating world, into a sphere of stillness. A place where electronic soundwaves set you at ease, incense burns, stress deflates and the purity of human conversation charges the room. Our intention simple, to leave you inspired, accompanied by a sense of 'new' with a haircut perfectly designed to effortlessly assist your character.
Barbers, magicians, experts, stylists, wizards. Call them what you will, I'm pretty sure the guys at notjust are trained in some sort of Barbering black-magic. From the interior design through to the finishing touches on your hair, every detail is thought out with precision and care. In the current world of uncertainties, knowing I can turn up and consistently get the best trim of my life is reassuring.
Barbers, magicians, experts, stylists, wizards. Call them what you will, I'm pretty sure the guys at notjust are trained in some sort of Barbering black-magic. From the interior design through to the finishing touches on your hair, every detail is thought out with precision and care. In the current world of uncertainties, knowing I can turn up and consistently get the best trim of my life is reassuring.
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A shared obsession with shape formation, structure and colours that flow and compliment one another to form a seemingly accomplished aesthetic. We embrace the fundamental principles of Barbering, but apply them meticulously with our own neo-traditional artistry. We're not in the Barbering game, we're in the people game, we just happen to cut hair too.
Manchester is rapidly becoming the centre of the male grooming revolution. From style and art to creative growth, barbers in Manchester City Centre (and particularly the Northern Quarter) are waking up to what it means to be a barbering institution in the era of the creative revolution.
Since its inception, notjust was never simply about becoming the best barbers in Manchester, or settling with offering the most unique haircut experience in Northern Quarter.What notjust represents is growth, both a personal pursuit from the collective, and the desire to emit this creative growth to the clients who cross their paths each day.
Since its inception, notjust was never simply about becoming the best barbers in Manchester, or settling with offering the most unique haircut experience in Northern Quarter.What notjust represents is growth, both a personal pursuit from the collective, and the desire to emit this creative growth to the clients who cross their paths each day.
The highest 'Notjust' quality personalised cut & style. We all cut like experts, but there are simply fewer available appointments with the founding directors due to time. Finished with one of our exclusive hair mediums, complimentary neck shave and eau de parfum. For anyone wanting a freshen up, purely to refurbish or re-fade the sides of your hair, ideal for in-between full haircuts or as a top-up.
As a whole, the Barbering education is ANTIQUATED. It's out of date! And it's way way way behind in terms of what's actually working in the world of modern Barbering. Most Barber College's/School's are still teaching, in the same way, they were back in 2001 when Barbering was nowhere near as demanding as it is now.
After completing my time in Art School I decided on a life of cutting hair. Barbering came from my passion for making, changing and improving aesthetic and has become a more mainstream output of creativity for me. In co-founding NOTJUST we have created a hub, where all words creative can be spoken, ideas to be exchanged and male grooming expertise to be showcased.
Reviews (17)
Imran Mann
Jan 27, 2022
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A truly memorable experience for my wedding. I got my Haircut and Beard by Alex who was so friendly and explained absolutely everything. The barbershop is beautiful. I was so happy with the experience and the attentiveness was out of this world. His knowledge was also second to none and something which I've never experienced before. I was nervous about my hair as it is not in the best shape but so happy with the results. I had very high expectations as it was named one of the top barbers in the UK but it still superseded that. I will definitely be returning even though its a 60 mile round trip
Reece Mechan
Dec 30, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
I finished me 10 week course a couple weeks ago and gone from knowing insanely little about hair to confidently cutting my friends and other peoples hair. My trainer was Alex and was very hands on with making sure everyone in the group understood what was going on and made sure we felt confident in everything we did.
I finished me 10 week course a couple weeks ago and gone from knowing insanely little about hair to confidently cutting my friends and other peoples hair. My trainer was Alex and was very hands on with making sure everyone in the group understood what was going on and made sure we felt confident in everything we did.
Daniel Adams
Dec 25, 2021
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Don’t know what ginger locks is thinking with his one star rating…It’s insulting.
I for one am really particular about getting my haircut, and have moved from place to place over the last year, but finally have found notjust. And I have to say personally that it’s the best barbers in Manchester.
Professional and friendly, with a really nice vibe inside. They treat you with respect and above all leave you with a really good haircut. I will be returning in 2022 for another haircut. Thanks Tom and the other staff at notjust. Merry Christmas
I for one am really particular about getting my haircut, and have moved from place to place over the last year, but finally have found notjust. And I have to say personally that it’s the best barbers in Manchester.
Professional and friendly, with a really nice vibe inside. They treat you with respect and above all leave you with a really good haircut. I will be returning in 2022 for another haircut. Thanks Tom and the other staff at notjust. Merry Christmas
Paul Cosby
Oct 13, 2021
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David Carden
Sep 12, 2021
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Finished my 10 week 1-2-1 barbering course with Alex yesterday. I thoroughly recommend Not Just Academy to anyone considering barbering as a career.
The course is well structured, with a good balance of demonstration and practical work on dolls and live models, and includes fantastic online and printed resources.
Alex was a brilliant tutor and all round lovely guy. He explained and demonstrated techniques clearly during sessions, and was always available to offer advice between sessions, giving feedback to photos and videos I sent when practising at home.
Not Just barbershop itself is a wonderfully
The course is well structured, with a good balance of demonstration and practical work on dolls and live models, and includes fantastic online and printed resources.
Alex was a brilliant tutor and all round lovely guy. He explained and demonstrated techniques clearly during sessions, and was always available to offer advice between sessions, giving feedback to photos and videos I sent when practising at home.
Not Just barbershop itself is a wonderfully
Ellie Scott
Sep 09, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality
Completed a 10 week barber course about 2 weeks ago and learnt so many new skills and hair styles. I’ve gone from not knowing how to hold a pair of scissors to skin fades and taper fades. My trainer was Dan and he was really helpful and patient and taught the group so much!!! so I would highly recommend Not Just to anyone.
Completed a 10 week barber course about 2 weeks ago and learnt so many new skills and hair styles. I’ve gone from not knowing how to hold a pair of scissors to skin fades and taper fades. My trainer was Dan and he was really helpful and patient and taught the group so much!!! so I would highly recommend Not Just to anyone.
Liam Ward
Aug 18, 2021
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Not just a barbering course…a barbering experience. From the second I showed interest in the 1-2-1 Not Just Barbering Academy I felt so much genuine care and compassion from Nathan and the team. Up until my first day I was loaded with information and preparation for the course. My personal mentor was Alex Culley and what an incredible guy, not only did he take me from a novice to a confident barber in 10 weeks but he was extremely supportive and so genuine throughout my time with him, in and out of the course. This barbers is so incredibly unique I cannot recommend them enough. The experience
Hammad Zahid
Jul 21, 2021
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From the minute you arrive and speak to the lovely staff to the minute you leave, Not just hairdressers are the best I have ever experienced. Not only is it truly a haircut above any other barbershop, it feels like you are being lovingly looked after. Alex is just brilliant - such a warm and engaging lovely young man who knew what cut would suit me better than I did. Now this is the only place that I trust to properly deal with my hair. Alex's extensive knowledge and skill is truly unmatched. Highly recommend Not Just!!
James Langford
Jun 07, 2021
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Relaxed, cool, creative space quite like no other environment I’ve been in. I stumbled across the notjust academy and the courses they provided whilst exploring the idea of becoming a barber. I knew I didn’t want to have to go back to college or do an apprenticeship as I had already been to university and felt it was a step back again and therefore the 10 week intensive program was perfect. The information that is provided within that 10 weeks covers every fundamental skill and technique required to be a great barber and it is provided in a simple, clear easy to digest way. For me it was the
Jonathan Stephens
Mar 19, 2019
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Oliver Marcus Levy
Mar 16, 2019
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Astral Corall
Aug 23, 2018
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Dominic Barbet
Aug 21, 2018
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Rohaan Grey
Mar 11, 2018
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Sam Taylor
Dec 14, 2017
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Jack McGorry
Dec 14, 2017
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Russell Kingsfield
Jun 26, 2017
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