Mark Fung

The same hands. The same razor. From Hong Kong 🇭🇰 to Britain 🇬🇧
We brought with us more than just a skill. We brought a deep respect for tradition.
We don’t chase trends. We believe in keeping the things that are worth preserving.
A traditional shave is more than just a service.
It’s a ritual. A moment to slow down.
Times change. Places change.
But good craftsmanship never goes out of style💈

9 7 Barber Shop
Photo by William Watercolor Art

To all my clients and supporters 🤝

Over the past few years, 97 has grown a lot and I’m really grateful for everyone who’s been supporting the journey.
To keep improving the quality of my service, time, and overall experience for my clients, I’ll be introducing a new personal menu and updated prices from the 27th.

This new pricing will apply to appointments booked with me only — all other barbers in the shop will remain the same.

Always appreciate every booking, repost, recommendation, and everyone who continues to sit in my chair ❤️

New menu coming soon.
Thank you for growing with me 🙏🏻✂️

Happiest seeing you lot looking this cool!

After all these years cutting hair, nothing surprises me anymore.
Can’t lift chin, can’t lower chin, moving about nonstop… calm.

But chewing gum while I’m shaving your beard is criminal 😭

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Mate opened a Japanese spot! food’s banging 🍣🔥

Time flies — 97 Barbers is almost 2 years in.

Grateful for everyone who’s supported me.
Some clients became friends.

But not every experience was kind.
When I first started in the UK,
my English wasn’t great,
and I was still learning.
One day, a man brought his kid in.
“Cut it short.”

I did.

“Not short enough.”

So I cut more.

Still not enough.

Then he snapped.
Started shouting in front of everyone.
Said I didn’t know how to cut hair.

I said nothing.
Just finished the job.

Went to the toilet after.
Angry. Confused.

But I came back out.
Because someone else was waiting.

That next client told me,
“It’s not your fault. Don’t lose confidence.”

I didn’t.

Now I’m better.

If I ever see him again—
I know exactly what I’ll do.