Lightning Like Scissors
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We listen to what you want! Whether it's a cut or colour, our prices are nonbinary!
No matter who you are: Femme, homme, gender-neutral, non-binary, LGBTQIA+, from the moment you enter our gender neutral barbershop, you will know you’re in a safe space.
There's a version of you that walks a little taller. 👀✨
Your hair isn't 'just' hair! It's the first thing the world sees before you even say a word. And sometimes? All it takes is the right cut to unlock a whole new era of yourself.
Modeled by Ella (She/Her)
Cut by Kaia (They/Them/She)
So tell us 👇 what's ONE thing that would make you feel MORE like yourself right now?
- A fresh cut?
- A colour service?
- Uncertain but your feeling the desire to upgrade?
Drop it below, WE WANT TO KNOW 👇👇
📍 Book your transformation — link in bio.
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A video post, of pictures and clips before and hair the cut and colour services provided. With both text and captions. The clips captures the transformative feeling of getting a fresh cut and stepping into a new era. Set in an inclusive, welcoming salon environment.
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That cheeky smile tells it all!
💇♀️Hair by Lead HairdoerandCreativeDirector, Buck (They/She/He)
👨🎤Modelled by Kerith (They/Them)
This is exactly why we do what we do!
Whether it's your first time in a barber's chair or you're finally going for the cut you've always wanted, we're here to make sure you feel SEEN, safe, and confident every single step of the way. 💈✂️
Building people up through their hair journey isn't just something we do — it's why Lighting Like Scissors exists. 🙌
Come as you are. Leave as the best version of you.
📍 Book with us — link in bio!
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> A five-star customer review video for Lighting Like Scissors. A client shares how stylist Kaia made them feel welcomed, comfortable, and confident in the barber's chair — highlighting the salon's commitment to supporting everyone through their hair journey.
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Let me know if you'd like any tweaks! ✂️
Trans Pride Brighton, you were bloody brilliant. ⚡️
We came to cut hair, launch Lightning Like Fitness, celebrate each other, and show what community-led care can look like.
Trans Pride is about protest, connection, and visibility.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, trusted us, and made the day so special.
Special thanks to Adi, for the photography skills!
08/07/2026
PA WANTED: £15/hr ⚡️Buck is looking for an ultra reliable, ultra organised, neurodivergent-aware Personal Assistant / Support Worker to support her and help keep the business running smoothly behind the scenes.
This role is for someone who genuinely likes systems, spreadsheets, editing, clear communication, problem-solving, diary management, supplier coordination, admin, project support, and helping a progressive queer-led business keep moving with care and purpose.
You’ll need to be calm, practical, assertive, compassionate, highly organised, excellent at managing yourself and others, accountable, dependable, and confident working in a creative, values-led environment. Above all you MUST be discreet & loyal.
Previous PA experience is absolutely essential.
12.5 hours per week, £15 an hour
Flexible working.
Dependable
Progressive work environment.
Real impact.
Sound like you?
DM us “PA ENERGY” ⚡️
Or tag someone who is organised, reliable, and ready to support a queer-led business doing things properly.
BTS of a shoot that never made it public...did i ever mention i do hair up???...more photoshoots for the sake of glamour and art please! Tell-me-you've-got-adhd-without-telling-me-you-have-ADHD....
Modelled by (does this mean it's our 6 year anniversary!?)
Hair By
POV: you want to leave feeling electric but forgot to mention it in the booking notes.
This is WHY we build extended appointment times AND 10 minutes between every client. This so we can self regulate, and show up fully present for YOU. Not half-there. Not running on fumes. Actually, genuinely here as much as we can be.
Because you deserve a stylist who's as electric as the look we're about to give you!
Overstimulated stylist = possessed stylist = somehow still your best appointment ever. You're welcome.
Have you ever left a salon feeling more drained than when you went in? Tell us below 👇
It shouldn't be that way and it's not that way here.
Interested to experiance a Haircut/Colour our way? Book appointment via link in bio.
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Salon humor video of two stylists in the corner of the salon appearing to levitate dramatically. On screen text reads "possessed or overstimulated.. POV when they want to leave feeling electric." Lighthearted and relatable neurodivergent salon content.
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Soft where it wants to be. Sharp where it means it!
This buzz cut isn't picking a side - Fluid lines that flow with the heads natural shape into razor-sharp edges. Because why choose one vibe when you can conduct both?
This is hair that KNOWS itself. And honestly? Goals.
Which are you — fluid, sharp, or chaotically both? Tell us below 👇
Ready to find your lines? Link in bio to book. 💜⚡
Cut by Kaia (They/Them/She)
Modeled by Lucia (She/Her)
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Video of a fresh buzz cut featuring a combination of fluid curved lines and sharp defined edges. The style blends soft movement with precise razor work, creating a bold and distinctive finish.
I bet you didn't kow we also do hair in the wild at ⚡✂️
Festivals. Pride events. Community days. Wellness events. Pop-ups. Indoor. Outdoor. Anywhere there's need of cool cuts for cool people.
If you’re looking for something a bit different for your event, slide into our DMs.
Or better yet… tag an event you’d love to see us rock up to next. 👇
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Address
16 Preston Street
Brighton And Hove
BN12HN
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 9pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 6pm |