Substance Barbershop

Substance Barbershop

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Edinburgh’s award-winning, 5-Star Barbershop. Substance offers the highest standard of haircut.

Photos from Substance Barbershop's post 08/05/2026

7 years of Substance Barbershop 💛

Honestly, where has that time gone?! It feels mad to be celebrating 7 whole years of Substance.

What started as a small idea has grown into something I’m unbelievably proud of, and that’s completely down to the incredible people who’ve been part of the journey. 🥹

To every client who’s supported us, recommended us, laughed with us and kept coming back over the years, thank you. You’ve helped turn the shop into more than just a barbershop. 🫶🏻

And to the amazing team, past and present, thank you for bringing the talent, personality and good vibes that make Substance what it is. I genuinely couldn’t have done it without you all.
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Seeing what the shop has become over the last 7 years makes me incredibly proud, and I’m so grateful to everyone who’s been part of it along the way.

Here’s to the next 7 year🥂

02/05/2026

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Gary is not only an exceptional barber and genuinely great person, but also an outstanding shop manager. He keeps everything running smoothly, ensuring the team stays on track and the shop is consistently stocked and ready each day.✔️

There’s so much more that goes into maintaining the shop than just cutting hair, and Gary takes pride in making sure everything looks its best at all times. His dedication and attention to detail truly sets him apart.🫶🏻

I feel incredibly fortunate to be off on maternity leave knowing the shop is in such capable hands. His support and reliability mean more than I can put into words.

So if I don’t say it often enough, THANK YOU Gary. It’s truly appreciated.🙌🏻

19/04/2026

🟡We’re hiring 🟡

With moving on to open his own shop and currently off exploring the world, we have an exciting opportunity for a talented barber to join our team👏🏻

We’re looking for someone who brings great energy, a positive attitude, and thrives in a team environment☀️

This chair is ideal for a barber with an established client base who’s ready for a fresh space to grow and do their best work✂️

We offer flexible working options to suit you. Choose between percentage based earnings or a monthly rent setup.
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Drop us a DM, send us an email, or pop into the shop for a chat📧

18/03/2026

At the end of this month we’ll be saying a sad goodbye to our barber of almost 5 years as he heads off to open his very own barbershop in St Andrews. ✂️

Many of Stu’s clients will know he’s been commuting over an hour each way to work, all while rushing home to spend time with his little boy. That dedication has inspired him to take the leap and open a shop closer to home and we couldn’t be happier for him.🎉

His new shop, , is sure to be an incredible addition to St Andrews, and we have no doubt he’ll make it a huge success.🏆

To all of Stu’s clients, we hope you’ll continue to visit us here at Substance Barbershop. The team will do everything we can to make sure you’re always well looked after. ✂️

Stu’s last day with us will be March 27th, so make sure to book in before then if you’d like to see him one last time. 🗓️

It’s been an absolute pleasure working alongside you for the past five years. You’ll be hugely missed by the team and by so many clients, but we’re incredibly proud to see you take this next step.
Wishing you and your family all the best in this exciting new chapter and don’t worry, we’ll definitely be making a trip up to St Andrews soon to see the new place! 🙌

Book via our page, the Booksy app or the link below. Always look your best ✂️

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13/03/2026

✈️ And he’s off! ✈️

Today marks final day with us before he sets off on his travels. We wish him an incredible journey and hope he has the best time while staying safe along the way. 🫶🏻

Troy will be returning for one week in June to catch up with everyone and will be available for haircuts before heading off on his next adventure. We’re looking forward to seeing all his photos and hearing the stories from his travels.

In the meantime, we’re here to look after all of Troy’s clients and hope you’ll continue to visit Substance for your haircuts!🙌🏻

Book via our page, the Booksy app or the link below. Always look your best ✂️

https://cdl.booksy.com/LF6XtKFk5U

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Photos from Substance Barbershop's post 21/02/2026

Troy ✈️🌍

As many of you already know, is heading off on his travelling adventure on 14th March kicking things off with two months in China 🇨🇳

He’s hoping to pop back to Scotland for a few weeks over the summer, and when he does, he’ll be opening up some limited spaces to catch up with you all. Keep an eye on our socials for the dates 👀

After that, it’s back on the road until he decides it’s time to come home! We couldn’t be more excited to follow his journey and can’t wait to hear all about his adventures. Wishing him the most incredible time 🌏

And don’t worry! All of Troy’s clients will be in safe hands while he’s away. We’ll be here to look after you and make sure everything runs smoothly until he’s back 🤍

Book via our page, the Booksy app or the link below. Always look your best ✂️

https://cdl.booksy.com/LF6XtKFk5U

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Photos from Substance Barbershop's post 10/02/2026

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Limited spaces with Stu left for this week😃

Book via our page, the Booksy app or the link below. Always look your best ✂️

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Photos from Substance Barbershop's post 06/02/2026

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Since joining us only a few weeks ago Ben has been busy giving out amazing haircuts. His passion for cutting hair is always 100%. 💪🏻

He has settled into the team as if he’s always been with us. Make sure to try him out for your next trim. 💇🏻‍♂️

Ben has now opened up spaces from 8.30am Tuesday to Saturday to offer everyone an earlier option when booking. ⏰

Book via our page, the Booksy app or the link below. Always look your best ✂️

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Photos from Substance Barbershop's post 20/01/2026

⚡️Welcome to the team .hair⚡️

We’re excited to officially welcome Ben to the shop. With over 9 years of experience, he’s already fitting in perfectly and bringing top-tier skills to every cut.

We’re so happy to have him join our team!
If you want to try him out, book online now via Booksy. 😃

24/06/2025

Another busy week ahead for us! Spaces available on booksy. 🫶🏻

Reminder that is off this week for a well deserved holiday in the sun. ☀️

Only one space left with this whole week. 👀

is working limited hours over the next two weeks for moving house. 🏡 Then is switching her work day to a Thursday. ⏰

Book via our page, the Booksy app or the link below. Always look your best ✂️

https://cdl.booksy.com/LF6XtKFk5U

Photos from Substance Barbershop's post 08/05/2025

Substance Barbershop is 6 years strong!💪🏻

What an incredible journey it’s been. Time has flown, and we’re beyond proud of how far we’ve come. 🥂


To our amazing clients 🙌🏻 Thank you for your loyalty, trust, and continued support. And to the brilliant team—Gary, Kev, Troy, Stu, and John. For your talent, passion, and commitment make this shop what it is.
We’ve built more than just a barbershop💈We’ve built a community. Here’s to continued growth, great cuts, and many more years doing what we love.💛

Krispy Kreme’s are on us today. 🍩

Book via our page, the Booksy app or the link below. Always look your best ✂️

https://cdl.booksy.com/LF6XtKFk5U

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8 Home Street
Edinburgh
EH39LY

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm