Salon Services FAQs

Common questions about appointments, haircuts, colour, treatments, grooming, threading and facials at Barber Gentlemen Salon. Can’t find your answer? Call 0429 180 262 and the team will help.

Appointments and Consultations

Do I need an appointment, or do you accept walk-ins?

Booking ahead is the most reliable way to secure your preferred time, especially on weekends. If you are hoping to walk in, call the salon first on 0429 180 262 and the team will confirm availability for that day.

How do I choose the right salon service?

Start with how you want to look and feel rather than a specific service name. The team will listen, look at your hair or skin, and recommend the option that suits you — browse the full menu on our services page for an overview first.

Should I book a consultation before a major colour or treatment service?

Yes, it is a good idea. Services like balayage, keratin and permanent straightening depend on your hair's condition and history, so a short conversation first helps the team plan the right approach and timing.

Can I book more than one service in the same visit?

Yes — many guests combine services, such as a haircut with beard grooming or threading with a facial. Mention everything you would like when you book so enough time is set aside.

How can I change or cancel an appointment?

Call the salon as early as you can and the team will rearrange or cancel your booking for you.

Men's Hair and Grooming

What is the difference between a zero fade and a skin fade?

A zero fade takes the sides down to the shortest clipper grade, while a skin fade blends all the way down to bare skin for the sharpest contrast. Both are on our men's menu — your artist can show you the difference before cutting.

How often should I maintain a fade haircut?

Most fades look their sharpest for around two to four weeks, depending on how fast your hair grows and how tight you like the blend. Your artist can suggest a rhythm that suits your cut.

Do you provide haircuts for children and senior citizens?

Yes. Kids haircuts and senior citizens haircuts are both part of the men's menu, taken at a patient, comfortable pace.

Can I combine a haircut with beard grooming?

Absolutely — it is one of the most popular pairings at BGS. Mention both when booking so the artist can shape the cut and beard together.

What beard grooming services are available?

The menu includes beard grooming, a faded beard finished with the razor, a traditional clean shave, and beard colour.

Hair Colour and Treatments

What is the difference between root touch-up and global hair colour?

A root touch-up colours only the regrowth near the scalp to blend it back into your existing colour. Global hair colour covers the hair from roots to ends in a single shade.

What is the difference between highlights and balayage?

Highlights are placed in foils for a more uniform, defined result. Balayage is hand-painted onto the surface of the hair for a softer, sun-kissed effect that grows out gently.

Is a keratin treatment suitable for every hair type?

Keratin smoothing works on most hair types, but the right call depends on your hair's condition and treatment history. The team will assess your hair and advise honestly before you commit.

What is a nanoplasty treatment?

Nanoplasty is a straightening and smoothing treatment designed to leave hair with a natural fall and shine. Ask the team whether it suits your hair before booking.

What is the difference between hair smoothing and permanent straightening?

Smoothing relaxes frizz while keeping some natural movement in the hair. Permanent straightening restructures the hair for a consistently straight result until it grows out.

Is a consultation or patch test required before hair colour?

Tell the team about any allergies, sensitivities or past reactions when you book, and they will confirm what is needed before your colour service.

How should I care for coloured or chemically treated hair?

In general: gentle shampoo, less heat styling, and a little patience between washes. Your artist will give you care guidance specific to the service you had.

Facials and Threading

Which facial should I choose for my skin?

It depends on what your skin needs — the D-Tan facial targets tan and dullness, the Korean Glass Skin facial focuses on hydration and glow, and options like the Gold and Diamond facials suit special occasions. The team will help you choose on the day.

What is a D-Tan facial?

A facial focused on lifting tan build-up and surface dullness so your skin tone looks more even and refreshed.

How should I prepare for facial threading?

Arrive with clean skin and little or no makeup in the area being threaded. Some people notice brief redness afterwards, which usually settles quickly.

Can threading and a facial be booked on the same day?

Yes, they are often booked together. Mention both when you book and the team will sequence them properly.

How often can I book a facial treatment?

It varies with your skin — many guests enjoy a facial every few weeks. The team can suggest a sensible rhythm for your skin type.

Preparing for Your Visit

Should I wash my hair before a haircut or colour appointment?

For a haircut, come as you normally are. For colour or chemical treatments, ask the team when you book — the best preparation depends on the service.

What should I tell my stylist before a chemical treatment?

Share your colour and treatment history, any allergies or scalp sensitivity, and anything unusual you have noticed about your hair or skin. The more the artist knows, the safer and better the result.

Can I bring a reference photo for my haircut or colour?

Please do — photos make the consultation much easier. Your artist will tell you honestly how the reference translates to your hair.

What should I do if I have sensitive skin or allergies?

Tell the team when you book and again before your service begins. They will advise the best approach for you, and will not proceed with anything you are not comfortable with.