Let us transport you back in time for a few moments as we describe to you how Turkish Barbering first came about.

Back during the time of the Ottoman Empire, barbering in Turkey was considered an art. Anyone who wanted to barber as a trade, had to pass a series of tough practical exams. Anyone that showed traits like anger or a quick temper would not be permitted to Barber at all. Traditionally, it takes years to qualify and master the art of barbering and it is still considered to be one of the most important trades in Turkey.

During this time, Barbers did not trade in shops, usually they worked on the side of the road or went to people’s houses. The most important thing that has carried on throughout the history of Turkish barbering, is the barber’s relationship with his client. The barber develops and maintains friendly relationships with all his clients. This is where the fundamentals of customer service that you see today comes from!

A barber shop in Turkey is a sociable place for a man, and still today men will be loyal to their barbers as it is a place, they can go to talk about anything on their minds. It is an intimate setting, and the barber will both laugh and cry with his valued customers.

We aim to bring you a similar experience here at AK Barbers. Let us take you on a journey and get a feel for Turkish Barbering as if you have travelled back in time and experienced it during the times of the Ottoman Empire! We guarantee that you’ll be back time and time again for a unique experience that you won’t find in most standard barber shops. ….