Istanbul Barbers of Tollcross — Turkish Barber, Home Street Edinburgh

Tollcross · Edinburgh

The Turkish chair on Home Street
Usta işi — master's work

Under the black-and-gold sign at 13 Home Street, Istanbul Barbers has been putting Tollcross through the proper Turkish routine: sharp fades, cut-throat shaves and the hot towel finish — seven days a week, walk-ins welcome.

Regulars come for the chat, tourists come mid-holiday because the fade can't wait. As one visitor put it, the man behind the chair is "a master of his art."

Cash or card, appointment or walk-in — you leave looking good, feeling good. Every time.

Istanbul Barbers black and gold shopfront sign on Home Street — The black & gold fascia on Home Street — look for the neon "open".

Price List

Gents haircut £24
Skin fade / skin taper £28
Haircut & beard trim + free nose/ear wax £40
Traditional Turkish hot towel shave £25
Razor cut + free ear/nose wax £25
Head shave £17
Buzz cut + free ear/nose wax £17
Beard trim £15
Beard shaping £5
Students haircut Mon–Thu £20
Students skin fade Mon–Thu £24
Kids haircut 12 & under £18
OAP's £20
Eyebrow shaping £10
Nose waxing £5

Book any of these on Booksy — or walk in.

The work

Fades done properly

High skin fade, side view — High skin fade, blended clean.

Back view of a fresh taper fade — The back — no lines, no steps.

Client checking his fade in the mirror — The mirror check at the station.

Barbers working on clients in red capes — Three chairs going at once.

Red barber chairs ready for clients — The red capes, ready for the day.

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Word on the street

170 reviews can't be wrong

4.4 from 170 Google reviews

“Excellent cut, great attention to detail, and Savas was personable, friendly, and a master of his art. Any time I come back to this beautiful city, I know where I'm getting my hair cut.”
Ed Z. — visiting from abroad

“Friendly owner! Good chats if you're down but also happy to do a silent session. Great value and the haircuts are always perfect.”
A.

“Super polite, attentive, and incredibly detail-oriented barber. The barbershop is spotless — everything is clean, organized, and the service is great from start to finish.”
Valger