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The Barbers

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Our Barbers

Marcus De Silva, Master Barber at The Classic Barbershop

Marcus De Silva

Master Barber · 28 years

Marcus trained under his father in Kandy before moving to Colombo in 1997. He holds a Barbering Excellence certificate from the London School of Barbering and is the studio's resident straight-razor authority. His clients have been coming back for decades.

Straight RazorClassic CutsScalp Treatments
Jerome Perera, Senior Barber at The Classic Barbershop

Jerome Perera

Senior Barber · 14 years

Jerome cut his teeth in Dubai before returning to Sri Lanka in 2015. His architectural eye for fades has earned him a reputation across Colombo's creative community. Precise, fast, and deeply knowledgeable about hair texture.

FadesBeard ArchitectureTextured Hair
Nadia Ranasinghe, Barber and Colourist at The Classic Barbershop

Nadia Ranasinghe

Barber & Colourist · 9 years

One of Colombo's few female barbers, Nadia brings a technical precision to every cut. Trained in London, she combines classic barbering with colour expertise — rare in a traditional shop.

Precision CutsColourBeard Grooming
Tharaka Mendis, Barber at The Classic Barbershop

Tharaka Mendis

Barber · 6 years

Tharaka joined The Classic after apprenticing under Jerome. Known for his patient consultations and clean finishes, he's become a go-to for younger clients looking for contemporary styles with classic execution.

FadesModern CutsConsultations
Roshan Alwis, Apprentice Barber at The Classic Barbershop

Roshan Alwis

Apprentice Barber · 2 years

Currently completing his formal training under Marcus and Jerome, Roshan brings energy and meticulous attention to detail. Available for standard cuts and beard trims.

Classic CutsBeard Trims
Dilanka Jayawardena, Barber at The Classic Barbershop

Dilanka Jayawardena

Barber · 5 years

A quiet but highly skilled barber, Dilanka specialises in working with coarse and curly hair types. His regulars describe his consultations as unusually thorough.

Curly & Coarse HairTexture WorkHot-Towel Shave

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