Barbershop Blog
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR
December 18, 2019
From all the team here at Barber Industries Charlestown, we would like to shout out a big thank you to all of our loyal customers, we truely appreciate the ongoing support that you have shown throughout the year. We wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Stay safe over the holidays, and come see us for a fresh cut to bring in the new year with.
Big thanks to everyone who participated in having their photo taken with us throughout the year, you can view more customer photos and keep up to date with everything that is happening by following us on Instagram @barberindustriesofficial and on Facebook @barberindustries.
It’s now time to get the Christmas Gifts taken care of and there is no better place for men’s gifts than Barber Industries. We have a huge selection of great gift ideas, there are gift packs and essential grooming tools and products that are perfect for every man in your life. Your partner, father, brother, grandfather or son will appreciate the love shown and relish in the masculinity of a Christmas Gift from our shelves.
Our new ‘Golden Ticket’ Gift Voucher is quickly winning the hearts of the ladies who are shopping for gifts and it is the ultimate prize for every bloke to crack open this Christmas. They look amazing and will make a real impact, they show to the recipient that they are in for something very special. Given on its own or as part of a gift package you can’t go past the ‘Golden Ticket for your man. (Come see them in-store.
Gift packs from American Crew, Uppercut Deluxe or Proraso are ready made stocking fillers and there is also a range of high end razors and shaving kits that are well suited to the older gentleman and are great when looking for something that’s extra special.
Come in and see the staff who will happily provide the right advise and all the information about our different products and brands.
Christmas Trading Hours
We will be open as usual over the festive season except for the following:
Closed on Christmas Day - 25th December 2019
Matt - Barber Industries Charlestown
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