The Dandy Gent currently has three high quality barbershops - two in Derby and one in Nottingham - providing traditional hair, whiskers & shave services plus our own range of the finest grooming products on the market.
Get acquainted with the team below or pop in to any of our shops to meet us in person - a warm welcome is guaranteed.
Apprentice Services:
We have 10 high quality barbers - plus a small team of high-level Apprentices, always looking for models.
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Austin is an incredibly talented barber who has been a popular member of the 'dandy family' for several years, with Shane his teacher and mentor throughout.
Now Senior Barber at our Nottingham shop, Austin is enjoying a new chapter in his barbering career, offering a first-class cut and style to up your game in the style stakes.
Services: Cut and style, one grade, beard style, deluxe beard style.
Barber Callum works out of our Nuns Street shop and guests at our Nottingham shop every Thursday 10.30am - 6pm.
He is an exceptional talent, with a broad skill set - specialising in the sharpest skin-fade and the cleanest traditional shave.
Services: Cut and style, one grade, beard style, deluxe beard style, traditional shave.
Senior Barber Shaun has a huge following at his Nuns Street base, providing an exceptional level of cutting to clients of all ages.
Working out of our Nottingham branch several days per month, Shaun provides an excellent all round service with a flourish.
Services: Cut and style, one grade, beard style, deluxe beard style, traditional shave.
Master Barber, and founder of The Dandy Gent, Shane O;Shaughnessy is resident at our Irongate shop, but guests at Nottingham periodically.
Shane is the daddy of all barbers, with a wealth of experience in all aspects of cutting, grooming and shaving.
Services: Cut and style, one grade, beard style, deluxe beard style, traditional shave, nose and ear trim, specialist skin and haircare advice.
Following in his father's glorious footsteps,Apprentice Tate joins the Dandy Gent team of barbers with one goal in his mind...
His vision to be 'the best of the best' is likely to come to fruition if he is anywhere near as determined as his father!
For the moment Tate offers a great haircut at trainee rates. Make the most of it while you can!
Senior Barber Mike has been with The Dandy Gent for over 2 years now, having been barbering in Derby for 12 years, and is a quality trainer and assessor too.
Mike is an exceptional barber - for all styles and using all techniques - who is also highly competent with the cut-throat razor. He is frequently booked up, so early booking is advised.
Senior Barber Ash has been a valued member of the team, from the moment he arrived with us back in 2018.
He joined us with 13 years experience and an amazing talent with all styles and techniques and specialises including afro-caribbean hair.
Ash is great with junior dandies, keeping them entertained while he cuts. Sorry, no shaving with Ash.
Lauren has served a full apprenticeship with our Master Barber, Shane and worked alongside him during the launch of our Irongate shop. In April 2019 she deservedly advanced to Senior Barber status and now has a huge following of clients.
Lauren is a talented barber and a highly-skilled member of the team, experienced with all styles and all cutting and styling techniques, as well as providing an amazing traditional shave and beard styling service.
Craig has been a barber for 35 years - having originally qualified in mens and womens hairstyling when mullets and Purdy-cuts were still all the rage!
He is an incredibly popular barber with vast experience in all styles and lengths - as well as beard/moustache trims.
Craig works Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays - starting as early as 7.30am on request - so booking strongly is advised.
Sorry - No shaves/foils or razor fades or deluxe beard styling.
Charlie has 10 years experience, having trained in ladies hairdressing and as a barber with Mark Scotts Salon in Derby.
She specialises in longer men's styles, and extremely competent with shorter cuts and beard trims. She is happy do colouring on request too.
Sorry - no shaves, foil or razor fades.
The latest addition to The Dandy Gent team, Stuart is a popular barber with a true passion for his craft - and attention to detail.
Having trained under Shane O'Shaughnessy at our Irongate shop, then honed his skills at our Nuns Street branch, Stuart provides an excellent service and outrageous value for money as he accrues his 'chair miles'.
10a Irongate House
Derby
DE1 3FJ
Monday
09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:00 - 19:00
Friday
09:00 - 18:00
Saturday
08:00 - 17:00
Sunday
Closed
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154 Nuns Street
Derby
DE13LS
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:00 - 18:00
Sunday
Closed
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Hopkinson Vintage & Antiques Centre
21 Station Street
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG23AJ
Monday
10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:30 - 18:00
Thursday
10:30 - 18:00
Friday
10:30 - 18:00
Saturday
10:30 - 18:00
Sunday
Closed
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