Built for
the north
Northbound opened in 2021 in a former panel-beater's office on Cameron Street. Concrete floor, three chairs, no fuss.
Why we
started
Rangi spent ten years cutting in Auckland and kept hearing the same thing from people heading home up State Highway 1: there was nowhere in Whangārei to get a proper fade without a week's wait.
So he came north, brought two barbers with him, and set the shop up for one thing: good cuts, on time, at a fair price.
On the hour
We book realistic times. If your appointment is at 10.30, you are in the chair at 10.30.
Clean kit
Clippers, combs and razors are cleaned and disinfected between every client. Fresh blade for every shave.
Everyone in
Kids, first fades, grey hair, curls and coils. Step-free entry and a chair that lowers right down.
The barbers
Chair 01
Rangi
Skin fades and sharp detail work
Cutting since 2012
Chair 02
Dom
Scissor cuts, long hair and texture
Cutting since 2016
Chair 03
Jess
Beards, hot towel shaves and tapers
Cutting since 2018
Products
we use
Water-based pomades, matte clays and beard oils from small makers, all on the shelf by the counter. Ask what we put in your hair and we will show you how to style it at home.
Ask us anything