Living here · Barbers
A haircut, in Italian
The hardest part of a haircut abroad is explaining it. Build yours here, then hand the barber your phone.
In one minute
- A barbiere cuts men's hair and beards; a parrucchiere is a hairdresser, for anyone.
- Most take bookings by WhatsApp or phone, and many through apps. Walk-ins work on quiet weekdays.
- Curly or afro hair: ask before you book. The phrase is below.
Build your haircut
Choose each part. The Italian updates as you go.
What to say
Buongiorno! Vorrei un taglio così: sfumatura media ai lati, sopra accorciare di due centimetri, nuca sfumata. Grazie!
It means: Good morning! I would like a cut like this: a mid fade on the sides, two centimetres off the top, a tapered neckline. Thank you!
Where to go
Busy barbers across the city, cheapest first, with the price each one lists on its booking page. A listing, not a recommendation: tell us which ones get your hair right.
Old Style Barber
Portello
€13men's cut
Cut and beard €23. Over a thousand reviews on its booking page.
Directions: Via del Portello 30, 35129 PadovaPrices on Treatwell
Toni e Miki Barber Shop
Piazzale Firenze
€20men's cut
Cut with shampoo €30.
Directions: Piazzale Firenze 13, 35142 PadovaPrices on Prenotado
Ruvido Barber Rock Club
Arcella, north of the station
€20men's cut
€20 with clippers, €24 for a full cut. Over a thousand reviews on its booking page.
Directions: Viale Arcella 3e, 35132 PadovaPrices on Treatwell
Tadpole Barber Shop
Centre, Corso Milano
Askprice
One of the most reviewed in the city, with more than 2,500 reviews. Prices are not listed online: ask when you book.
Prices as listed on Mon, 19 October 2026; they change, so check the booking page before you go. Student-reported
How it works here
Book ahead
A message on WhatsApp is normal. Apps such as Treatwell and Fresha list many salons with their free slots.
Bring a photo
Of the cut you want, from the front and the side. It beats every word on this page.
Tipping
Not expected. Coming back is the compliment.
How booking and tipping work is what students report. Student-reported
At the barber, say it
Avete posto oggi?
ah-VEH-teh POS-toh OD-jee
Do you have a free slot today?
Lavorate anche i capelli ricci?
lah-voh-RAH-teh AHN-keh ee kah-PEL-lee REET-chee
Do you also cut curly hair?
Un po' più corto, per favore.
oon poh pyoo KOR-toh, pehr fah-VOH-reh
A bit shorter, please.
Va benissimo, grazie.
vah beh-NEES-see-moh, GRAHT-tsyeh
That's great, thank you.
Found a barber who gets your hair right?
Students ask for this again and again. Tell us through the report form: places several students vouch for will be listed here.