Our story
The journey, so far...
At the head of the Jacobs Family, Jacob and Christian have built a community with fashion, styling and culture at its core, across its Barber and Clothes stores. In 2016, Jacob opened the first shop in Street, with Christian. Fast forward to 2025, they have 3 barber shops – which have trained and supported over 25 barbers to develop their craft – alongside their flagship clothing store.
Jacob Davey
Director
Where it started
Jacob found his inspiration from a young age visiting his local barbers in Glastonbury. He saw first hand the value a barbershop can have beyond haircuts – a place to socialise, a place to connect, and a place where men can have time for themselves. He also saw the creativity and expression intrinsic in cutting hair. Clients are a canvas, and a skilled barber brings their vision to life—blending precision, creativity, and personal style into every cut.
Christian Parfitt
Director
Knowing barbering was the path he wanted to take, Jacob enrolled in an apprenticeship when he left school. It was here he met Christian. They learned barbering from both a practical and an academic perspective, side by side. Once finished and equipped with the fundamentals to succeed, Jacob went to Australia and worked at the famous Brother Wolf in Melbourne before moving to Amsterdam and working at Cut Throat barbers. Christian stayed in the UK and continued to hone his skills, learning about women’s styling in a variety of salons.
Where we're going
Approaching our 10th Anniversary, the timing is right to launch The Jacobs Barbering Academy. Knowing how pivotal that their own educational journey was in their success, along with the importance of actual experience in the workplace. The Academy will offer a range of courses to develop and train individuals at all abilities. Whilst gaining access to the wider Jacobs networks.
With over 26 years combined experience working across shops worldwide, Jacobs and Christian know what it takes to be technically proficient, to give clients an optimum experience, and to succeed in what has become a highly competitive industry.
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