Inside Mr. Star's Grooming Atelier on Kensington High Street, barbers at work
Atelier · Kensington High Street

Mr. Star's Grooming Atelier. Turkish craft, a Kensington address, kept the old way.

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/ 02Signature Rituals

Threehouse standards.

We could write a fifteen-page menu. We would rather you booked one of these.

  • A polished personalised haircut at Mr. Star's chair
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    Haircut

    Haircut

    A professional, personalised haircut tailored to your face shape, hair type and lifestyle. Classic cuts, scissor work, long-hair styling and skinfade techniques in one clear option, with precision clipper and scissor work.

    £4540 min
  • The full atelier combo: cut, towel, shave
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    Haircut & Beard

    Haircut & Beard Combo

    Our signature all-in-one service: a tailored haircut in skinfade or classic styles, with either a sharp beard trim or a traditional clean shave. Finished with a relaxing hot-towel ritual and premium grooming products.

    £6555 min
  • A precision beard grooming with steam towel
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    Beard & Shave

    Beard Grooming

    Detailed beard trimming and traditional clean shaving in one. Lines, cheeks and neckline shaped with precision, then a steam-assisted treatment to open the pores and soften the hair. Completed with a menthol hot towel and soothing balms.

    £3530 min
/ 03The Lineage

From a chair on theBosphorus to a chair on the High Street.

r. Star learned the trade in his uncle's shop in Istanbul, where a haircut took an hour and a shave took two. Hot towels were not a flourish; they were the point.

He carried the craft to London in 2017 and opened the atelier on Kensington High Street with a single rule: never rush the chair.

Eight years on, the rule still holds. The clientele changed; the time it takes did not.

/ 04What people say

Five stars,three hundred times over.

Pulled live from our Google profile. Edited only for length.

5.00346+ Google reviewsLive from Google
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    Sebastian H.

    Outstanding experience at Mr Star’s Grooming Atelier in Kensington. Abdulsomet delivered an exceptional men’s haircut with remarkable precision and attention to detail. The consultation was thorough, the execution highly skilled, and the result exceeded expectations.

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    Joaquin M.

    These barbers are brilliant. I’ve been coming to them for quite some time, and every time I visit I’ve not only looked better after leaving but also love the treatments, experience and ambience they provide.

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    Denys K.

    The best barbershop in London, hands down. Really happy with my haircut and wash — Ceylan did an amazing job and was so friendly. Thank you, I’ll definitely be back!

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    Tony C.

    I visited Mr Star for the first time as I was long over due and could not find the time to get to my regular place. I was greeted and treated like a celebrity, Veysi a true artist looked after me and I I relaxed into the chair with a refreshing cup of tea.

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    Jeff C.

    Wonderful experience at Mr Star’s shop! Visiting London and found Mr Star online. I had the works: haircut, shave, eyebrows trimmed and ear hair removal. Best barber ever! Thank you!

Frequently asked questions

How much is a haircut at Mr. Star's Grooming Atelier?

A Star Haircut is £45 and a Star Haircut and Beard Combo is £65. Star Beard Grooming is £35, and the personal Master service by Mr Star starts at £55.

Where are you and what is the nearest tube?

We are at 353 Kensington High Street, London W8 6NW. High Street Kensington station (District and Circle lines) is about a two-minute walk away.

What are your opening hours?

We are open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 19:30, Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00, and Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00.

Do you take walk-ins or do I need to book?

We welcome walk-ins for quick cuts when a chair is free, but booking ahead through Square guarantees your time, especially evenings and weekends.

How long does a haircut take?

A Star Haircut takes about 40 minutes and the Haircut and Beard Combo about an hour, so we never rush the chair.