Who we are

When every high street boasts a hairdressers or barbers, we knew that from day one we wanted to stand out from the crowd. Focused on making our clients look – and, most importantly, feel – their best, here at Joshuaa Shaun Hair, you are always our priority.

We opened the doors of Joshuaa Shaun Hair almost a decade ago in the heart of Birmingham’s up-and-coming Stirchley. At the time, it was an area that was just starting to show early signs of flourishing; but now, as we look around and see more and more independent businesses like ours set up shop alongside us, we’re proud to be part of a bustling, diverse, and caring community. It’s not just us that thinks so either: we were named in Conde Nast Traveller’s Coolest Neighbourhoods in the UK list last year.

Just like many of our creative neighbours, we offer our clients something out of the ordinary. Our mission has always been to provide a safe space regardless of gender, sexuality, race or religion; becoming the first salon in the city to offer a price list purely based on services, rather than gender

“The concept of having different pricelists for different genders has always struck me as old-fashioned at best, and exclusionary at worst: not only is it completely arbitrary, but it perpetuates tired gender binaries, which seem completely at odds with the rest of the 21st Century.”
– Joshua Forde, founder

We have designed our boutique salon space to echo our inclusivity policy, somewhere customers feel comfortable just as they are. Set behind a stylish high street facade and a powder pink front door, our statement interior really speaks for itself ... from the mid-century inspired decor and retro gallery walls to bleached wood throughout and the large, round mirrors. It represents everything we are – bright, eclectic and chic.

Added to that, we couldn’t be more proud of our award-winning, expert team. Their extensive knowledge and experience is driven by a passion to create healthy tailored locks that represent not only their clients’ personality but also fit into their everyday life. We focus on what we know and we’re confident that we’re the best at what we do: we have the most dedicated and passionate stylists in the business and our exceptionally high number of returning clients is testament to their talent.

“Our ambition is to continue leading the way with exceptional hair and outstanding customer service without the pretence. We want to make you feel comfortable from the minute you open our front door and we aim to provide a calming, reassuring space where you can relax and be yourself. We believe every client deserves the right to amazing hair that will leave you feeling fabulous.”

It is this simple but revolutionary approach that has seen Joshuaa Shaun Hair break so many industry boundaries over the last ten years, marking us out as the city’s most cutting-edge salon.