Maniac Barbers in Great Western Arcade has ‘best in UK’ among its team,
Meet Sally Greener, named Britain’s best barber in the Dart Professional Clippers competition. The talented stylist is one of the team at Maniac Barbers in Birmingham city centre and has held the title for the past year.
It was the first barbering contest she’d ever entered and came away with the national 2023 title. Sally’s winning creation involved a luminous green look, pictured below.
While most of her cuts are restrained for the day job, the 28-year-old can let loose with more creative haircuts at competitions. She also shares her ideas and work at her Instagram account @bash_tha_barber.
She will next be in action at the Great British Barber Bash in Digbeth on November 3 doing a showcase along with entering the Fast Fade contest.
Sally, who has eight years experience and is self-taught, has a lot of corporate clients from working in the city centre near the financial district.
“At Maniac, I meet all kinds of people that I wouldn’t normally come into contact with as we get a wide range coming in,” said Sally, originally from Newcastle. “I like that about my job.
“When it comes to haircuts, people tend to know what they don’t want and I can give them advise from there.”
Maniac was founded by Kieran Groves to do traditional haircuts, shaves, and grooming services and also encourage men to prioritise their mental health and self-care. Its salon aims to be a space where men can also feel comfortable and supported.
Kieran has said: “Our focus on men’s wellness sets us apart from traditional barbershops.
“We recognise the role that barbers play in the lives of their clients and are committed to being a safe space for men to open up and talk about their mental health. Mental health is just as important as physical health and it’s essential to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment where men feel comfortable discussing their mental wellbeing.”
Maniac Barbers can be found at 22 Great Western Arcade, Birmingham city centre, B2 5HU. Clients get a complimentary drink from the bar with all services.
It is open from Monday to Wednesday, 9am to 7pm, Thursday and Friday, 9am to 8pm, and Saturday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. Call for appointments on 0121 236 7342.