
Our Story
Built in Perth.For Perth.
Northline started with a single chair, a borrowed mirror, and a stubborn idea: that Perth deserved a barbershop that took its craft as seriously as the city takes its coffee.
The Mission
Culture, community, and a sharp pair of clippers.
Northline Barber Co. exists where craft meets streetwear, where conversation matters as much as the cut. We're a meeting point for Perth's tradesmen, musicians, suits, and skaters — anyone who cares how they show up.
Every chair in our Northbridge shop is staffed by barbers who've spent years sharpening their eye, their line, and their listening skills. We don't rush. We don't upsell. We just cut.
And we give back: 5% of every premium service goes to our local mental health initiative, because the barber's chair has always been a place men talk.
The Team
Meet your barbers
14 yrsMarcus Hale
Founder · Master Barber
Skin fades, classic cuts, mentorship.
8 yrsJay Tomic
Senior Stylist
Textured crops, pompadours, modern styling.
10 yrsDre Okafor
Beard Specialist
Cut-throat shaves, beard sculpting.
The Journey
A short history
The first chair
Marcus opens a single-chair shop above a record store on William Street.
Building the bench
Jay joins the team. Northline doubles in size and starts a waiting list.
The Northbridge flagship
We move into our current home — five chairs, full fit-out, all matte black.
Voted Perth's best
Recognised by Urban List Perth as one of the city's top three barbershops.
What's next
Apprentice programme launching, plus a Fremantle outpost in the works.