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

Marcus Hale14 yrs

Marcus Hale

Founder · Master Barber

Skin fades, classic cuts, mentorship.

Jay Tomic8 yrs

Jay Tomic

Senior Stylist

Textured crops, pompadours, modern styling.

Dre Okafor10 yrs

Dre Okafor

Beard Specialist

Cut-throat shaves, beard sculpting.

The Journey

A short history

2019

The first chair

Marcus opens a single-chair shop above a record store on William Street.

2020

Building the bench

Jay joins the team. Northline doubles in size and starts a waiting list.

2022

The Northbridge flagship

We move into our current home — five chairs, full fit-out, all matte black.

2024

Voted Perth's best

Recognised by Urban List Perth as one of the city's top three barbershops.

2026

What's next

Apprentice programme launching, plus a Fremantle outpost in the works.

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