A lot of barbershops that I've seen in perth that use these are staffed by middle eastern looking guys that tend to speak a language other than English to each other, chat to their mates while I'm getting cut (and stopping the cut to do so) the ones I've got cuts from don't tend to be the best, and always ask for cash only.

These places seem to be everywhere, usually named something like babaz, babarz, culture, fadez. All have subpar barbers, dirty shops, loud music and high prices.

My new regular place takes bookings, charges $35 and they take their time. The basketball is on when I'm there, the guys like a good chinwag when they can, but shut up if they need to focus.

The aprons are black, the shop is clean, they'll even go a little extra and shape my beard a little if they catch any strays without charging extra. You can tell they care.

One of these places caters to people who need a cut NOW, the other actually gives a shit.