A good barbershop is a neighbourhood institution: the same chair every few weeks, a familiar face, conversation, and a cut that makes you feel sharp. New barbers and shops opening in a new area need to start those relationships somewhere, and a door hanger is a classic way to do it. This template wears the most famous symbol in the trade, the spiralling red, white and blue barber pole, along its right edge, with vintage lettering, a pair of scissors and a $5-off welcome offer. The back is a clear price list with opening hours.
The Barber Pole Edge
The hanger is 4.25 x 11 inches and printed on both sides. The front is deep navy. Running down the right edge from below the door hole to the bottom, a white pole with red and blue diagonal stripes is capped at both ends with gold. On the left, Est.1998 sits in gold spaced capitals; the shop name Sharp Cuts is set in Rye, a Western-style display face, in cream, and Barber Co. follows in gold. A large pair of cream scissors opens across the middle. A short paragraph mentions classic cuts, hot towel shaves, and beard trims, with walk-ins welcome or online booking. A red box offers $5 off your first cut, and the phone number and street address sit at the bottom.
The Price List on the Back
The back is a warm cream, like an old barbershop menu board. — Price List — is set in Rye at the top, followed by a table of services and prices: classic cut, skin fade, kids’ cut, beard trim and line-up, hot towel shave, cut and beard combo, and senior cut. Below, Hours in red introduce the opening times. A navy band at the bottom with a logo slot invites customers to book your chair, with phone and website.
Why Show Prices Upfront
Barbering is a price-conscious, frequent purchase. Customers like to know what they will pay before sitting down. Clear prices also signal confidence and transparency, and help customers try a new shop without worrying about surprises. Kids’ and senior prices show you welcome the whole family.
Updating Prices and Services
The price list is a real table. Select it and choose Edit Table Data to change services and prices, or Add Row to include extras such as Hair design, Eyebrow clean-up, or Father and son combo. Keep the list to about eight lines; the table should be easy to scan.
Popular Barbershop Services Explained
| Service | What it involves | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Classic cut | Scissor or clipper cut, styled | 30 minutes |
| Skin fade | Fade down to the skin with detailed blending | 40- 45 minutes |
| Beard trim and line-up | Shaping, edges lined with a trimmer or razor | 15-20 minutes |
| Hot towel shave | Hot towels, lather, straight-razor shave | 30-40 minutes |
| Kids’ cut | Simple cut for children under 12 | 20 minutes |
Where the Barber Pole Comes From
The barber pole dates back centuries, to a time when barbers also performed minor surgery and bloodletting; the red and white stripes are often said to represent bandages. The blue stripe appears mostly in the United States. Today the pole is simply the most recognisable sign of a barbershop anywhere, which makes it an instantly understood motif on a door hanger.
Recolouring the Pole and Navy
The pole is a group of stripes and gold caps. Ungroup it to change the blue to black for a European look, or the gold caps to silver. The navy background can become black or dark green for a different vintage mood. Keep the cream lettering and red offer for contrast.
Shop Name, Logo and Address
Replace Sharp Cuts and Barber Co. with your shop name, and update the Est. year. The round slot in the back’s navy band is for your logo; swap it in with Replace Image. Make sure the address is easy to find, and mention parking if it is a selling point.
Walk-Ins and Online Booking
Customers increasingly book online, but many still like to walk in. Mention both, as the template does, and add your booking website or app. If your shop is often busy, a line such as Book online to skip the wait helps manage expectations.
Cutting Out the Knob Hole
At the top, a dashed circle marks where the hanger hole goes, and a dashed slit marks the cut to the edge. Ask your printer for a standard door hanger die-cut, or cut a few by hand for testing.
Printing a Vintage Look
A matte or uncoated card enhances the vintage feel, especially on the cream back. Download as a PDF with bleed and crop marks so the navy and gold reach the edges. Gold prints as a warm mustard; metallic gold ink or foil is a premium option for the Est. line and pole caps.
Distribution Ideas for Barbers
Hang hangers within a few miles of the shop, especially in apartment buildings, student housing and family neighbourhoods. Partner with local gyms, cafés and schools for counter displays. Back-to-school weeks and the run-up to holidays are busy haircut times; distribute a week or two before.
Turning First Cuts Into Regulars
The first visit is a chance to win a customer for years. Learn names, remember styles, and suggest the next appointment before they leave: most men need a cut every two to four weeks. A simple loyalty card, such as the tenth cut free, encourages them to come back to the same chair.
Kids and Families Welcome
Parents choose barbers who are patient with children. Mentioning a kids’ price, a booster seat, or first haircut certificates brings families in, and a child who enjoys their first cut often becomes a customer for decades.
Barber Hanger FAQ
Can I use this for a hair salon?
Yes. Replace the pole with a softer motif and change the price list to salon services.
Is Rye a free font?
Yes. Rye is a Google Font available in the editor’s font list.
What size is the hanger?
4.25 x 11 inches, with a price list on the back.
