Empire Barbershop
Empire is one shop, run by a barber who trained at Vidal Sassoon in Santa Monica and has cut hair since 2006. Older clients still call it Empire of Steel. It sticks to men's cuts, beards and shaves. The price is set for a slow, careful fade, so it's dear for a quick tidy-up.
Come here if
- You want a fade blended properly and a beard shaped to match
- You're passing through Singapore and need a cut between flights or meetings
- You need your beard shaped the day before a wedding
Maybe not if
- You'd rather pay by card without a surcharge
Known for
What guests come here for
What people say
Careful, detailed work
They go back over the fade until the lengths blend without a line.
The beard gets the same care, trimmed to shape and then edged with a razor.
You get what you asked for
Bring a short video or a couple of photos and the barber cuts from them, with little explaining needed.
They ask what look you're after first, then pick up the clippers.
Leaving the choice to them
Come in with no style in mind and the barber shows you photos of cuts he thinks would suit you.
They explain what they are doing
Before starting, the barber looks at how your hair grows and the shape of your face, then suggests a cut to suit both.
At the end you get a quick lesson in styling it, and sometimes a tip on what to try next visit.
Regulars who stayed
Some clients have stayed with the owner for close to ten years, following him here from an earlier address.
Visitors who found the shop on a trip book again whenever work or a holiday brings them back.
The room
The barbers keep music playing and set out drinks for whoever is waiting their turn.
Summarised from over a thousand public reviews. Last reviewed October 2026.
Who to ask for
People customers name in public reviews, and what they said about them. Not a full list of who works here.
“Jeff is very detailed with the fades, and helpful in suggesting suitable, easy maintenance styles based on the vibe I wanted to go for.”
“Jay was affable and very helpful with his recommendations, even taking the initiative to show me photos of what he had in mind.”
“Zac did an amazing job with my rather difficult head of thick curly hair.”
Services
10 services
Cuts
6 options · from $70 · $$$
Colour
1 option · from $120 · $$
Hair & scalp treatments
1 option · from $90 · $$
Beard & shave
2 options · from $70 · $$$
Approximate prices from the salon's published menu, checked October 2026. Prices vary by stylist, hair length and products, so confirm with the salon before booking. $ to $$$ compares this salon's starting prices with other Singapore salons' published menus for the same treatments: $ is the most affordable quarter, $$$ the priciest. Each menu heading rates its section's lowest full-service price; the price level at the top combines them, so it can sit between the headings.
Common questions
The things people ask before booking
Q How much is a haircut?
$70 for a 30-minute cut with any of the barbers, and $90 with the owner for new clients. A cut with beard razor styling or a signature shave is $140 for the hour.
Q Can I walk in without booking?
Often, if a barber is free; walk-ins have been fitted in on the spot, even in the evening. Book online if you want a particular barber or a slot near closing time.
Q Do they colour hair?
Only to cover grey. Grey coverage takes about an hour and costs $120.
