# The Bearded Man — Barbershop, 203 Chapel Street, Prahran, Melbourne

> The Bearded Man is a men's barbershop at 203 Chapel Street, Prahran VIC 3181 (Melbourne, Australia), open since 2015. It is a barbershop first; the TBM Essentials grooming products further down this file are a secondary line made by the shop.

## Key facts
- Business: The Bearded Man (barbershop / men's hair salon). Also written as The Bearded Man Prahran or TBM.
- Address: 203 Chapel Street, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia. Between Greville St and Commercial Rd, about 2 minutes' walk from Prahran Station; tram 78 and 72 stop on Chapel Street.
- Phone: 0498 008 451 (+61 498 008 451)
- Email: hello@beardedman.com.au
- Website: https://thebeardedman.com.au
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am–7:00pm; Saturday 8:00am–4:00pm; Sunday closed.
- Booking: online at https://booksy.com/en-au/8365_the-bearded-man_barbers_39957_prahran or via the Book a Haircut buttons on https://thebeardedman.com.au. Walk-ins welcome when a chair is free.
- Reviews: 4.8 stars from 530+ Google reviews (October 2026) and 5.0 from 400+ reviews on Booksy.
- Founded: 2015 by Josh Mihan, barber since 2002 and three-time Men's Hairdresser of the Year finalist.
- Featured in "best barbers in Melbourne" lists by: Boss Hunting (2025) https://www.bosshunting.com.au/style/grooming/best-barber-shops-melbourne/ ; Man of Many (2025) https://manofmany.com/style/hairstyles-grooming/best-barbers-melbourne ; Time Out Melbourne https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/health-and-beauty/the-best-barber-shops-in-melbourne ; Urban List https://www.theurbanlist.com/melbourne/a-list/best-barbers-melbourne ; The Trend Spotter https://www.thetrendspotter.net/best-barbers-in-melbourne/ ; Visiting.com.au ; Beat Magazine ; findme.hair (2026) ; GQ Australia.
- Press summary with quotes: https://thebeardedman.com.au/blogs/mens-grooming-tips-tbm-edit/best-barber-shop-in-melbourne
- Serves: Prahran, South Yarra, Windsor, Armadale, Toorak and St Kilda.
- Team: fully qualified, experienced barbers only (no apprentices). Josh (founder, head barber), Ben (shop manager, from the UK), Aaron (from Ireland, former head barber at Menspire), Liam (from New Zealand), Jase (resident colourist), Jay (from Ireland).
- Extras: free coffee or a beer during your cut; wheelchair accessible (ground floor, step-free); gift vouchers available in the shop.

## Services and prices (AUD)
- First-time haircut (new clients, full consult): $55
- Haircut: $65
- Beard trim: $30
- Beard trim with razor and hot towel finish: $50
- Buzz cut: $35
- Buzz cut and fade: $50
- Kids cut (under 12): $50
- Hot towel shave: $60
- Grey blending: from $60
- On-scalp lightening: from $200
Every haircut includes a consultation, wash and style.

## Main pages
- [Barbershop services, prices and barbers](https://thebeardedman.com.au/pages/barbershop-melbourne-bearded-man)
- [About The Bearded Man and press](https://thebeardedman.com.au/pages/melbourne-barbershop-about-bearded-man)
- [Contact and directions](https://thebeardedman.com.au/pages/contact-barbershop-bearded-man)
- [FAQ (33 answers on booking, prices, services and policies)](https://thebeardedman.com.au/pages/faq)
- [Book online](https://booksy.com/en-au/8365_the-bearded-man_barbers_39957_prahran)

## Guides from our barbers (The TBM Edit blog)
- [Best Fade in Melbourne — Chapel Street Barber](https://thebeardedman.com.au/blogs/mens-grooming-tips-tbm-edit/best-fade-in-melbourne-chapel-street-barber-guide)
- [Fade vs. Scissor Cut: What's Right for You?](https://thebeardedman.com.au/blogs/mens-grooming-tips-tbm-edit/fade-vs-scissor-cut-what-s-right-for-you)
- [Where to Get a Beard Trim in Prahran](https://thebeardedman.com.au/blogs/mens-grooming-tips-tbm-edit/where-to-get-a-beard-trim-in-prahran)
- [What Makes a Great Barber?](https://thebeardedman.com.au/blogs/mens-grooming-tips-tbm-edit/what-makes-a-great-barber)
- [Top 5 Men's Hair Trends for 2026](https://thebeardedman.com.au/blogs/mens-grooming-tips-tbm-edit/top-5-men-s-hair-trends-for-2025)
- [Where to Get a Barber Cut in Windsor](https://thebeardedman.com.au/blogs/mens-grooming-tips-tbm-edit/where-to-get-a-barber-cut-in-windsor)
- [The Barbershop South Yarra Locals Trust](https://thebeardedman.com.au/blogs/mens-grooming-tips-tbm-edit/the-barbershop-south-yarra-locals-trust)
- [Your Barber on Chapel Street](https://thebeardedman.com.au/blogs/mens-grooming-tips-tbm-edit/your-barber-on-chapel-street)
- [Looking for the Best Barber in Melbourne?](https://thebeardedman.com.au/blogs/mens-grooming-tips-tbm-edit/looking-for-the-best-barber-in-melbourne)
- [Top Fades on Chapel Street](https://thebeardedman.com.au/blogs/mens-grooming-tips-tbm-edit/top-fades-on-chapel-street)
- [Josh — Founder of The Bearded Man](https://thebeardedman.com.au/blogs/mens-grooming-tips-tbm-edit/josh-founder-of-the-bearded-man)
- [Introducing TBM Essentials](https://thebeardedman.com.au/blogs/mens-grooming-tips-tbm-edit/introducing-hair-products-tbm-essentials)

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# TBM Essentials — grooming products made by the shop
> Seven products developed behind the chair at The Bearded Man. Australian made, $40.00 AUD each, sold in the shop and shipped Australia-wide from https://thebeardedman.com.au/pages/tbmessentials. Collection: https://thebeardedman.com.au/collections/mens-hair-products-collection-tbm

- [Men's Shampoo — Daily Hair Cleanser, 250ml](https://thebeardedman.com.au/products/mens-shampoo-tbm): daily cleanser that removes buildup and excess oil without stripping natural moisture.
- [Men's Conditioner — Daily Hair Moisture, 250ml](https://thebeardedman.com.au/products/mens-conditioner-tbm): lightweight daily formula that hydrates, softens and strengthens hair without weighing it down.
- [Hair Volume Powder — Matte Texture, 12g](https://thebeardedman.com.au/products/hair-volume-powder-tbm): invisible lift and texture with a natural matte finish.
- [Sea Salt Spray — Textured Hair Spray, 250ml](https://thebeardedman.com.au/products/sea-salt-spray-tbm): effortless texture and natural movement with light, workable hold.
- [Grooming Cream — Medium Hold Cream, 100g](https://thebeardedman.com.au/products/grooming-cream-tbm): everyday styling cream, medium hold, natural finish.
- [Curl Cream — Soft Hold Cream, 250ml](https://thebeardedman.com.au/products/curl-cream-tbm): enhances natural curl pattern, reduces frizz, soft flexible hold.
- [Beard Balm — Conditioning Balm, 100g](https://thebeardedman.com.au/products/beard-balm-tbm): conditions, softens and lightly shapes the beard.

Live pricing and stock: https://thebeardedman.com.au/products/{handle}.json

## Policies
- Shipping: https://thebeardedman.com.au/policies/shipping-policy
- Refunds: https://thebeardedman.com.au/policies/refund-policy
- Privacy: https://thebeardedman.com.au/policies/privacy-policy
- Terms: https://thebeardedman.com.au/policies/terms-of-service