Gone are the days of the awkward visit to a hair salon, where many men left feeling like a big chunk of their masculinity had been chopped away with their locks. The resurgence of vintage barber shops across the Gold Coast has brought with it an abundance of trimmed facial hair and men’s cuts styled to perfection right here in Robina. For your ‘mane decision’, check out our pick of the best barbers in Robina and ensure that your ‘do is a cut above the rest. If you’re looking for the holy grail of man caves, pop by Robina’s ultimate trifecta – barber services, tattoo artists and street wear apparel. The guys at Black Market Collective will hook you up with the latest hair styles and moustache trims, while you check out the newest threads and artistic tattoo designs. The lads behind this concept wanted to be the first one-stop-shop concept store where customers could embrace all three lifestyles, while always keeping ahead of the game. After your custom cut, finish off your sleek new look with a brand-new outfit, which will see you walking out the door a whole new – and maybe slightly cooler – man.
Where: Shop 1a 76 Robina Town Centre Drive, Gold Coast Walking in to European Barber, every man will instantly feel relaxed as Gavriel and his team take care of all of your shave and haircut needs. You will be treated to your very own television and comfortable chair while you sit back, relax and take in the whole experience of turning your mane from simple to suave. The team are especially helpful with the little gents, providing cartoons, low lighting, lollies and plenty of patience to make the experience enjoyable for all. European Barber offers an affordable range of prices which means you can have the freshest locks and closest shave in town without having to break the bank. Open seven days a week, including late Thursdays and all day Saturday, you can fit your transformation into any busy schedule. Monday: 9am to 5:30pm Tuesday: 9am to 5:30pm Wednesday: 9am to 5:30pm Thursday: 9am to 6:30pm Friday: 9am to 5:30pm Saturday: 8:30 to 4pm
Sunday: 10am to 2pm Where: Easy T Centre, shop 4 / 514 Christine Ave Robina, Queensland, Australia This is the place to come for the ultimate pamper session for him – and even her – with specialty men’s barbers, face shaving and even Swedish, traditional Thai and Indian head massage. With over 20 years of barber experience, Michael W offers a classic barber experience through his one-man barber show and you can even book in for a relaxing massage to top it all off. You will really feel like a VIP as all cuts come with a complimentary drink, a hot towel upon completion and a clean shaven neck with moisturiser. For those in need of a spot of man-scaping, Michael also offers men’s waxing to really finish off your sleek new look. Michael W Barber Shop sits in the heart of the Gold Coast yet is tucked away down Ron Penhaligon Way, so getting there and parking is a hassle-free experience. Bookings are essential, so make sure you head over to their website to secure your spot!
Monday: 9am to 5pm Wednesday: 9am to 6pm Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 2pm Sunday: 9am to 12pm Where: 3/217 Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina QLD Brisbane’s premier barber shop has opened its doors at Robina, and with the modern-aged gentlemen of the Gold Coast rejoicing, it’s easy to see why. Jimmy Rod’s was created as an oasis for the modern-day man to relax and mingle while receiving the highest quality grooming services so you leave feeling sharp. Founder Jimmy Rod O’Brien saw the need for a modern barbershop with long-established values in Queensland so opened his first barber shop at only 21 years of age. He now has 18 year’s experience under his belt that has seen him perfect the ultimate barber experience. Right in the heart of Robina Town Centre’s newest venture ‘The Kitchens’, you can now have the freshest style in the freshest salon. Monday: 9am to 6pm Tuesday: 9am to 6pm Thursday: 9am to 8pm
Friday: 9am to 6pm Saturday: 9am to 5pm Sunday: 10am to 4pm Where: Level 3, Shop 4194B, Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina QLDThink you know where to go shopping in Noosa? If you haven’t visited lately, you might not have felt the undercurrent of change muscling in on the Hastings Street stalwarts. Here are the places for required purchases. In no particular order… 1. Noosa Cleanse Juice Cold-pressed juices: so Noosa. But we’re not complaining about the new Noosa Cleanse bottles lining the fridge shelves in Belmondos and Café Le Monde. With green blends, ‘spicy lemonaid’ laced with cayenne pepper, and anti-inflammatory elixirs through to chai cashew milks, the white-lidded jars have become the drink du jour amongst Noosa’s densely populated health-conscious crowd. Start the day with one and pack another in your beach bag. 2. Coffee and cookbooks at River Read You know those book stores that have unique greeting cards and gift ideas that almost outshine the new tomes on the shelves?
Well, River Read is one of those. While one wall shows off new releases and shiny celebrity chef cookbooks, the rest of this cute little reading nook is dedicated to second-hand books, stamps, craft and calligraphy supplies, beautiful wrapping paper and cards, and to top it all off, coffee and cakes with a cosy little outside courtyard. Kick back on a Frida Kahlo cushion with an iced mocha as you flip through Humans of New York. 3. Afternoon on the river (BYO) with Malu Os Got money to bet on the best thing to do in Noosa? Put it on two hours on a little electric boat called Lady Ann. “Where’s your wine?” owner Kirsty exclaims when we first meet her. “People are so much happier after they’ve had a bottle of wine!” And as we step aboard our almost gondola-esque (but higher on the comfort and luxe factors) electric boat on the Noosa River, she’s right behind us with a ‘corcksicle’ ice stick to keep the vino cold. The best way to enjoy this kind of hospitality is to pop on your favourite playlist, steer towards your own private beach and toast to the sunset.
4. Haircut at Captain Sip Sop’s “I couldn’t get a good haircut anywhere growing up and I was over it,” Malakai Mitchell tells me as he deftly snips, shapes and shaves a client’s hair in his retro red leather barber’s chair. Captain Sip Sop’s is part hipster barber, part ’70s surf shop housed in a nondescript shed in Noosaville. Mitchell, alongside surfboard shaper Thomas Bexon, set up shop a few years ago. With a chilled-out vibe, a skate ramp out back and clothing racks full of Deus ex Machina threads, Herschel knapsacks and Uppercut Deluxe grooming products, this is where it’s at if you want to shake up the usual ‘short back and sides’, and grab a new pair of boardshorts. There’s usually a wait-list for a Saturday appointment. 5. Coffee (or anything) from Belmondos The hottest thing in Noosa right now is nowhere near the beach. Set your GPS for the Noosaville industrial park and step into the designer warehouse known as Belmondos to trip the light organic.
Slowly replacing 15,000 products on their shelves with natural and organic products, the one-stop foodie destination now consists of different ‘market stalls’. You’ll find excellent coffee at Clandestino Roasters, 22-hour fermented sourdough from Tanglewood Bakery, and a healthy organic deli full of sandwiches, salads, quiches and other goodies. Stock your holiday apartment’s kitchen or just pop in for a coffee. Nitrogenie attracts a curious bunch of spectators watching the girls behind the counter whip up magical cauldrons of liquid-nitrogen-powered soft serve à la Heston Blumenthal. With a long menu of flavours like Salty Caramelley Popcorn and Turkish Fairy Floss, you’ll want to pace yourself. This is basically the antithesis to the green juices from Noosa Cleanse – though we’d argue it’s worth it. 7. Bo-ho at JOJO You’ll find something suitably floaty and a little bit boho at JOJO on the roundabout, and a fresh-from-the-beach look from Bow & Arrow.
But if your style is less about emulating a colourful, bedazzled lorikeet and more, say, magpie-minimal, head straight to Alterior Motif toward the Noosa Woods end of Hastings Street. A chic curation of cool and casual fashion with a few homewares thrown in, you could spend hours sheltering from the midday sun here. However, there are other shops worth your time, such as the iconic Noosa Longboards where you can pick up all manner of surfing related items, as well as a board to hire and a lesson to make the most of it. 10. Signature on Hastings And for taking that Noosa feeling home, indulge in a little self-gifting from Signature on Hastings, a collection of homewares ranging from very-Noosa neutrals to riotous Missoni towels. 11. Room at Seahaven Seahaven occupies a hefty slice of beachfront real estate and has that fresh new-house feel, having undergone a major renovation in 2013. Everything is shiny and new in these serviced apartments – the plush lounges look as if they haven’t been sat in yet.