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ROUTE 1 BARBERSHOP & SHAVE PARLOUR
Old-School Barbershop in Portsmouth, NH
Route 1 Barbershop & Shave Parlour is a veteran owned and operated barbershop at 2800 Lafayette Rd in Portsmouth, NH. Sit down for a sharp haircut, a clean skin fade, or a straight razor shave finished with a hot towel. Book ahead if you like a set time. Walk in if you don't. The chair is ready either way.
More Than a Quick Trim
Most people come in for a cut. Plenty find out the same visit can cover a shave, a facial, or a scalp treatment too. Here is what the shop offers.
Every men's haircut is done with clippers and shears, and the appointment runs 25 minutes or less. Ask for a shampoo with deep moisturizing conditioner and it gets added to your visit.
Hair grows differently on every head, so the finish on skin fades and tapers is done with a foil shaver or a straight razor depending on what yours needs. You walk out with crisp lines in 45 minutes or less. Taper skin fades have become a regular request here.
A big-box razor can't do what a traditional hot towel shave does. It starts with a pre-shave massage and a hot towel that raises the hair. Then comes lather, a careful blade, and a facial cleanser. A cold towel at the end closes the pores.
Set aside about 45 minutes for one of our men's facials. Your barber massages your face, applies hot towels and cleansing massage creams, then uses an astringent to tighten pores.
Dryness, itching, and uneven growth often trace back to clogged follicles. A scalp treatment gently exfoliates the buildup away so your scalp can settle into healthy oil production.
Whether you want your natural shade back or something different, hair and beard color handles the hair on your head and the beard on your chin.
Veteran Owned and Operated
Chad retired from the Army, settled in Newmarket, and started cutting hair for friends and family. That habit turned into a craft. He is an NH Licensed Barber with over 6 years of experience, and he now owns the shop.
The idea behind the shop was simple: give back to the community and to the people who do so much for it. That shows up in practical ways. Veterans and first responders get a discount on services, and the shop aims for fair prices across the board.
Under Chad's ownership, the old-school traditions stay. A good cut, a straight razor, a hot towel, and a place where people feel at home.
The Barbers Behind the Chairs
Four barbers work the floor, each with a different path into the trade.
Madison is a Master Barber with over 8 years of experience. She grew up in Dover, earned her cosmetology license alongside her high school diploma, and worked in salons before moving into barbering.
Bay came to barbering after retiring as a dental hygienist. Years of cutting her husband's and kids' hair turned into a career, and she now handles classic tapers, modern fades, and traditional razor shaves.
Caiden graduated from Portsmouth High School in 2025 and played several sports there. He brings that same discipline to fades, lineups, and current styles.
Read more about each of them on the Meet the Team page.
Walk-Ins Welcome, Appointments Too
No appointment? Come in anyway. Walk-ins are accepted for men's haircut services, so a last-minute cut before an interview, a wedding, or a Monday morning is not a problem.
If you would rather lock in a time, book online. One note: the shop is under new ownership, so every customer, new or returning, needs to re-enter booking and billing information at the next booking. It only takes a moment and it only happens once.
Hours
Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Closed Sunday.
Location
You'll find us at 2800 Lafayette Rd, Unit #14, Portsmouth, NH 03801, right on Route 1. Questions about a service or wait times? Call (603) 431-4153 and talk to someone in the shop.
