The year of living dangerously

Turning 21 is a huge milestone for most people. And it’s a big milestone for us too. We’ve been making men handsome since 1999. In all of those years, 2020 has been the most difficult. That’s why we want to thank all our loyal customers who have continued to support us. It’s because of you […]

Your hair can save the ocean

Grand Royal is proud to announce that we are Australia’s first standalone sustainable barbershop. That means everything used in the shop – from beer bottles to razor blades and, brushes to scissors – is recycled. Even your hair is made into booms that will be used to soak up oil spills in the ocean. How […]

Smells like teen spirit

Having their first shave is a rite of passage for young men, right up there with their first love, and their first…well, you know… And because it’s so important, we take the time to teach these youngsters how to shave properly, rather than end up like an extra from Nightmare on Elm Street. We also take […]

Barbershop Terminology Explained

Have you ever walked into a barber shop and tried to articulate the hair style that you want to your barber? Or wondered how to explain the hair style you saw on your friend or that celebrity in GQ Magazine? We have all been there sweating and mumbling with no understanding of how to communicate […]