The Chairs

The steady hands behind the shop.

Three barbers, one philosophy: no rushed cuts, no shortcuts on the neckline, and a proper coffee before the clippers go anywhere near you.

14 yrs behind the chair

Chair 1

Alex Rivers

Master Barber · Founder

Alex trained abroad before opening the first Oakwood chair in 2015. He's the reason people still queue on a Saturday morning.

Speciality — Skin fades, straight-razor shaves.

11 yrs behind the chair

Chair 2

Senior Barber

Sam handles the classics — pompadours, side parts, sculpted beards — with a proper straight-razor finish.

Speciality — Classic cuts, beard sculpting.

6 yrs behind the chair

Chair 3

Barber · Stylist

Theo is our modernist — textured crops, curtains, subtle colour. If you brought a screenshot, ask for Theo.

Speciality — Modern textures, colour work.