Italian barbershops are a cultural institution. Especially in the south, the barbiere is a social hub.
Plan your trip →Barbiere (men): €12–25 for a cut. €5–10 for a beard trim. No appointment needed at traditional barbershops (take a seat, wait). Parrucchiere (women/unisex): €25–50 for wash + cut + blowdry (more in Milan/Rome). Appointment recommended. Finding one: Google Maps "barbiere" or "parrucchiere." Walk-in traditional barbershops are on every other street in southern cities. Tipping: €2–5 at a hairdresser is generous. Hours: Tue–Sat 9am–7pm. Many close Mondays. Closed lunch 1–3pm in small towns. Conversation: Italian barbers will talk. About football, family, politics. Even if you don’t speak Italian, the gestures are self-explanatory.