Rotorua Barbers and Barberettes

Meet our Rotorua Barbers

Patreece Corban

The Boss

Patreece is the driving force behind Mancraft the new age barbers. Patreece is an award-winning hairstylist, and business guru and is proud to lead a very experienced team of Barbers. There is nothing this lady doesn’t know about hair and business, so creates the dynamics to bring the next level in barbering right here in Rotorua as well as Taupo. You can sometimes find Patreece at our sister ship Cremebrulee, Taupo’s premier multi-award-winning Hair and Beauty Salon – Beauty treatments, wedding styling hair and makeup! 

Jess

Jess

Shop Manager Rotorua / Barberette

Some cool info about Jess

Yip… she’s the real thing and will groom you from head to toe! Jess’s creativity will not disappoint you, she specialises in all fades, clips eyebrows, shapes beards, gets rid of all those unwanted hairs in those awkward places and she actually thinks is kind of fun…

She is a master of the old school wet shave and our men’s skincare expert. She will develop a personalised skincare solution that our guys can do at themselves at home.

Jess is our award-winning Barbette and Won 2023 Editor Barber of the year, 2nd Colour Concept 2022, 3rd NZ Hair & Barbering before and after 2024, 3rd place in the NZ Hair & Barber “before & after” competition 2024, we are super proud to have her in our Rotorua Shop.

SA ID

SA ID

Master Barber

SOME COOL INFO ABOUT SA ID

Rotorua born, Sa id is the man and has a huge following and has been on the end of his scissors since he was 11 years old, practising on his family and friends! 

Sa id has a big personality and is always up for a laugh. Sa id specialises in high skin fades & real clean tapers on tight curly hair, mens colouring including bleach blondes and has recently put his hand up to compete in national wide barbering competitions and we know he will do exceptional. Watch this space!

DONGSKI

DONGSKI

Master Barber

Some cool info about DONGSKI

Dongski aka our “dancing barber” sure can pull some dance moves and always makes us smile. He’s such a happy dude and we love having his vibe in the shop. Never a dull moment when Dongski is around!

Dongski  is a very experienced Master Barber and he has been barbering for over 30 years. He has been we us for the past 2 years and he still has a barber shop back in the Philippines. Dongski is a master in the bush cut, flat tops, burst fades and the good old mullet. You will receive a Top-notch service every time!

RIC

RIC

Master Barber

Some cool info about Ric

If you have no time to waste Ric is your man, he will get you in and out in no at time but you still be looking sharp. Ric has been a barber for 28 years and has worked in the Phillipines and Singapore before settling in Rotorua.

Ric has a wealth of knowledge and can master any cut but his all-time favourite cut is the taper fade. Ric also can tidy up your brows with expert threading and he is a master at the traditional wet shave, facials and hair colours.

RANGI

RANGI

Emerging Barbarette

Some cool info about RANGI

This friendly chick started as our Barista and loved the vibe so much in the shop she decided to follow her dream and train as a Barber.

Rangi is in her 2nd year of her apprenticeship and already excels in all areas of barbering. Rangi will not only tailor make that perfect cut for you but she will also share all the tricks of home styling. A beard perfectionist … she’s the girl to be trusted with your pride and joy.

Rangi placed 2nd in NZ hair and barber before & after competition 2024.

RITA

RITA

Barberette

Some cool info about RITA

Rita also started at Mancraft brewing coffees and decided to pick up  a set clippers and she hasn’t looked back! First year in and she is flying though her training and already on the floor cutting away.

Rita loves the challenge of a fade making it seamless and on point. She loves being creative and competition work and can’t wait to be a qualified barber.

We Are A Walk In Barber

Questions Contact us here.

1550 Amohau Street, Rotorua, New Zealand, 3015

We run a dual system of appointments and walk-ins. Use our online booking system or just come on down.

Rotorua Hours.

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Monday - Wednesday

8am – 6pm

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Thursday

8am – 7pm

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Friday

8am – 7pm

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Saturday

9am – 5pm
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Sunday

9am – 5pm
Note. Late nights are subject to the Barbers being busy, if it’s a dark and stormy night and no one is around they may closer earlier than stated here.