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By *enarde OP   Man
3 days ago

Barnsley

There are five separate Turkish barbers in our High St

I used to have my hair cut at a local English Barbers but he went appt only

I tried the Turkish barbers on by one and I have found the one where all of the guys do a great haircut

Now these places come under fire and there’s the suspicion if money laundering etc

However:

They are open late so you can get a haircut after work.

They open Sundays too!

They are walk in so easy to get a cut without appt

They are not expensive

They do a great job, really meticulous , taking their time ,

They offer you a drink of water

So I’m a fan and loyal customer

What’s your views?

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By *eedsbearmanMan
3 days ago

Leeds

Nice if you like supporting organised crime gangs.

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By *enarde OP   Man
3 days ago

Barnsley


"Nice if you like supporting organised crime gangs."

As I asked for your views

I’ve no problem with this guys answer it’s possibly true or urban myth

The fault lays in Government for allowing it therefore

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By *arol AnnTV/TS
3 days ago

lewisham

It's distraction. If we talk about immigrants and crime the whole time, then we won't be talking about utilities, infrastructure, health, education, taxation and economic policy. It's quite clever really.

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By *uzzi27Man
3 days ago

Nr Alton

There are 6 “Turkish” barbers in my, local, small town. With the exception of the one that has been there 20 odd years, they are all totally empty 90+% of the time. Even at the weekend you will see them with no queue and maybe one person getting their hair cut.

Even in the long established one you see the barbers being paid cash counted out from a large brown envelope with no sign of a pay slip etc.

Given the level of business rents and rates I can’t see how many can be surviving purely in the basis of being a legitimate barber business.

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By *paldingbi2Man
3 days ago

Spalding

Used to live in Cairo and got used to the quality service: eyebrows threaded, beard shaped, hot towel shave. Traditional UK barbers had forgotten the art of customer care. Was really excited when a middle-eastern barbers opened in my village and haven't been disappointed.

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By *enarde OP   Man
3 days ago

Barnsley

It’s not just Turkish barbers there’s three shops opened in last 6 months just general stores

You never see a customer but they’re still open

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By *coobydoo1234Man
3 days ago

Manchester

I only ever use Turkish barbers x by far better and not a rip off x guys that go to hairdressers have serious issue x no wonder the wife can't get booked in, it's full of fucking men x

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By *reddy30XXXMan
3 days ago

Wolverhampton

Can the do shave intimacy area

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By *astDevonGuyMan
3 days ago

East Devon

It’s a conundrum, I use a local Kurdish barbers . The guys are all extremely good barbers (not to mention gorgeous) . Open till 18:00 Mon-Sat , 16:00 Sunday . Cash only. They are all driving top of the range Mercedes and BMW but share a low rent accommodation. It’s really down to the authorities to determine.

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By *ioralwankcurious1Man
3 days ago

northwest

Not been in for a while use to take my son, always a couple of decent looking ones to watch

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By *amie2018cMan
3 days ago

North Cambs/W Norf

Money laundering

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By *excessMan
3 days ago

Sleaford

I'm sure I read somewhere a few had been raided for suspected money laundering.

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By *lue555Man
3 days ago

harrow

Loads of big criminals buy proper businesses to make their money look legitimate.

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By *orthernmanMan
3 days ago

egremont

I don’t have a problem with them

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By *ameshertsMan
3 days ago

Hertford

I did stop using the one who took cash only, which I thought was a bit dodgy...I mean, who doesn't take credit card these days?

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By *IPMANMan
3 days ago

LONDON

Are they as dodgy as nail bars ?

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By *tar33Man
3 days ago

North London (outer)


"I only ever use Turkish barbers x by far better and not a rip off x guys that go to hairdressers have serious issue x no wonder the wife can't get booked in, it's full of fucking men x"

Why do you insert the letter x several times throughout your posts?

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By *b72Man
3 days ago

Moray

Don’t use them anymore because,

They’re only open late 1 night, whereas barber is open late 4 nights

Yep, you can walk in but can wait up to an hour, whereas I book online for the barber and turn up 5 mins before appointment

They only take cash

So not a fan of them

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By *ip71Man
3 days ago

Darlington

100% cash laundering, we need them gone... Trust me I know

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By *orkiguyMan
3 days ago

east yorkshire


"Nice if you like supporting organised crime gangs."

So true 👍

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By *dambi00Man
3 days ago

Leicester


"I did stop using the one who took cash only, which I thought was a bit dodgy...I mean, who doesn't take credit card these days?"

I do accounts for three barbershops, they all prefer cash for tax reasons.

My barber prefers cash, he charges £30 a haircut, does 8 haircuts a day, and is fully booked 5 days of the week he works.

Earns a pretty penny

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By *arol AnnTV/TS
3 days ago

lewisham

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By *WB and NSAMan
3 days ago

London

Another immigrant, poc post;

Meanwhile, the real highest-risk sectors for money laundering don’t look like the Turkish barber.

No one mentions, the white owned building companies that pay workers in cash. Scaffolding companies, building waste sorting companies.

Top money laundering sectors:

Financial Services

Hedge Funds, Asset & Fund Managers

Banks, Credit Unions & Building Societies

Private Equity & Corporate Finance

Cryptocurrency Platforms

Fintech Startups

Foreign Exchange & Money Transfer Businesses

Cash-in-Transit & Safety Deposit Box Providers

Crime is only perpetuated by poc, immigrants etc. never by white British people.

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By *eepeter4Man
3 days ago

Bournemouth


"Another immigrant, poc post;

Meanwhile, the real highest-risk sectors for money laundering don’t look like the Turkish barber.

No one mentions, the white owned building companies that pay workers in cash. Scaffolding companies, building waste sorting companies.

Top money laundering sectors:

Financial Services

Hedge Funds, Asset & Fund Managers

Banks, Credit Unions & Building Societies

Private Equity & Corporate Finance

Cryptocurrency Platforms

Fintech Startups

Foreign Exchange & Money Transfer Businesses

Cash-in-Transit & Safety Deposit Box Providers

Crime is only perpetuated by poc, immigrants etc. never by white British people.

"

well said

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By *arol AnnTV/TS
3 days ago

lewisham


"Another immigrant, poc post;

Meanwhile, the real highest-risk sectors for money laundering don’t look like the Turkish barber.

No one mentions, the white owned building companies that pay workers in cash. Scaffolding companies, building waste sorting companies.

Top money laundering sectors:

Financial Services

Hedge Funds, Asset & Fund Managers

Banks, Credit Unions & Building Societies

Private Equity & Corporate Finance

Cryptocurrency Platforms

Fintech Startups

Foreign Exchange & Money Transfer Businesses

Cash-in-Transit & Safety Deposit Box Providers

Crime is only perpetuated by poc, immigrants etc. never by white British people.

"

This^

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By *astguy7Man
3 days ago

Ross


"There are five separate Turkish barbers in our High St

I used to have my hair cut at a local English Barbers but he went appt only

I tried the Turkish barbers on by one and I have found the one where all of the guys do a great haircut

Now these places come under fire and there’s the suspicion if money laundering etc

However:

They are open late so you can get a haircut after work.

They open Sundays too!

They are walk in so easy to get a cut without appt

They are not expensive

They do a great job, really meticulous , taking their time ,

They offer you a drink of water

So I’m a fan and loyal customer

What’s your views?"

You're missing out. Mine also has a jar of Turkish Delight on the counter to help yourself.

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By *antsMeetsMan
3 days ago

uxbridge

Its not just Turkish barbers , its going on everywhere , franchises are another way, a certain baguette shop that is famous for its foot long baguettes is known for it as well.

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By *lue555Man
3 days ago

harrow


"Another immigrant, poc post;

Meanwhile, the real highest-risk sectors for money laundering don’t look like the Turkish barber.

No one mentions, the white owned building companies that pay workers in cash. Scaffolding companies, building waste sorting companies.

Top money laundering sectors:

Financial Services

Hedge Funds, Asset & Fund Managers

Banks, Credit Unions & Building Societies

Private Equity & Corporate Finance

Cryptocurrency Platforms

Fintech Startups

Foreign Exchange & Money Transfer Businesses

Cash-in-Transit & Safety Deposit Box Providers

Crime is only perpetuated by poc, immigrants etc. never by white British people.

well said "

why well said who on this thread said white people don’t do crime who here believes there’s no white British in jails? No one talking bs.

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By *optobottomrctMan
3 days ago

Penygraig

Like vape shops so obviously set up for money laundering one can only suppose they are alowed to exist so they can be monitored by Police and HMCE.

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By *dambi00Man
3 days ago

Leicester

Those American candy shops are dodgy as well, always empty with out of date stock but still manage to have shops on the high streets.

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By *upertedMan
3 days ago

Nelson

Ever heard the analogy of the 20 biscuits...?

20 on a plate and the government, big corporations, the banks etc take 18 foe themselves. Of the remaining 2 they say:

"Watch out! You only have 2, and Johnny Foreigner is after 1 of them!"

Always sleight of hand...

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By *attersbyMan
3 days ago

cotswold

I’m sure they are all only trying to earn an honest crust . Why all this negativity?

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By *eedsbearmanMan
3 days ago

Leeds


"I’m sure they are all only trying to earn an honest crust . Why all this negativity?"

Yes indeed. The Albanian mafia are the same just trying to feed their families shopping narcotics and people smuggling! Gotta earn an living.

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By *aul349Man
3 days ago

North of the Tyne


"I’m sure they are all only trying to earn an honest crust . Why all this negativity?

Yes indeed. The Albanian mafia are the same just trying to feed their families shopping narcotics and people smuggling! Gotta earn an living. "

This just about covers it.

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By *nthebuffMan
3 days ago

Liskeard

There are two types of business near me that got me thinking. Turkish barbers and nail bars/studios.

There's been quite a rise in the numbers of these yet when walking past it's rare to see anyone in them other than the barbers (one style wonders) usually sitting down on their phones. Similar picture with the nail premises.

Shop rental is high and the throughput can't be there to sustain the business let alone a decent (or even a living) wage for the barbers / nail people

The barber I use, traditional barbers, barbers are great & will style as you want it. Usually join a queue (no booking).

I know where I'm happy for my money to go

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By *enarde OP   Man
3 days ago

Barnsley


"Another immigrant, poc post;

Meanwhile, the real highest-risk sectors for money laundering don’t look like the Turkish barber.

No one mentions, the white owned building companies that pay workers in cash. Scaffolding companies, building waste sorting companies.

Top money laundering sectors:

Financial Services

Hedge Funds, Asset & Fund Managers

Banks, Credit Unions & Building Societies

Private Equity & Corporate Finance

Cryptocurrency Platforms

Fintech Startups

Foreign Exchange & Money Transfer Businesses

Cash-in-Transit & Safety Deposit Box Providers

Crime is only perpetuated by poc, immigrants etc. never by white British people.

"

I was asking peoples opinions of them

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By *ichey6Man
3 days ago

aberdeen

And the man has given his opinion....

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By *ngelaTaylorTV/TS
3 days ago

Peterbrough

Doesn't it make your hair all gooey?

Oh, sorry, that's Turkish Delight I'm thinking about.

Wahl and Veet sorts me out, so nothing Turkish required.

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By *angtMan
3 days ago

Wednesfield /Wolverhampton

I don’t use a Turkish barbers, even though there are many near me. I have used the same barber since my 20s, so I won’t change until he retires I guess.

As for the cash side of things, I almost always still pay in cash. Thats because I mainly get paid in cash though.

I do offer a card payment to my customers, but charge an extra £1 for that facility. I’m not paying a bank for my hard work. Most of my customers don’t want to either. Some pay by bank transfer, and that’s fine because it doesn’t cost me anything……..yet!!

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By *ashaTGirl1TV/TS
3 days ago


"Another immigrant, poc post;

Meanwhile, the real highest-risk sectors for money laundering don’t look like the Turkish barber.

No one mentions, the white owned building companies that pay workers in cash. Scaffolding companies, building waste sorting companies.

Top money laundering sectors:

Financial Services

Hedge Funds, Asset & Fund Managers

Banks, Credit Unions & Building Societies

Private Equity & Corporate Finance

Cryptocurrency Platforms

Fintech Startups

Foreign Exchange & Money Transfer Businesses

Cash-in-Transit & Safety Deposit Box Providers

Crime is only perpetuated by poc, immigrants etc. never by white British people.

"

Pmsl

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By *irralblokeMan
3 days ago

wallasey


"100% cash laundering, we need them gone... Trust me I know "

Yeah, they're all money laundering, it's true, the tooth fairy told me.

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By *exualCumeleonMan
3 days ago

Birmingham

There are at least 10 in my area with 2 more opening, The numbers don't add up. The one closest to me is 1 guy in a small commercial unit, all kitted out but very few customers, let's say they have 10 customers a day at £15 each say they are open 6 days a week that is £900 per week, £600 after tax, you have to pay rent, services, wages and pay for the new BMW. I don't know where the money comes from but it's not from cutting hair.

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By *ameshertsMan
3 days ago

Hertford


"I did stop using the one who took cash only, which I thought was a bit dodgy...I mean, who doesn't take credit card these days?

I do accounts for three barbershops, they all prefer cash for tax reasons.

My barber prefers cash, he charges £30 a haircut, does 8 haircuts a day, and is fully booked 5 days of the week he works.

Earns a pretty penny "

Prefers cash for tax reasons? Ha! Yeah I bet!!

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By *ameshertsMan
3 days ago

Hertford


"I don’t use a Turkish barbers, even though there are many near me. I have used the same barber since my 20s, so I won’t change until he retires I guess.

As for the cash side of things, I almost always still pay in cash. Thats because I mainly get paid in cash though.

I do offer a card payment to my customers, but charge an extra £1 for that facility. I’m not paying a bank for my hard work. Most of my customers don’t want to either. Some pay by bank transfer, and that’s fine because it doesn’t cost me anything……..yet!!"

Isn't it illegal to charge more for card payments. I thought it was

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By *irralblokeMan
3 days ago

wallasey


"I don’t use a Turkish barbers, even though there are many near me. I have used the same barber since my 20s, so I won’t change until he retires I guess.

As for the cash side of things, I almost always still pay in cash. Thats because I mainly get paid in cash though.

I do offer a card payment to my customers, but charge an extra £1 for that facility. I’m not paying a bank for my hard work. Most of my customers don’t want to either. Some pay by bank transfer, and that’s fine because it doesn’t cost me anything……..yet!!"

Hope you declare the extra income from it? Plus you can't charge more than your bank etc charges you for processing the payment.

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By *luggableMan
2 days ago

Wymondham

Most of them don't even speak Turkish. Iraqi/Iranian/Syrian Kurds seem to be prominent.

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By *angtMan
2 days ago

Wednesfield /Wolverhampton


"I don’t use a Turkish barbers, even though there are many near me. I have used the same barber since my 20s, so I won’t change until he retires I guess.

As for the cash side of things, I almost always still pay in cash. Thats because I mainly get paid in cash though.

I do offer a card payment to my customers, but charge an extra £1 for that facility. I’m not paying a bank for my hard work. Most of my customers don’t want to either. Some pay by bank transfer, and that’s fine because it doesn’t cost me anything……..yet!!

Hope you declare the extra income from it? Plus you can't charge more than your bank etc charges you for processing the payment. "

I declare all my income, whatever its source. Plus, I can charge whatever I want, it’s up to the customer if they want to pay the charge for my service or not have the service. I’m not really bothered either way.

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By *onMan
2 days ago

South Shore Blackpool.

It's a front for money laundering

Open extended hours to make it harder to disprove how much business they're actually doing.

Dealing cash only

Their business is just purely a service so there's no traceability of stock movements required so being a barber is the easiest type of business to do it.

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By *zaac CoxMan
2 days ago

FOREST OF DEAN

We have several Turkish barbers in the Forest of Dean. They are all very competent and very serious about how they style my hair. I'm often offered a coffee too which is a nice touch. Best of all they are sexy as hell 👍

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By *ammy57Man
2 days ago

Stevenage


"There are 6 “Turkish” barbers in my, local, small town. With the exception of the one that has been there 20 odd years, they are all totally empty 90+% of the time. Even at the weekend you will see them with no queue and maybe one person getting their hair cut.

Even in the long established one you see the barbers being paid cash counted out from a large brown envelope with no sign of a pay slip etc.

Given the level of business rents and rates I can’t see how many can be surviving purely in the basis of being a legitimate barber business."

Same for many of the high street small shops. How they turn a profit with minimal customer turnover I don't understand.

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By *uffolkman22Man
2 days ago

lavenham

Most Turkish barbers do not have enough customers coming thru the doors to pay wages and rates and somehow manage to stay open ?? ,so are frequently fronts for money laundering Turkish drug money ,

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By *lbert BelkinMan
2 days ago

Belfast

For 40+ years I went to my local barber, knew the guy by name, his wife etc.

15min cut, £20.

Through nesscesity I had to use a Turkish barber a year ago, and I am so glad I did.

Professional, courteous, polite as well as understanding.

I am offered a drink, and get a face and head massage for free every time.

Pensioner rate of £9, and minimum of 30mins each sitting.

I'll use them every time.

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By *aminbrumMan
2 days ago

Birmingham

It’s great that people here can see the real bigger picture. Well said 👏👏👏

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By *ammy57Man
2 days ago

Stevenage

Interesting reaction when I spoke Turkish to some.

I know my Turkish isn't that bad for what I said.

A lot of Kurds, a Bulgarian and a few Albanians. I've used all in my town and I'd say half were Turkish.

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By *ananabrumMan
2 days ago

castle bromwich

Having done work at alot of turkish barbers (40+ different ones) and been onsite during police vists i can confirm the majority are clearly laundering money.

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By *loverfieldMan
2 days ago

Dalton, Cumbria

I worry more about the crimes committed by our politicians and their rich friends...

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By *ooking for sexy funMan
2 days ago

Taunton


"I worry more about the crimes committed by our politicians and their rich friends..."

I worry more about someone getting off a dinghy with a dirty bomb or at least some of the parts for one then all meeting up ,assembling said device and causing severe damage

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By *irralblokeMan
2 days ago

wallasey


"I worry more about the crimes committed by our politicians and their rich friends...

I worry more about someone getting off a dinghy with a dirty bomb or at least some of the parts for one then all meeting up ,assembling said device and causing severe damage "

Paranoid much?

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By *irralblokeMan
2 days ago

wallasey


"Most Turkish barbers do not have enough customers coming thru the doors to pay wages and rates and somehow manage to stay open ?? ,so are frequently fronts for money laundering Turkish drug money ,"

You do realise the vast majority aren't Turkish?

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By *utcock61Man
2 days ago

glasgow

nearly all Kurdish.

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By *oose44Man
2 days ago

liverpool


"For 40+ years I went to my local barber, knew the guy by name, his wife etc.

15min cut, £20.

Through nesscesity I had to use a Turkish barber a year ago, and I am so glad I did.

Professional, courteous, polite as well as understanding.

I am offered a drink, and get a face and head massage for free every time.

Pensioner rate of £9, and minimum of 30mins each sitting.

I'll use them every time."

Yes that £9 for over 30min work so £18 an hour would not cover a genuine business with premises. They don’t need customers hence can spend time doing stuff just to waste time.

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By *tar33Man
20 hours ago

North London (outer)


"Most Turkish barbers do not have enough customers coming thru the doors to pay wages and rates and somehow manage to stay open ?? ,so are frequently fronts for money laundering Turkish drug money ,

You do realise the vast majority aren't Turkish?"

Turkish Kurds who, along with Albanians, are the largest organised crime groups involved in the drug trade, in the UK.

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By *imoninleeds1970Man
20 hours ago

Leeds

HMCE ceased to exist 20 years ago. Speaks volumes. Try HMRC

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By *otonFellaMan
20 hours ago

Southampton

The one that was local to me (until I moved a couple of months ago) openly & brazenly sells drugs & doesn't even try to hide it. Often see them exchanging goods for cash with people parked outside. A high volume road in a residential area too. The local plod are likely on the payroll so see & say nothing.

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