South Side Barber

South Side Barber is today one of Nice's most recognised barbershops, selected in the ThreeBestRated top 3 for 2026 after a 50-point inspection. Behind this reputation: two founders with complementary profiles — Sasha, exceptional artistic director and colourist, and Fabio, master of technical cuts and fades — who have built together an urban-vintage universe in their own image.

The project has grown across two addresses: the historic salon at 14 rue Cassini in the port quarter, and the South Side Barber Studio at 8 rue Grimaldi, more central, in a larger, more studio-oriented space. Both share the same visual DNA — exposed brick, vintage mirrors, dark wood furniture, warm lights — and the same philosophy of high-end service without rigidity.

Services

South Side Barber covers a very wide spectrum: from American fades (skin fade, taper, drop fade) to revisited classic cuts, tribal designs to crown cuts, millimetre-sculpted beards to old-school shaving. Sasha is particularly renowned for her technical transformations — long cuts, Brazilian straightening, hair and beard colouring — services rare in a traditional barbershop. All styles, all hair textures are mastered.

Pricing

Men's cut €25–35 (Sasha Manager: €55–65). Beard trim €18–25. Traditional shave €30. Brazilian straightening €40–70. Beard colouring €15.

Guest Reviews

Highlights: South Side Barber is regularly cited as Nice's finest creative barbershop — its ThreeBestRated 2026 top 3 selection is considered deserved by the vast majority of reviewers. Mastery of American fades and technical cuts is unanimously praised. Sasha is described as an exceptional colourist and barber. The urban, relaxed atmosphere makes the experience enjoyable from start to finish.

Areas for improvement: Slots with Sasha specifically are very in demand and booking lead times can be long. Some visitors mention that prices with the artistic director are above average.

Overall: South Side Barber is the creative reference of Nice's barbershops — the address for those who want a cut like no other, carried out by a team that treats every client as an artistic project.