Barber in Yaletown, Vancouver
Yaletown has no shortage of places to get a haircut. What it has less of is a barber who's been doing this for decades, trained internationally, works out of a quiet boutique space, and knows your hair type before you sit down.
That's Adam Petipas.
A Different Kind of Barbershop
Adam's studio isn't a high-volume shop. There's no walk-in line, no waiting with strangers, no rush to turn the chair over.
It's a small, appointment-only space on Hamilton Street — which means when you're in, you're the focus. Adam has time to talk through the cut, work precisely, and make sure you leave looking the way you came in hoping to look.
His background spans traditional barbering and international training with names like Glassbox, Menspire, and Vidal Sassoon. He works across hair types — from straight to wavy to textured and curly — and across lengths, from close fades to shoulder-length cuts.
Services & Pricing
Haircuts, beard trims, and fades in Yaletown, Vancouver. Appointment-only barbershop with decades of experience. Book online with Adam Petipas Hair.
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$75
A precision cut built around your hair — not a template. Adam works across all lengths and textures, from close clipper work and skin fades to scissor cuts on longer styles. Every appointment starts with a consultation so the cut is calibrated to your hair's structure, growth pattern, and how you actually wear it day to day.
Best for: all hair types, all lengths. Whether you're keeping it tight or growing it out.
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$112.50
The full service. Your haircut combined with beard shaping and trim, all in one appointment. Adam works the cut and the beard together — making sure they're balanced and intentional, not two separate things happening to your face.
Best for: clients who maintain both hair and beard and want both looking sharp.
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$37.50
Beard shaping, edging, and trim. Whether you're maintaining a close crop or working with more length, Adam will edge, clean up, and shape to your face. Can be booked as a standalone appointment or added to a haircut.
Best for: beard maintenance between haircuts, or a standalone grooming session.
Find the Studio
Adam's Yaletown studio is located at 204 – 1090 Hamilton Street, in the Hamilton Street retail strip between Helmcken and Davie. The Yaletown-Roundhouse SkyTrain station is a five-minute walk. Street parking is available on Hamilton and surrounding blocks.
The studio serves clients from across Vancouver — including Downtown, False Creek, Olympic Village, Fairview, Kitsilano, and South Granville. Appointment only — no walk-ins.
What Makes Adam Different
There are good barbers in Yaletown. Here's what sets Adam apart.
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Adam is a second-generation barber. He grew up around the trade, built a proper foundation in traditional barbering, and has been refining it ever since. That kind of depth shows in the work.
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Most barbers train locally and stay local. Adam has trained with Bon’s Hair, Glassbox, Menspire, and Vidal Sassoon — industry leaders whose influence is felt in the precision and versatility of his cuts.
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Adam is one of the few Yaletown barbers with genuine expertise in curly and textured hair. Whether you have coily, curly, wavy, or straight hair, Adam works with the actual structure of your hair — not a one-size template.
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One barber, one chair, full attention. Not a franchise, not a volume shop.
FAQs
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No. This keeps the experience focused and ensures no waiting.
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Availability varies. Check the Acuity booking link for current openings. Booking a week ahead is usually sufficient.
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Yes. I have experience with straight, wavy, curly, coily, and curly-textured hair. If you have textured or curly hair specifically, see the curly & textured hair page for more detail on his approach.
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Yes. Street parking is available on Hamilton Street and surrounding blocks in Yaletown. Parking in Yaletown can be tough so please give yourself enough time. The studio is also a 5-minute walk from Yaletown-Roundhouse SkyTrain.
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Consultation, the cut, and finish. Adam will talk through what you're going for before starting.