75% of Men More Loyal to Barbers Than Partners, Survey Shows

Apr 24, 2025 Kriti Keshari

A 2023 survey by Capital Hair and Beauty found that 75% of men feel more loyal to their barbers than to their romantic partners

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Nearly seven million British men admitted they'd feel guiltier about "cheating" on their barber than on their significant other

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28% of men said they would never go to another barber compared to just 15% of women

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45% of men avoid switching barbers because they dread having to explain why

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30% fear the wrath of a bad haircut more than relationship drama

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Experts attribute this loyalty to routine, familiarity, and years of trust built between men and their barbers

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