Free Haircuts at Thomas Lloyd Barbering Academy
Looking for a free haircut in Cardiff? You’ve come to the right place. At Thomas Lloyd Barbering Academy, we offer free haircuts from our students as part of their training. You get a free haircut, they get real-world cutting experience – it’s a win-win!
We have hundreds of five-star reviews and happy customers who have visited our barber shop for a free haircut. So, whether you’re looking to save money, try a different style, or freshen up, come visit the barbering academy for a range of free services.

We accept any style, hair or texture. Got something specific in mind? Bring a picture of what you’d like with you. If you’re not sure what kind of style you’d like, we’re happy to advise during your appointment.
How to Book
To book, just visit our online booking form. We have appointments available from Monday to Friday, so you can find a time to suit you!
When booking, we ask a few things:
- That you leave at least one hour free for your appointment.
- You must be 18 or over.
- Please arrive five minutes before your appointment time.
- That you let us know if you can’t attend.
How to Find Us
You can find us at 109 Woodville Road, Cardiff. We’re only a short walk from Cathays train station. If you’re arriving by car, please be aware that there are some permit only parking spaces in the surrounding streets, but it is possible to park near our barber shop.

Why We Offer Free Haircuts
We offer free haircuts to help train our student barbers. Students begin cutting on day two and enter the live barber shop during week four of their nine-week course. They are always supervised by academy staff and have undergone weeks of training before transitioning to live models.
What Happens During Your Appointment
When you arrive you’ll be greeted by your barber. After a consultation to talk about what you want, we will begin the service you’ve requested. Your hair may be washed during your appointment but can also be done at your request.
Our Free Haircut Reviews
We’ve served hundreds of clients and received some great feedback about our students! Here is just a small sample. Want to see more? See our reviews here.



Visit us today to get the cut you want, as you want it, for free! Any questions? Get in touch. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to take a look at what happens in the shop. We look forward to welcoming you for a free haircut!