Megan is a gem!
Stumbled across her while I was looking for a barber, her place is inconspicuously hidden in the back alley near the Guting Station/NTNU area. No fancy signs, just a workshop tucked away in the top of a residential building. Nevertheless, the space has a good vibe and she has written her style all over the place.
Megan is methodical with her cuts, she doesn't try to rush with the latest style but more based on her knowledge of your hair and what would work best for each person's situation. I find there are too many barber/stylists out there that try to prep someone up with the latest style without understanding if it fits the person's hair type.
It's appointment only, so make sure you book something before going. I am sure you will be...
Read moreAre you a foreigner in Taiwan (specifically Taipei) who has never been able to get a proper haircut (or beard trim) just because you lack communication skills in Mandarin or other Taiwanese languages? Well, look no further. Megan's the answer to your laments! I have been her customer for more than a year now (by that I mean, I got to only her when I need a haircut). Also, if you are like me and need someone to groom all the bushiness that you can call a beard, Megan take care of it like a pro! Finally, when you are getting a haircut, which may take a little more time than expected, you will not be bored even for a moment, because Megan is not only meticulous with her work but also a good conversationalist and a music...
Read moreI discovered Megan a year ago by searching for "skin fade" in google maps in Taipei after previously having 2 very bad experiences—at the time most barbers in Taiwan did not know how to do a skin fade properly. Korean pop ideal hairstyles were more in the vogue (and still are). Having worked in NYC and London, it was no problem for Megan. I've been coming to her studio every week now for the past 11 months. In addition to being top-tier with the trimmers Megan has also shared a lot of Living-In-Taiwan advice (i.e. a typhoon is coming, stock your fridge up before the shelves go empty). It's always a pleasure to stop by for my...
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