Proper Barbering

Private, award-winning barber in Milton Keynes

Precision skin fades, tailored haircuts and bespoke beard sculpting, delivered one-to-one in a calm countryside studio minutes from Milton Keynes. Free on-site parking. Appointment-only by design.

The Proper studio: a tan leather barber chair beside a walnut slat wall
About Proper

A haircut is never just a haircut

Proper Barbering is an award-winning, private luxury barbershop serving Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire. It is led by Georgia Herbert, a multi-award-winning barber and educator with over 15 years’ experience, known for advanced skin fades, tailored haircuts and beard design built around face shape, structure and long-term wear.

What started as a single chair in a converted garden shed is now an inclusive studio on a Buckinghamshire farm, where the pace slows and the craft takes centre stage. Every service is one-to-one, and all hair types, textures and genders get the same meticulous attention.

  • The studio’s arched mirror above a tan leather barber chair
  • Looking through the studio from the window, towards the arched mirror
  • Georgia Herbert in the Proper studio at Cooksoe Farm
  • A skin fade seen from behind
  • A client reclined for a beard sculpt
  • A short grey fade with a full, trimmed beard
“For me, Proper is about keeping things real: honest craft, genuine care and taking time to get the details right. It’s where skill meets authenticity, so people leave not just looking sharp, but feeling completely themselves.”
Georgia Herbert, founder

Personal. Professional. Proper.

Personal

Every service is tailored to you: your lifestyle, your look, your time. In a calm, private setting, we focus on understanding what you want and delivering it with quiet precision.

Professional

More than fifteen years at the forefront of British barbering, backed by awards and education. You are in the hands of someone who values precision and discretion.

Proper

More than a name, it is the standard: correct, refined and exacting. From the moment you arrive to the final finish, everything is thoughtfully considered.

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254 reviews. One verdict.

4.9

from 254 Google reviews

Absolutely brilliant service, retro haircut and beard trim from Georgia. From greeting to goodbye all was perfect. Certainly the best proper barber in Olney and absolutely up with the best I have ever been to in the country. Georgia obviously has so much passion and professionalism in everything she does and it really shows. The stying was perfect for me .I’ve signed up to membership so will be back soon! Thank you Georgia and Team

Robert Powell, via Google

Georgia is hands down one of the best barbers ever! The salon is super chilled. Great environment. Amazing service which is super personal. We have been on operation wedding hair prep and she has been great! Highly recommend

Bethany Woodcock, via Google

Amazing service and a quality private barber shop. Highly recommend! 👌✂️

danny pratt, via Google

Fantastic experience getting my beard shaped by Georgia. She’s super engaging, knows her stuff with attention to detail and clearly takes pride in her work, a top-tier beard trim. A lovely place, beats going to any high street, highly recommend!

Russell Coughtrey, via Google
  • Photo from Robert Powell's Google review
  • Photo from Bethany Woodcock's Google review

One chair. The time is yours.

Pick a service and a time that suits you. If you would rather talk it through first, call Georgia on 07852 991394.

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The things people ask before their first visit.

Where is Proper Barbering?

Our private studio is at Unit 5, Cooksoe Farm, Chicheley, MK16 9JP, in the Buckinghamshire countryside just minutes from Milton Keynes and Newport Pagnell. There is free on-site parking.

Do you accept walk-ins?

No. Proper operates by appointment only, to provide an uninterrupted, calm experience for every client.

Do you cut all hair types and styles?

Yes. We welcome all hair types, textures and genders, and everyone receives the same meticulous attention.

Do you offer beard sculpting?

Yes. Bespoke beard sculpting is a speciality, designed around face shape, structure and long-term wear. It can be booked with a haircut or skin fade.

When are you open?

Tuesday to Friday, 12 pm to 8 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, so evening appointments are available during the week.