The Barber Club Bentleigh

I was in Bentleigh and needed a haircut so decided to go here. I really didn’t expect to be treated so badly!
Firstly as I walked in and proceeded to sit down I was asked by a man if I wanted a haircut in a fairly abrupt tone. I said yes and he pointed to a touchscreen where I proceeded to type my name.
My girlfriend came with me as we were running other errands and wanted to wait for me. After a few minutes, a woman appeared holding a camera and proceeded to take photos of one man whilst he had his hair cut.
After taking these shots, the woman then gave my partner a look and asked her if she could move from her seat so she could then take a photo of just the men — no please or thank you and a photo nobody consented to. My partner got up and was moved into the corner where she was put on show and made to feel very uncomfortable as anyone would. After 5 minutes the women then moved on to shooting something else and didn’t take the time to let my partner know she was done. After acknowledging that my partner was still standing awkwardly in the corner, she then pointed to a child sized seat away from everyone and said ‘you can take that seat’ as someone had taken her’s. My partner decided to leave.
I was now in a predicament as to whether I went with her or stayed. I decided to stay — after all, 20 minutes had passed and I was second in the queue. A few more minutes passed and another man who worked there started to call out a name I couldn’t quite hear over the noise. I turned to him and he asked me «are you *such and such name*» but I still couldn’t hear him so I said «sorry, did you say *my name*» and he hadn’t. I looked around and nobody had responded so I shook my head at the man as to say I don’t think he’s here.
After 10 or so seconds had passed, a lady in the middle of cutting hair turned around to me and asked «is there a problem?» and glanced at the man I had spoken to just a few seconds ago. i said «no» and she asked me if I was sure. I said I was sure and was quite taken aback. She gave me a long, cold stare as if she thought I’d been rude to the man. This made me feel really unwelcomed and I didn’t know why she was being so hostile.
After those 3 incidents, I decided I didn’t want to spend my money here or have my hair cut by someone who had made me feel uncomfortable and unwelcomed.

If you’re a guy looking for a haircut, give this place a go. You will enjoy the experience.
I’ve only been to The Barber Club once (they have sister store in Docklands, which I have also never been to), and only because my favorite hairdresser moved here. While it is a trek form my place in Essendon, I was impressed with the set up and service.
The visit clocked up at $ 30.
The shop if beautifully presented, with wooden fixtures taking centre stage, and lounging bench sofas to relax on while you wait your turn. As a nice surprise, the current newspaper was provided as well.
The staff were chatty, and since I know my hairdresser, it was great to catch up.
As the name suggests, it is a male-​focused establishment, so ladies looking for a cut, colour and blow wave may be disappointed. Nice touches included having a warm towel placed on my neck prior to the lather being applied by brush in anticipation of the straight blade.
I will be back, it’s an awesome set up, even if slightly out of my way.