Eric: Barbier - Finest Gentlemen Care

 

No beard, no problem.  Whew. 

Peter's barber, Anthony, agreed to allow me into his gentlemen's establishment for some overdue work.  It's about who you know, you know. Anthony is from Ghana and speaks perfect English which is important for communicating my particular hair needs.

In 2000, in the centre of Hamburg with a direct view of the Alster, a men-only salon was established on Ballindamm specializing entirely in male grooming. Eric was a pioneer of the German art of barbering and dedicated himself to professional beard care, manicures, and pedicures.

In 2001, Eric hired master barber Anthony Stölting, who had acquired his special barbering skills in England and France. Shaving culture and modern haircuts made the barbershop known far beyond the gates of Hamburg. The cult status of the art of barbering was born and enthusiastically embraced by the Hanseatic people.

After Eric's sudden death at the end of 2014, Anthony continued the tradition in Eric's name, and in the following years developed his very own product range especially for men.

In 2018, another stylish barbershop for the highest demands of men was opened in the heart of Hamburg's Hafencity. (Harbor City) My favorite location.

Anthony is on the right. This is the first time that I have seen him maskless. The crazy strict German rules require not only masks to be worn in the shop but a negative Covid test immediately before your appointment.