Some matters of personal grooming — nail clipping, shaving, and a basic skincare regime — can easily be done from home. Others, however, should really be left in the hands of the professionals.

But out of the raft of salons in the city, which is the best? Fear not, we’ve done the hard yards for you and have condensed our top picks into this handy guide to the best in the barbering biz.

From retro-cool barbers where a visit comes with a glass of whisky or an ice-cold beer, to trendy venues offering everything from facials and scalp treatments; read on for our roundup of the best grooming joints in town.

Kicking off with some new kids on the block, 5000BC is the brainchild of Jimmy de Jesus and Tay Basham. Don’t be fooled by their recent opening though, the Sydney locals have a wealth of experience and have been cutting hair and sculpting beards for decades before striking out on their own.

Managing to rack up an impressive five-star review from over 100 reviewers on Google, the team is quickly growing a cult following for their attention to detail and relaxed service.

They offer shaves, shapes, and fades of all descriptions in lux industrial settings, all served with a complimentary tipple on the side.

Speaking to The Latch, Jimmy told us that 5000BC’s approach is what sets them apart; “we really focus on the consultation and making sure everyone gets exactly what they want.”

He’s not wrong. In the hour or so…