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4.9 · 800+ reviews Westlands, Nairobi

Old-world craft.
Modern man.

A premium barbershop in Westlands, Nairobi — where every cut is shaped by patience, precision and a touch of ritual.

4.9Google rating
800+Reviews
4Master barbers
10Years experience
The Ronin philosophy

Every chair tells a story.

At Ronin we believe a great cut is more than grooming — it's a quiet hour for yourself. A pause from the noise. Warm towels, sharp blades, considered conversation.

Whether you're heading to the boardroom, the altar or simply the weekend, our master barbers craft a look that's distinctly yours.

Master barbers10+ years experience each
Hot towel ritualsTraditional shave & wet cut
No-rush policyOne chair per hour
Our services

Crafted for the discerning gentleman.

Every service includes complimentary espresso, hot towel ritual and a styling consultation.

Classic 30 min

The Gentleman's Cut

Precision haircut, wash and styling with consultation. Our signature service.

KSh 2,200 Book
Shave 35 min

Hot Towel Shave

Traditional straight razor shave with hot towels and luxury aftershave balm.

KSh 2,400 Book
Beard 25 min

Beard Sculpting

Beard trim, line-up, hot towel and beard oil treatment for the perfectly groomed look.

KSh 1,800 Book
Quick 15 min

Express Trim

Quick line-up and clean-up between full cuts. In and out in 15 minutes.

KSh 900 Book
Premium 75 min

Father & Son

Two signature cuts for father and son. Bond over a shared barbershop experience.

KSh 4,500 Book
Meet the masters

Four barbers. One standard.

Each Ronin master has trained internationally. Choose your barber when booking.

4.9 12 yrs

Marcus Otieno

Master Barber & Founder

Trained at Pall Mall Barbers, London. Specialty: classic gentleman's cuts.

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4.9 9 yrs

Brian Mwangi

Senior Barber

Modern fade specialist. Cape Town & New York trained. Loves precision lineups.

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5.0 11 yrs

Yusuf Hassan

Master Barber

Traditional shave master. The hands behind our hot towel ritual experience.

Hot shaveBeardClassic
4.8 7 yrs

David Kamau

Barber

Young talent with sharp eye for current trends. Great with kids and young men.

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Our story

Built by barbers, for the modern gentleman.

Ronin was founded in 2024 by Marcus Otieno — a London-trained barber who came home to Nairobi with one mission: to bring back the lost art of the traditional barbershop.

From the leather chairs to the brass fittings to the carefully chosen records playing in the background, every detail has been considered. This isn't just a haircut. It's a ritual.

"We named ourselves after the Ronin — the masterless samurai who refined their craft in solitude. Barbering, done right, is exactly that."

— Marcus Otieno, Founder
What our clients say

4.9 stars from over 800 reviews.

★★★★★

"Best barbershop in Nairobi. Marcus understood exactly what I wanted from a single sentence. The hot towel shave is a real experience."

JK
James KariukiGoogle · 2 weeks ago
★★★★★

"My wedding day cut from Yusuf was perfect. The whole experience felt like a small luxury. I now book a chair every two weeks."

AM
Ahmed MohamedGoogle · 1 month ago
★★★★★

"Brian gave me the cleanest fade I've ever had. The booking system is also so easy — I picked my time on my phone in seconds."

PO
Peter OmondiGoogle · 3 weeks ago
Find us

Westlands, Nairobi.

Tucked just off Waiyaki Way, our shop is a sanctuary from the city outside. Free underground parking available.

LocationGround Floor, Sigma Centre, Westlands, Nairobi
HoursMon – Sat: 9am – 8pm
Sun: 10am – 5pm
Phone+254 786 942 444
WhatsAppQuick bookings & questions
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Ronin Barber Co.