Who are we?
We are Wiggies Barbershop. For nearly 4 decades, Our barbershop has operated in the affluent town of Sawbridgeworth. Home to some of Britain's celebrity elite. Our traditional English barbershop gives a nod to days of old barbers by keeping the much loved walk-in service and is a hub for conversation and local news.
Read below to find out what sets us apart from other shops and why you can confidently choose us when you next need a haircut or shave and learn about our heritage through our collection of photographs.
What makes us different from all the other barber shops and unisex salons?
Its our wealth of knowledge in the industry, the fact that we have been doing this for years.
Its also down to the fact that every barber in the Wiggies Barbers team has had the very best of barber training. We train the old school way, Our training is based on a system that's been passed down from generation to generation.
None of our barbers are put through a run of the mill college course or trained en-mass. Every barber employed by Wiggies are trained individually by our very own training academy and are taught the same way of cutting as was the first ever Wiggies barber!
Sawbridgeworth - Knight Street c1903
How do I know I can trust you with my hair?
Trusting someone new to cut your hair is a huge thing. We understand that a haircut isn't just a haircut...Its a personal experience and that's why we tailor your cut and service to suit you as an individual.
All of our barbers are also state registered with the Hair Council and can be found at www.haircouncil.org.uk who are a recognised governing body you can trust.
Sawbridgeworth - Charles Riches c1970.. Wiggies Would later be opened in the far left building adjoining Charles Riches
In October of 1982, John Wigmore opened the doors of Wiggies Barbers Sawbridgeworth. John run the business for a couple of years and seeing the success of the Sawbridgeworth shop, John handed it over to his younger brother James Wigmore and went on to open Wiggies Barbers Thorley. James continued to run the Sawbridgeworth shop for the next thirty four years before taking retirement and passing the business on to his Grandson Michael Willis SRSB in January 2018. Michael started at the shop at 12 years of age as a "Saturday boy" and at the age of 16 took on an apprenticeship role. Since then, Michael has been an International Educator for Denman International, has travelled the world Educating on stage at hair shows along side some of the worlds best hairdressers. Michael has big plans for Wiggies Barbers turning the original Sawbridgeworth shop into his flagship shop and creating an incredible brand that customers will be happy to be a part of. "We have created a fantastic selection of men's grooming products which we are proud to offer our clients" - Michael Willis SRSB
John Wigmore - The Founder of Wiggies Barbers
James Wigmore - front in his early barbering days
Left to Right: Michael Willis SRSB (current owner of Wiggies Barbers Sawbridgeworth) James Wigmore (Former owner of Wiggies Barbers Sawbridgeworth) and Roger Wigmore (James Wigmores son, International Educator for Denman and Panasonic and owner of Wiggies Barbers Hornchurch) - Hairdressing Business Awards Finalists 2011
Roger Wigmore and Trevor Sorbie - BHA 2011
Michael Willis SRSB after the awards hand out
