The People Behind the Craft
Every barber on our team was hand picked for their skill, their eye for detail, and their commitment to making you look and feel your best.
James Sterling
Founder and Master Barber
“A great barber doesn't just cut hair. He reads faces, understands proportion, and builds confidence one cut at a time.”
James opened Sterling and Blade in 2010 after training under some of the best barbers in London and New York. He built the shop on a simple idea: grooming should be an experience, not an errand. Fifteen years later, that philosophy hasn't changed but his technique has only sharpened. James still takes clients four days a week because the chair is where he belongs.
Marcus Cole
Senior Barber
“Texture is everything. The difference between a good cut and a great one is in how it moves.”
Marcus is known for two things: his meticulous blending and his ability to make every client feel like they are the only person in the room. He specialises in textured work and has developed a reputation for Afro styling that has earned him a fiercely loyal following. When he is not in the chair, he is studying new techniques because standing still is not in his nature.
Luca Rossi
Creative Barber
“Barbering is design. Every head is a canvas and every cut should say something.”
Luca brings Italian craftsmanship and a contemporary edge that sets his work apart. He is the barber you come to when you want something different, a style that turns heads without trying too hard. His precision line work and creative colouring have made him the go to for clients who see their hair as an extension of their identity.
Daniel Okafor
Barber and Grooming Specialist
“Every client deserves to leave feeling better than when they walked in. That is the only metric that matters.”
Daniel has a gift for making people comfortable, especially the younger ones and first timers. His razor work is as clean as anyone's in the city, and his beard shaping is precise without being fussy. He joined Sterling and Blade three years ago and has become one of the most requested barbers on the team.