FXDE
BARBER
BATTLE
Cut. Compete. Conquer.
The stage where South Africa's best barbers step up.
Coming 2027
The FXDE Barber Battle returns in 2027. The date and venue will be announced here. Enter now to secure your spot.
The prize
Serious rewards for serious barbers.
R20,000
Cash
- + ~R10,000 FXDE product kit
- + FXDE Championship Belt
- + Professionally produced "hero winner" content package
R10,000
Cash
+ FXDE equipment hamper
R5,000
Cash
+ FXDE equipment hamper
Product package
+ FXDE / sponsor product package
How it works
1
Apply
Submit your entry with your details before the closing date.
2
Get selected
A shortlist of finalists is announced.
3
Compete live
Finalists battle it out at the event.
4
Win
Prizes awarded on the day.
Meet the contenders
Who will make the cut?
Finalists announced - date to be confirmed.
Sibusiso M.
Fade Factory
Durban
Thabo N.
Precision Cuts
Johannesburg
Lerato K.
The Groom Room
Pretoria
Junaid A.
Elite Fades
Cape Town
Sipho D.
Top Tier Barbering
Durban
Mandla P.
Clean Lines
Bloemfontein
Finalists announced - date to be confirmed.
Event details
Venue to be confirmed
Durban, South Africa
Venue to be confirmed
Address to be confirmed
Event date
2027, to be announced
The Barber Battle has moved to 2027. The date and venue will be announced here, and shared with every finalist, closer to the time.
Rules & eligibility summary
- Open to working barbers across South Africa.
- One entry per person.
- You must be 18 or have parental/guardian consent to enter.
- All entries are subject to the official Competition Rules.
FAQ
The FXDE Barber Battle takes place in 2027. The exact date and venue will be announced on this page, and every finalist will be told directly.