Portsmouth Barber Supports the Local Homeless Community

Silky Smooth Barbers has always believed that a barbershop should be part of the community around it. In Portsmouth and Southsea, that means more than tidy fades, beard trims and sharp everyday haircuts. It also means showing up when local people need practical support.

Silky Smooth Barbers on Albert Road has long been part of the local Southsea and Portsmouth community.

As originally reported by The News Portsmouth, Andrei Budai, owner of Silky Smooth Barbers on Albert Road, supported a local church-led project by welcoming homeless people into the shop for community haircuts. The work formed part of a wider effort involving churches across Portsmouth, helping people access safe spaces, conversation and practical care.

A barbershop with a local role

For many people, a haircut is not just about appearance. It can help someone feel cleaner, calmer and more confident. It can also create a simple moment of normality: sitting in the chair, having a conversation and being treated with respect.

That was the heart of the Portsmouth project. Father Marcin from St Swithun’s Church in Southsea helped connect people with the shop, while the wider church network provided overnight support across the city. Silky Smooth Barbers’ role was straightforward: use barbering skills in a way that could make a practical difference.

A tidy chair, clean tools and a respectful welcome all matter when barbering is used to support people locally.

Why grooming support matters

Good grooming can affect how someone feels walking back into the world. A neat haircut or beard trim can restore a sense of dignity, especially for someone going through a difficult period. The chair becomes a place where people are listened to, not rushed or judged.

That same standard carries through the daily work at Silky Smooth Barbers. Whether a client comes in for a skin fade, a classic cut, a beard trim or advice on a new style, the aim is to make the experience professional, calm and personal.

Proud to be part of Portsmouth and Southsea

Portsmouth is a city with strong local ties, and Southsea businesses are often at their best when they stay connected to the people around them. Silky Smooth Barbers is proud to be based on Albert Road and to serve clients from Southsea, Portsmouth, the university community, local families and the Royal Navy community.

Good barbering is about more than the cut itself: it is also about trust, conversation and helping people feel seen.

The community project remains a reminder of what barbering can mean beyond the haircut itself. Skill matters. Clean work matters. But so does the way people are welcomed, spoken to and looked after while they are in the chair.

Visit Silky Smooth Barbers

If you are looking for a professional local barber in Portsmouth or Southsea, visit Silky Smooth Barbers on Albert Road. Book now or walk in when you are nearby.

Original local coverage: The News Portsmouth, 2018.