Founder & Master Barber
Marcus Reid
Marcus opened Maverick Male Grooming in 2018 after spending over a decade working in barbershops across London. His background covers everything from classic wet shaves to contemporary skin fades, and he's spent years studying the techniques that genuinely stand the test of time.
Growing up in East London, Marcus noticed there was a gap between the quick-turnaround barbershops that dominated the high street and the higher-end salons that often felt uncomfortable for the average bloke. He wanted to create somewhere that offered quality without pretension — a shop where men could get an excellent cut, have a proper conversation, and leave feeling better than when they walked in.
Outside the shop, Marcus is involved in local mentorship programmes that help young people enter the trade. He believes the barbering profession deserves more respect than it typically gets, and tries to demonstrate that through the standard of work he holds himself to every day.
"A good haircut isn't a luxury. It's a basic part of taking care of yourself, and it should be available to everyone without it being a stressful experience."
