Barbería El Mentidero

When you think about your business, what are you most proud of?

We are a classic barbershop where we offer a traditional service to our customers. Without forgetting the traditional techniques, we also carry out modern work.

What is the history of your commerce?

Born in 2021. Having closed the Malayerba barbershop in the middle of the pandemic, Roberto, as manager of the place, I decided to open on my own a place where the essence of Malayerba and therefore of the classic barbershop as a trade could be found.

Hence our motto: Craftsmanship and tradition.

What is your professional experience?

29 years of profession. During my military service I was a barber. I worked in the oldest barbershop in my town, Pozuelo. To continue being self-employed and later to work as a salaried employee in several barbershops in Madrid and the suburbs. Until I became the founder of Malayerba and thanks to this, which was the springboard, I went on to own what is now El Mentidero.

How has covid 19 affected your business?

I was fortunate enough to open past the hard hit of the pandemic. 19 January 2021.

We only had to take the precautions required by the health law.

What services and products does your business provide?

Haircuts. Beard grooming and shaving.

Styling products: gel, pomade, clays, cream.

Beard products: oils, balms, shampoo

Miscellaneous products: shampoos. Aftershave, personal grooming soaps.

What other NGOs do you collaborate with?

Red Cross, Amnesty International and UNRWA.

I do this on a personal level.