Truefitt and Hill History

In 1805, William Francis Truefitt opened his first Gentlemen's Barber Shop at 2 Cross-Lane, Long Acre London. In 1811 he moved the business to 40 Old Bond Street and established himself as "Court Hair Cutter" and "Court Head Dresser" where, along with his sole employee, his brother Peter, he was soon to become Wigmaker, by Royal Appointment to His Majesty, King George III.

Throughout the early part of the 19th century, when regular visits to the barber were essential to facilitate the wearing of wigs by Gentlemen, Old Bond Street became increasingly more fashionable and the Truefitt's barber shop flourished.

In 1911 Edwin Hill & Co. set up a barber shop at 23 Old Bond Street, and it was to this address H.P. Truefitt (Francis Truefitt's nephew) moved in 1935 to form, the still existing, Truefitt & Hill. Other Truefitt regional outlets were merged into the present company in 1941. The present location of Truefitt & Hill at 71 St. James's Street, London, was taken up on Valentine's Day 1994.

Truefitt and Hill occupies the position of one of the leading men's barber shops in the World. Glancing at the appointments book, it reads like pages from Debrett's and Who's Who. Clients include Members of the male line of the Royal Family, Members of visiting Royal Households, Captains of Industry, Members of both Houses of Parliament, the City, the Theatre, Ambassadors and the Diplomatic Service, visiting Dignitaries, the Professions, the Arts, and all other strata of British Society. A haircut, a shave with hot towels, and a manicure at Truefitt and Hill leaves a gentlemen ready to face the world knowing that he has been well and truly groomed for the occasion, whatever it may be, by one of England's Hairdressing Aristocracy.

Throughout its entire history, Truefitt and Hill and their predecessors have been involved in the production of Hairdressings, Shampoos, Perfumes, and Colognes.

Truefitt and Hill's Gentlemen's Toiletries, including the world's finest Shaving Cream, After Shaves, Colognes, Hair Preparations, Shampoo, Soaps and Bath/Shower Gels, and all are carefully blended with natural fragrances.

The range of products bearing the name Truefitt and Hill are unique. They each have produced their own decidedly masculine fragrance range.

They also stock accessories of the highest quality: Silver Tip Badger Shaving Brushes, Razors, Shaving Mugs, Hair Brushes and Combs, Nail Cutters, Manicure and Pedicure sets, Toiletry Bags and Natural Sponges.

Truefitt's fame has even spread across the Atlantic. Truefitt and Hill, Chicago USA, is based in the most prestigious shopping complex in the city. Truefitt and Hill, Toronto Canada is also located in well known Scotia Plaza. It continues Truefitt's tradition by providing our American Cousins with the finest in men's grooming and Truefitt's line of Gentlemen's toiletries.

The future holds many exciting projects for Truefitt and Hill, including extensions to the traditional Truefitt and Hill range and the introduction of new fragrances. In years to come, Truefitt and Hill will be a household name - but only in the best households.

Truefitt and Hill Passion

For nearly two centuries, Truefitt and Hill has provided discerning gentlemen with only the finest in grooming products and services. Our offering gives men the opportunity to look and feel their very best.

Established in 1805, they maintain the world's oldest barbershop and are barbers and Royal Warrant holders to H.R.H., The Duke of Edinburgh. Today's product offering is the result of our nearly 200 years of research and intimate customer relationships. Our knowledge and experience provide today's man with an offering that is both sophisticated and practical.

Men deserve the best in everything they do. If you are looking for the finest in men's grooming, we are confident you will find Truefitt and Hill's unmatched product quality and prestigious tradition extremely compelling. Their products are formulated with an exquisite blend of rare and sophisticated essences. The offering includes a full line of shaving, fragrance, hair and bath products to provide a daily grooming solution for today's man.

For an exceptional experience of Truefitt and Hill services, visit one of their barbershops and enjoy a hot lather shave, haircut, and shoe shine for that special engagement, business meeting, or simply just to relax and unwind. To find out more about their product line, please explore our website or contact us and we would be more than happy to help.