Why the language matters more than the tools
Most bad haircuts are not hands, they are translation. “Short” is a different centimetre for everyone, and “take the sides down” means a skin fade to one barber and a #2 all over to another. In the chair we speak Russian, Serbian or English — whichever you think in.
- Russian — the default, easiest for shape and length
- Serbian — how the studio and the booking run day to day
- English — for work stays, commutes and visitors
How to describe what you want
Three things are enough: length on top, length on the sides, and what the fringe does. Everything else — the outline, the neck, the temples — we settle on the spot; that is minutes, not a separate service.
- “Short sides, longer top” — clipper below, scissors above
- “Two centimetres off, keep the shape” — a trim, not a change
- “Leave the fringe alone” — if the top keeps its length
- A photo works too; we check what your hair can actually do

Writing ahead is a good idea
If the description feels complicated, send it as a message before the visit: the appointment then gets the time it needs instead of a default hour. A message is read and answered by the same person who cuts your hair.
Price and location
Men's haircut 1500 RSD / 60 minutes, scissor cut keeping length 2000 RSD / 75 minutes, long or thick hair 2500 RSD / 90 minutes, one clipper length 900 RSD / 30 minutes. Central Novi Sad, Petra Drapšina 25, Happy Time studio. Book in Dikidi or message WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram at +381 61 748 5964.
Frequently asked
- Is this a chain barbershop?
- It is Happy Time studio in central Novi Sad with one barber — Philipp. Every booking is with him; there are no other chairs.
- Do I need to book in a specific language?
- No. The visit works in Russian, Serbian or English. Writing ahead only helps when the description is detailed.
- Can I bring a reference photo?
- Yes. A photo sets the direction, not a copy: your density and hairline decide the result, and we say so before starting.
- Do you speak English?
- Yes — English, Serbian and Russian, any of the three.
Book a haircut
I take one client at a time, so the slot is set in advance — send a message or pick a time in Dikidi.
- Petra Drapšina 25, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
- Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00, Sat 10:00–18:00, closed Sunday
- +381 61 748 5964
