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Nelson — Look Different
Our Story

Two brothers.
One vision.

Nelson wasn't built to be the biggest barbershop in Malta. It was built to be the one you never leave.

Gary and Sam Nelson - Founders of Nelsonmalta Hair Salon
The Brothers

Gary & Sam

Growing up in Paola, Gary and Sam learned early that the best things are built with your hands. Their father was a craftsman. Their grandfather, the same. The chair was just the next chapter.

They didn't open Nelson to follow a trend. They opened it because they believed Malta deserved a space where men could sit down, slow down, and walk out feeling like themselves — only sharper.

Since 2020, that belief hasn't changed. The queue has grown. The standards haven't moved. Every client still gets the same thing: full attention, honest conversation, and a cut that speaks for itself.

Raħal Ġdid, Malta — Since 2020
Nelson Hair Salon shop interior in Rahal Gdid
What We Stand For

Built on principle.

Craft Over Speed

We never rush. Every cut is a conversation, every detail intentional.

Community First

Nelson was built for this neighbourhood. Our clients aren't numbers — they're family.

Never Settle

Award-winning and certified. Not because we chase trophies — because we chase perfection.

Certified Excellence

Where art meets certified technique.

Gary Nelson

Gary Nelson

Award-winning barber · Colour specialist

Malta's Newcomer Barber of the Year

Malta Hairdressing & Barber Awards

Under the patronage of the President of Malta — 2020

Best Haircut of the Year

Malta Hairdressing Awards — presented by KEUNE

Awarded to Nelson Hair Salon — 2021

Advanced Barbering Techniques (MQF Level 4)

The Hair Tuition Centre

Distinction — 3 ECTS, Malta Qualifications Framework

Bleaching for Men Specialisation

Beautytech Hair and Beauty Academy

Professional men's bleaching techniques — 2021

Sam Nelson

Sam Nelson

Internationally certified · Technical specialist

Level 2 Diploma in Barbering

City & Guilds (UK) — Jigami International Hairdressing

Globally recognised barbering qualification — 2021

12 Specialist Modules Completed

City & Guilds certified programme

Cut & style, beard shaping, colouring, scalp treatments, client consultation, salon safety

Accredited By

City & Guilds
MFHEA
KEUNE
MQF Level 4
Our Journey

The road so far.

2020

Nelson opens its doors in Raħal Ġdid

2020

Gary wins Malta's Newcomer Barber of the Year

2021

Sam earns City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Barbering

2021

Best Haircut of the Year — Malta Hairdressing Awards

2022

Launched Nelson product line with Maltese identity

2024

20,000+ clients served — and growing

Come see for yourself.

The best way to understand Nelson is to sit in the chair.

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