Married At First Sight‘s Steve Burley revealed that his Melbourne barbershop business was struggling last week.
And on Wednesday, the Kingsman Barbers owner, 51, said he would be offering a free haircut to people financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Steve announced the offer in a string of videos posted to his Instagram Stories, captioned: ‘You’ve looked after us, it’s time to look after you!’
‘It might be you!’ Married At First Sight’s Steve Burley (pictured) offers a free haircut every week to people financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
‘What we’ve decided to do at Kingsman Barbers, is once a week, every week, from now on, starting this week, is give somebody one free hair cut,’ Steve said in the clip.
‘So, what we want is for you to come in, tell us your stories about COVID-19, how it’s impacting on you. Whether you’ve lost your job perhaps or you’re finding financial difficulties obviously because of the COVID-19 situation.
‘I will then decide who gets a free haircut. So guys, book yourself in, get yourself in and maybe, maybe, it might be you.’
All the boys! Many of the male MAFS stars such as Dave Cannon (left), Seb Guilhaus, Jonethen Musulin and Luke Eglin have been to Kingsman Barbers (pictured) for a haircut
The base haircut at Kings Barbers costs $35 while the most expensive option, the ‘Kings Royal Shave and Haircut Special’, costs $65.
Many of the male MAFS stars such as Dave Cannon, Seb Guilhaus, Jonethen Musulin and Luke Eglin have been to Kingsman Barbers for a haircut.
The Block’s Jesse Raeburn has also paid the barbershop a visit, calling it the ‘best cut in town’.
Meanwhile, MAFS cast members in other cities have posted videos to Instagram, urging fans in Melbourne to book an appointment.
Rave reality reviews! The Block’s Jesse Raeburn (left) has also paid the barbershop a visit, calling it the ‘best cut in town’
‘One way to do a bit of self-care is to go and get your haircut,’ Drew Brauer said in an Instagram post last week, drumming up support for his friend and co-star.
‘Speaking of haircuts, if you’re in Melbourne, my man Steve has a barbershop in Balaclava.’
Meanwhile, Ivan Sarakula said: ‘We’re all going through a pretty tough time at the minute and it’s affecting a lot of businesses. One of my boys, Steve, from the show has a barbershop by the name of Kingsman Barbers in Balaclava, Victoria.’
‘Hey, if anyone needs a trim in Melbourne, check out Steve’s barbershop,’ Seb wrote on Instagram.
Social distancing: Steve shared a photo to Instagram of himself wearing a face mask in the shop as two barbers worked behind him, keeping a safe distance from each other
On March 25, Steve shared a photo to Instagram of himself wearing a face mask in the shop as two barbers worked behind him.
The staff kept plenty of space between their chairs while cutting hair.
‘Social distancing is in place. We are open with clearly some changes to help you and us. Book online only,’ Steve explained.
As of this week, Kingsman Barbers is now operating under reduced trading hours.
Doing their bit: Jonethen Musulin (left) and Dave Cannon (right) have both had their hair cut at Kingsman Barbers in recent weeks