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PARADISE Lost, one of Hobart’s most recognisable spaces for grooming prides itself on catering to a cross range of clientele – and having a good time doing it.

Former Gold Coast barber and business owner, now director and owner of the shop Lee Power said the shop is more than just somewhere for a haircut.

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Cuts at Paradise Lost aren’t gendered – Mr Power calls it a “human to human” space, rather than a barbershop or a hairdresser.

Ryan Greer barber, Jared Gill barber, Sigmund Zotz-Nikolai apprentice barber at Paradise Lost in Hobart. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES

The iconic pink space caters for men and women, and will soon be opening a backyard bar space, while already supporting local musicians and DJs.

“We’re building a bar under that, we’re decking the whole back area and we’re putting a beautiful astrological mural,” Mr Power said.

“The last Saturday of the month we’ll hold little soirees there and put on a keg and get four or five bands to play.”

Other aspects of the business are quickly expanding as well, with the backyard space underway Mr Power is also planning a retail space called Paradise Found, which will sell hair product, vintage clothes and more.

Upstairs at the space will also be expanded to include more chairs, a sink for colouring and a perm station.

“The more men with perms the safer this world will be and the more entertaining it will be for everyone,” Mr Power laughed.

“The whole gender-specific barber macho [thing], barbershops in my mind have been a communal hub and a place for the community – for all genders.

“The whole decor and the whole vibe of the store … the barbering industry doesn’t guide my direction.

“Our whole politic with the pink was I wanted to move it as far away as possible from a barbershop.”

Mr Powers plans for the space to be a one-stop shop, vintage clothing, beers, whisky, bands and good times, with new works completed by early next year.

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