Dressing gowns and slippers are welcome at a new barber shop on wheels that has made getting a haircut easier than ever in the Norwich area. 

Tyler Claxton, 28, has launched Signature Barbers in a VW Crafter van that he converted with his dad Mark, who is also a builder.

With guidance from YouTuber Greg Virgoe, the father-and-son duo stripped back the interior and transformed it into a slick barber shop, complete with a swivel chair.

Norwich Evening News: Signature Barbers Norwich owner Tyler Claxton inside his new mobile business Picture: Sonya DuncanSignature Barbers Norwich owner Tyler Claxton inside his new mobile business Picture: Sonya Duncan (Image: Newsquest)

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It is the first mobile business of its kind in the city and Tyler Claxton goes within a 10-mile radius of Norwich.

He said: "I have been fully booked so far and the clientele has been amazing.

Norwich Evening News: Inside the new Signature Barbers van which goes within a 10-mile radius of Norwich Picture: Sonya DuncanInside the new Signature Barbers van which goes within a 10-mile radius of Norwich Picture: Sonya Duncan (Image: Newsquest)

"One of my customers came out in his slippers and dressing gown and said how convenient it was to be able to get a haircut on his driveway.

"A university student said it was the best thing to come to Norwich and it has saved him the hassle of getting a bus into the city." 

Mr Claxton was previously a care worker, but after contracting an illness in 2018 he was out of work for a year. 

Norwich Evening News: Tyler and Mark Claxton (L-R) have converted a VW Crafter van into a mobile barber shop Picture: Sonya DuncanTyler and Mark Claxton (L-R) have converted a VW Crafter van into a mobile barber shop Picture: Sonya Duncan (Image: Newsquest)

He decided to retrain and before starting Signature Barbers he worked at several places in the city, most recently at Clockwork Barbers.

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Mr Claxton added: "It has also given me a greater work-life balance and I have more time to spend with my family."

Norwich Evening News: Inside the new Signature Barbers van, run by barber Tyler Claxton Picture: Sonya DuncanInside the new Signature Barbers van, run by barber Tyler Claxton Picture: Sonya Duncan (Image: Newsquest)

The van conversion has been documented on his YouTube channel Tyler the Barber.

There is a launch event open to all on Saturday, February 3 at 1pm in the car park at 36 Paddock Street, Norwich, NR2 4TW, with a street food van there too. 

Appointments are available from 10am-5pm on Mondays, 9am-8pm on Tuesdays and Fridays and 9am-5pm on Saturdays.

A haircut costs £30, with discounts for under 13s, over 65s and groups, and you can book at signaturebarbers.co.uk