This Riddle Will Check Your Detective Skills! Can You Tell Who Is Not A Barber In 20 Seconds?

Last Updated: Feb 18, 2026, 19:45 IST

Do you have what it takes to be the next Sherlock Holmes? This detective riddle will test your mind and analytical skills. Solve this mystery riddle and prove you possess the sharpest observation skills. Examine the image below and tell who is not a barber.

Who is not a barber?
Who is not a barber?

Calling all Sherlock Holmes! Put your detective skills to the test with this challenging detective brain teaser. 

Solve this mystery riddle and prove you've got the sharpest eye when it comes to uncovering hidden clues.

This brain teaser detective riddle is designed to challenge your observation power to the limit. This is a tricky puzzle. The clues are hidden in plain sight.

You might want to think twice before locking in your answer. Sharpen your instincts, trust your logic, and see how quickly you can solve this riddle. 

And yes, only 20 seconds on the clock. Are you the mastermind you claim to be? Time to find out.

This brain teaser detective riddle will test your logic, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Now if you were in a salon, would you be complacent or pay attention to what the barber is doing?

This is where your attentiveness is the key to solving this puzzle.

Detective riddles are fun to solve and also a booster for your brain. Are you pumped up to uncovering the imposter barber in this riddle?

That's good! Because we can't wait to see how you outsmart this tricky riddle.

Let's get to the challenge now! 

Brain Teaser IQ Test: Can you spot the fake barber before time runs out?

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Examine the image carefully. Before jumping to conclusions, a good detective takes in the scene and analyses every detail.

There is no rush. But keep in mind, you have uncover the truth in under 20 seconds.

Scan the image thorougly with keen eyes. Look around in the salons of each barber.

Do you notice anything suspicious or something that doesn't belong in a salon?

The visual clues are your best friends when you are deciphering a crime scene. Bring out your detective magnifying glass

This riddle is not just seek-and-find. You are required to use your logical reasoning and strong observation to solve it.

Detective riddles check how lightening fast is your logic. You must not give into the difficulty of this riddle.

Keep looking. The clue is right in front of you. 

Hurry up! Time is ticking...only 10 seconds more!

Are you any closer to identifying the fake barber? 

8 seconds...

7 seconds...

Keep an eye out for anything odd in the images. Something a barber shouldn't be using?

Perhaps, one of them is holding the scissors wrong. It could be anything, you have to uncover the truth. Only 2 seconds left!

And time's up!

Brain Teaser Answer

Now, our visua champions, did you manage to spot the fake barber? Bravo! It is the man on the left who is not a barber. Share your feat in the comments with a YES if you solved this mystery puzzle.

Roopashree Sharma
Roopashree Sharma

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Roopashree Sharma is a seasoned content writing professional with over 5 years of experience in digital journalism, specialising in writing explainers and IQ quizzes across education, healthcare, finance, governance, science, and the trending desk. She holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has contributed to leading media houses, including Zee, Times, and India TV. Currently serving as Deputy Manager – Editorial at Jagran New Media, she writes and produces videos for the General Knowledge (GK) section of the Jagran Josh (English) portal. For inquiries, contact her at roopashree.sharma@jagrannewmedia.com.

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