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FAQ
The mid fade is currently our most-requested cut — it balances visible contrast with a flattering, business-friendly silhouette that suits most face shapes and hair textures.
Generally: oval faces work with almost anything, round faces benefit from height on top and tighter sides, square faces suit textured tops with softer fades, and oblong faces look best with shorter tops and longer sides. We’ll confirm in your consultation.
Most clients book every 2–4 weeks. Tight fades and shorter styles benefit from a 2-week schedule; mid-length and scissor cuts hold their shape for 3–4 weeks.
Yes — every appointment includes a quick consultation so we can recommend the right cut for your face, hair and lifestyle.
We accept walk-ins when chairs are available, but we strongly recommend booking online or by phone to guarantee your time and barber.
A taper is a gradual shortening of hair around the neckline and sideburns. A fade blends hair from longer on top down to skin or near-skin around the sides and back. All fades are tapers, but not all tapers are fades.
Buzz cuts and skin fades with short tops require the least daily styling but the most frequent visits. Mid-length textured cuts need more product but fewer trips to the chair.
Book quickly and easily using the option that suits you best.