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Haircuts, beards and
straight answers.
Thirty years of barbering on Harrow Road, written down. What suits which face, what to ask for, how to keep it looking right between cuts, and what is happening around Maida Vale.
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Best Summer Haircuts for Men in 2026
The cuts that actually hold up in London heat, what to ask for, what each one costs and how often it needs tidying. From the barbers on Harrow Road.
4 min read
Hair Health
Stop Your Hair Going Greasy in Hot Weather
Why hair turns greasy in summer, what to change about washing and product, and the haircuts that hide it best. Straight advice from a Maida Vale barbershop.
5 min
Style Guide
Skin Fade vs Taper Fade: The Difference
A skin fade goes to bare skin, a taper fade keeps a little length. Which one suits your hair, your head shape and how often you can get back to the chair.
4 min
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