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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. Page 5 of 9.
Products
Clay vs Pomade vs Wax: Which Do You Need?
Clay vs pomade vs wax explained by barbers who see the results three weeks later: what each one does, which suits your cut, and how to wash it out.
6 min
Style Guide
Haircuts for Thick Hair That Actually Work
The haircuts for thick hair that hold their shape: why dense hair grows out sideways, the five cuts we recommend, and what each one costs in the chair.
6 min
Beard & Shave
How to Trim Your Own Beard Between Cuts
How to trim your own beard between barber visits: the kit that matters, the order to work in, the guard to start on, and the two lines to leave well alone.
6 min
Trend
Wolf Cut for Men: Is It Still In for 2026?
The wolf cut men ask for in 2026 is softer than the 2021 one: what it is, who it suits, what to ask for and how long you need to grow first.
7 min
Local SEO
Things to Do in Little Venice on Foot
A local guide to the things to do in Little Venice, the towpath that stops dead at the tunnel, and how long the walk really takes from Harrow Road.
5 min
Barbershop FAQ
Why Have a Regular Barber, Not a New One
Why have a regular barber when any shop can cut hair? What he learns about your head by the third visit, and the cases where switching is the right call.
6 min
Barbershop FAQ
How Often Should Men Wash Hair? By Hair Type
Two or three times a week for most men. A table for every hair type from fine to afro, whether a daily wash is too much, and how often boys should wash.
9 min
Trend
The Mod Cut Hairstyle Making a Comeback
What a mod cut hairstyle actually is, how it differs from curtains, what to ask for in the chair and who it suits. From the barbers on Harrow Road.
5 min
Style Guide
Drop Fade: 15 Styles to Show Your Barber
A drop fade curves down behind the ear instead of running level, which head shapes it flatters, and how it pairs with a beard or curls.
5 min
Hair Health
Best Haircuts for Receding Hairline
The haircuts that hide a receding hairline without exposing more scalp, and the ones that make it worse. Straight advice from a Maida Vale barbershop.
5 min
Beard & Shave
Beard Trim Styles: Shape, Length, Neckline
The beard trim styles we cut most on Harrow Road, what guard number to ask for, where a neckline actually belongs and when to leave the cheek line alone.
6 min
Products
How to Use Sea Salt Spray, and How Much
How to use sea salt spray from a barber: how many sprays for your length and hair type, in one table, plus how damp to go and why it turns crunchy.
7 min
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Not sure what would suit you?
Book a haircut and we will take a few minutes first to look at your face shape, your hairline and how your hair grows, then work out the right cut together. No charge, no pressure, and we will tell you honestly if something is wrong for you.