How often should you really get a haircut
Short fades lose their shape in two weeks, longer scissor cuts can wait six. A simple guide to booking at the right rhythm for your style.
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[ Journal - grooming notes ]
Notes from the chair
Short, practical pieces written by our barbers. How often to cut, what to put in a beard and why the strop still hangs by the chair.
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Grooming, craft, shop notes
The case for a hot towel shave once a month
Why a slow straight razor shave is less about the stubble and more about the skin underneath. Henrik explains the ritual step by step.
Beard oil, balm or nothing at all
Oil softens, balm holds, and a short beard may need neither. Teo sorts out what goes on a beard and when to skip it.
What happens in your first appointment
A short consultation, a coffee if you want one, and a few questions about how you style your hair at home. No surprises, no hard sell.
Why we still strop our razors by hand
Disposable blades are safer and faster, so why does a leather strop still hang by Henrik's chair? A short note on edges and habits.
Setting up a chair: the tools on our stations
Scissors, clippers, combs and the small things that make a cut clean. A walk through what sits on every Barba station and why.
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