Guides
Straight answers, no sales pitch
The things people ask in the chair, written down. What a cut costs, how to ask for a fade, where a beard neckline goes, and how often you actually need to come back.
Fades & cuts
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How to ask your barber for a fade
What should I tell my barber when I want a fade?
The four things to say before the clippers go on — height, guard, top and hairline — so the fade you get is the fade you pictured.
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Taper vs fade: the actual difference
What is the difference between a taper and a fade?
A taper is the small area around your ears and neck. A fade is the whole side of your head. Getting the word wrong is how people end up far shorter than they
Beards
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Where your beard neckline should actually sit
Where should I trim my beard neckline?
Two fingers above the Adam's apple, curving up behind the jaw — not along the jawline. The single most common self-trimming mistake and how to fix it.
Booking & prices
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What a haircut actually costs in Sudbury
How much does a haircut cost in Sudbury, Ontario?
Real barbershop prices in Greater Sudbury for a haircut, skin fade, beard trim and kids cut — what each one includes and what makes the price go up.
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How much should you tip a barber in Canada?
How much should I tip a barber in Canada?
Fifteen to twenty percent is standard. On a $35 cut that is $5 to $7. What to do about cash, card, the shop owner, and a cut you were not happy with.
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Walk-in or book ahead in Sudbury?
Do barbershops in Sudbury take walk-ins?
Walk-ins work midweek mornings. Weekends and after-school they do not. When to just turn up and when booking is the only way to be sure.
Hair care
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Sudbury winter hair: toques, dry scalp and static
How do I stop my scalp being dry and itchy in winter?
Five months of hat hair and indoor heating do specific things to your hair and scalp. What actually helps, and what cut survives a toque.
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How often should you actually get a haircut?
How often should I get a haircut?
Two to three weeks for a skin fade, four to six for a scissor cut, six to eight for kids — and how to tell when yours is done rather than guessing.
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