Fraser The Barber Sharp cuts. Classic grooming. British style.

Fraser The Barber

Sharp cuts. Classic grooming. British style.

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Clippers Over Denial: The Case for Shaving It All Off
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Clippers Over Denial: The Case for Shaving It All Off

The comb-over is dead, and frankly it's about time. Here's why more British men are choosing the buzzcut as a statement rather than an apology — plus how to survive your first time under the clippers.

Seven Cuts for Men Who Treat Styling as an Optional Extra
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Seven Cuts for Men Who Treat Styling as an Optional Extra

Some men own a comb. Most men own a drawer where a comb once lived. For the latter, here are seven cuts that look sharp straight out of bed, matched to your hair type and your lifestyle.

Zoom Shirts, Sharp Fades: How Grooming Became the New Office Power Move
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Zoom Shirts, Sharp Fades: How Grooming Became the New Office Power Move

The tie is dead, the suit's in the wardrobe, yet barbershops across Britain are busier than ever. We dig into why the fortnightly cut has replaced formalwear as the modern man's signal of intent — and what your hair is saying before you've said a word.

The Silence Clause: A Barber's Guide to Chair Etiquette
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The Silence Clause: A Barber's Guide to Chair Etiquette

Small talk, head nods, and the mysterious 'shall we take the sides up?' — the barber's chair has its own unwritten rulebook. Here's how to read the room, speak plainly, and know when to let the clippers do the talking.

Don't Leave the Big Day Cut to Chance: A Groom's Guide to Timing the Trim
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Don't Leave the Big Day Cut to Chance: A Groom's Guide to Timing the Trim

Book the venue, sort the suits, then panic about the hair — that's how most grooms do it. Here's a proper timeline for wedding haircuts, why two weeks is the sweet spot, and exactly what to ask your barber for.

The Eight Pound Question: Cheap Cut or Proper Chair?
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The Eight Pound Question: Cheap Cut or Proper Chair?

Is an £80 appointment ever worth it when the high street does a tidy short back and sides for a tenner? A barber's honest take on what you're really paying for at both ends of the scale — and where your money actually matters.

Timeless Cuts, Zero Faff: Five Heritage Styles and the Exact Words to Use
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Timeless Cuts, Zero Faff: Five Heritage Styles and the Exact Words to Use

From the mod fringe to the Britpop shag, these five cuts have survived every trend cycle Britain's thrown at them. Here's the history, the face shapes they suit, and precisely what to say in the chair.

Six Months in the Chair: What Lads Tell Their Barber Before Anyone Else
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Six Months in the Chair: What Lads Tell Their Barber Before Anyone Else

Behind the cape, blokes say things they've told nobody else — job losses, wedding nerves, the lot. Fraser reflects on six months of shop-floor conversations and why the barber's chair might be Britain's most underrated safe space.

Skip the Fancy Kit: The Grooming Habits That Actually Matter
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Skip the Fancy Kit: The Grooming Habits That Actually Matter

You don't need a bathroom cabinet full of products to look sharp — you need a few boring habits done properly. Fraser weighs in on the five things every man should sort before 30, from finding the right barber to ditching the 12-step routine.

From Dalston to Leeds: Why the Fade Became Britain's Signature Cut
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From Dalston to Leeds: Why the Fade Became Britain's Signature Cut

The fade might have crossed the Atlantic, but it's been thoroughly Anglicised. We look at how UK barbershops — from East London basements to Northern style hubs — reshaped the cut into something distinctly British, and how to work out which version suits you.