From the chair
Guides and tips from a Park Slope barber.
Plain-English guides on fades, kids' cuts, women's styling, threading, lashes and bridal hair — written from thirty years behind the chair.
The Skin Fade, Explained: How to Get the Right One in Park Slope
A plain-English guide to skin fades, low/mid/high fades, and how to ask for the exact one you want at your Park Slope barbershop.
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Your Kid's First Haircut: A Parent's Guide from a Park Slope Barber
How to prepare your child, what to expect in the chair, and how to make a first haircut a good memory instead of a meltdown.
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Blowout or Haircut? Choosing the Right Service for Women in Park Slope
A women's haircut and a blowout are different services for different moments. Here is how to choose — and when to pair them.
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Threading vs. Waxing Your Brows: Why We Thread in Park Slope
A comparison of eyebrow threading and waxing — precision, skin sensitivity, and results — and why threading wins for most faces.
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Lash Extensions: What to Know Before Your First Set in Park Slope
Classic, hybrid, and volume lashes explained, plus what the appointment is like, how long they last, and how to care for them.
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How to Prepare for a Bridal Hair Trial: A Park Slope Wedding Stylist's Guide
What to bring, when to book, and how a trial turns wedding hair from a hope into a plan — from a stylist who has done the trials.
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Questions, answered
Do I need to read the guides before booking?+
Not at all — they are here for when you want the detail. You can also just call the shop or book online and we'll walk you through the right service when you arrive.
Are the blog guides specific to Park Slope?+
The guides are written from the chair on 7th Avenue and reflect how we do things at Any Cuts in Park Slope, but the advice holds for any good barber or stylist.
Can I book the service a guide describes?+
Yes — every guide links to its service page and to our appointments page. Call (917) 470-8692 or request a time online.
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