Editorial
Honest writing on the cut.
Long-form pieces on barbershops, fades, hair types, and how to make a first visit count. No filler, written by the team at Stray Dog in Uptown Waterloo.
Articles
Local guides, hair-type how-tos, and shop-floor advice.
Practical writing on choosing a barbershop in Waterloo, picking a fade, getting the most out of a first visit, and matching a service to your hair type. Written by the team at the chair.
Best Barbershops in Uptown Waterloo: A Local Guide
Five operating barbershops in a four-block stretch of King Street North. Honest pros and cons on each, including ours, so you can pick the right chair for the cut you actually want.
How to Book the Right Barber for Your Hair Type in Waterloo
Reputation is built on the average client. If your hair is outside the average pattern, a high-rated shop is no guarantee of a good cut for you. Pick by hair type instead, with the section-by-section guide below.
Fade Types Explained: Low, Mid, High, Skin, Taper
If you have ever stood in front of the bathroom mirror wondering whether you asked for the wrong thing, the fade explainer below is what you needed before the appointment.
What to Ask at Your First Barber Appointment in Waterloo
Walk in, sit down, talk for two minutes, get the cut, pay through the app, leave. The longer version below covers the small things that decide whether you book again.