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Notes from the Chair.
Care guides, shop news, and the occasional piece on what we believe a haircut ought to be.
What to Ask For in the Barber's Chair
A plain glossary of barber terms — fade, taper, scissor cut, and the rest — so you can ask for what you actually want.
Straight-Razor Shave vs. the Razor in Your Bathroom
Why a barber's straight-razor finish is closer and kinder to the skin than the cartridge razor on your sink — and when each one makes sense.
Where to Get a Men's Haircut in West Lake Hills
What to look for in a Westlake barber, and what a proper haircut on Bee Caves Road actually includes.
A Kid's First Haircut: What to Expect
What a toddler's first haircut is really like, how to prepare, and how we keep the chair calm for first-timers.
How Often Should You Get a Haircut?
A plain answer by cut and by hair type — and why four to six weeks is the honest rule of thumb for most men.
How the Straight-Razor Finish Works (And Why It Takes the Time It Does)
A short field guide to the straight-razor finish in Beard Trim Deluxe at Waterloo Barbershop — what the towels do, why we lather twice, and why thirty minutes is the right thirty minutes.
The Kettle's On.
— Book online; the link is the fastest way to a chair —