No. 01 Waves & low taper
- Waves
- Low taper
- Line-up
Ask for it like this “Low taper, waves on top, sharp line-up.”
The breakdown
- Time in chair
- CMS content needed
- Guards used
- CMS content needed
- Finish
- CMS content needed
- Back in
- CMS content needed
Showtime. guru.blends
Certified Barber in New York City. Personal display of haircuts.
Explore & see my craft.
No. 01, in the chair: waves on top, a low taper at the temple, a sharp line at the front. Red cape, shop lights, New York.
Turn the chair.
A cut is judged from the side and the back, not only from the mirror in front of you.
Hands on.
No. 02: braids held back so the taper underneath shows.
Learn the Lingo
A fade runs from skin to length. Clipper guards cut in fixed steps; the blend is the work between them, until no step shows.
- #4 1/2 in
- #3 3/8 in
- #2 1/4 in
- #1.5 3/16 in
- #1 1/8 in
- #0.5 1/16 in
- Skin shaved
Words for the chair
- Fade
- Hair runs from very short, or skin, at the bottom to longer on top, with no visible line between the lengths.
- Taper
- A fade kept tight to the edges: the sideburns and the neckline. More length stays through the sides.
- Skin fade
- Also called a bald fade. The shortest part is taken down to the skin.
- Low, mid, high
- Where the fade starts: just above the ear, around the temple, or up near the corners of the head.
- Line-up
- Also edge-up or shape-up. Sharp, straight edges at the forehead, temples and ears.
- Guard
- The clip-on comb that sets clipper length. A higher number leaves longer hair.
- Blend
- Smoothing the step between two lengths until no line shows.
- Waves
- A rippled pattern in short hair on top, trained with brushing and a durag.
Words shift from chair to chair. When in doubt, show a photo.
| Guard | Inches | Millimetres |
|---|---|---|
| #0.5 | 1/16 | 1.5 |
| #1 | 1/8 | 3 |
| #1.5 | 3/16 | 4.5 |
| #2 | 1/4 | 6 |
| #3 | 3/8 | 10 |
| #4 | 1/2 | 13 |
| #5 | 5/8 | 16 |
| #6 | 3/4 | 19 |
| #7 | 7/8 | 22 |
| #8 | 1 | 25 |
Common US clipper guard sizes, rounded. Brands differ slightly, so ask which set is in the chair.
Bring the brief.
Most cuts come down to two answers: how short on the sides, and how much length on top. A photo settles the rest.
- A reference photo. Length, fade height and shape in one look.
- Sides. How short, and where the fade starts: low, mid or high.
- Top. How much length to keep.
- Edges. A sharp line-up, or a natural edge.
- Routine. How you style it at home, and when you plan to come back.
- Speak up mid-cut. Changes are easiest before the last pass.
How short on the sides? How much on top?
Two answers that cover most cuts.
Personal display of haircuts
Two cuts from the chair, numbered so you can ask for one by name.
No. 02 Braids & temple taper
- Braids
- Taper
- Clean edge
Ask for it like this “Taper at the temples under the braids, clean edge at the hairline.”
The breakdown
- Time in chair
- CMS content needed
- Guards used
- CMS content needed
- Finish
- CMS content needed
- Back in
- CMS content needed
CMS content needed More cuts, each with front, side and back photos, a name and its breakdown.
Before you book.
The facts of a visit, in one place. Anything not yet confirmed is marked, never guessed.
| The barber | |
|---|---|
| Credential | Certified Barber |
| City | New York City |
| @guru.blends | |
| Story | CMS content needed How Guru started, time in the chair, what the chair is known for, one portrait at work. |
| The menu | |
| Services and prices | CMS content needed Each service with what it includes and one price for everyone. |
| Time in chair | CMS content needed Minutes per service. |
| Kids | CMS content needed Whether kids' cuts are offered, and from what age. |
| Booking | |
| Where to book | CMS content needed Booking provider and link. |
| Deposit | CMS content needed Deposit or card on file, and the amount. |
| Cancel or reschedule | CMS content needed Notice window and any fee. |
| Running late | CMS content needed Grace period before the slot is lost. |
| Payment | CMS content needed Accepted methods and tipping. |
| The shop | |
| Address | CMS content needed Street address, neighborhood and nearest train. |
| Hours | CMS content needed Days, times and holiday changes. |
| Walk-ins | CMS content needed |
| Access | CMS content needed Steps, entrance and restroom access. |
| Proof | |
| Reviews | CMS content needed Real client reviews, shared with permission and linked to their source. |
Book the chair.
Build your brief once. Paste it into the booking, or show it at the chair.