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The Urban Shave

The barber's blog

Straight answers on fades, beards, shaves and keeping your cut looking fresh between visits.

Side profile showing a short beard and sharp line-upBeards

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Keep your beard sharp between trims

Simple daily habits for a softer, tidier beard: washing, oiling, brushing and knowing when to leave the trimmer alone.

Classic side part with a clean taper, fresh from the chairShaving

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What happens during a hot towel shave

Warm towels, lather and a straight razor: a step-by-step look at the traditional shave and why it feels so different from shaving at home.

High-top fade with crisp edgesStyling

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How often should you get a haircut?

It depends on the cut. A rough guide for keeping fades crisp, longer styles in shape and beards under control.

Modern mullet with tapered sides and length at the backStyling

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The modern mullet: how to wear it

The mullet is back, and sharper than ever. How a fade keeps it fresh, and how to style it day to day.