Blades Barbershop

A great example of a classic slicked-back look. But here the hair on top is left a bit more natural-looking. This is not the traditional approach of styling with a shiny pomade. Rather the hair has been brushed back and blown dry with a hairdryer to give that natural flow and movement. Use a matte pomade. If Spencer had you thinking about a Diana-inspired chop, you’re not alone. Ryan Trygstad, celebrity hairstylist and cofounder of New York’s Mark Ryan Salon, says he’s been giving his clients a modern take on the princess’s iconic haircut. “It’s such a fresh look, and exudes confidence and style,” he says. “The cut itself is a mixture of a very short layered bob edging toward a pixie.”  On the flip side, Brown is also loving thicker, ’90s layers—think a modern take on the Rachel. “I love how this makes wearing your hair up feel so much more styled and fresh,” she says. “Ask your stylist to give you a thicker chin-length layer around your face.”  If you’ve been dealing with scraggly ends, botched color jobs, or just generally blah hair, this is for you. “This length looks so chic and can help fine hair appear thicker when cut with a blunt line,” says Brown. “Ask for a one-length cut just above your bust line.”  The best thing about this cut is that it feels like a fresh start, without taking off too much length. If a one-length chop feels a little too severe, have your hairstylist add some longer, face-framing pieces—but not layers all around—for a touch of movement.  “There is something so fashion-forward about a one-length bob that sits just above the shoulders,” says Brown. “It’s super easy to style and can still be pulled back. Ask your stylist for a one-length cut roughly one to two inches below the chin but above the shoulders.”  If you still haven’t been able to make it to the salon, fear not, as celebrity hairstylist Aviva Perea says crazy-long hair is trending hard. “I have seen so many people with hair longer than they normally wear it,” she says. “I also think that it will be all about long and straight, and sleek and shiny. There’s a little bit of skill that comes with using a curling iron, but most people are able to glide a flatiron down their hair.”  The key to making length look healthy, not scraggly, is asking your stylist for a blunt-bottom cut with barely there long layers. Then there are a few steps to getting that super-sleek look at home. “Straight out of the shower, you want to add a serum when your hair is still super wet—that way it’ll lock in moisture and keep your hair smooth,” says Perea. “I love the Extra Strength Serum from John Frieda. It has bamboo extract, which helps my hair stay hydrated while also minimizing frizz.” Care-free waves have always been a cool-girl staple, but with more women ditching heat styling, Perea says to expect an uptick in air-dried waves this year. Effortless hair starts with a great cut, and it’s crucial your stylist lay the foundation for hair that doesn’t need much styling. “When you’re in the chair, you want to make sure that the layers are even and heavier from the ear forward,” says Perea. “You also want to ask that your stylist ‘cuts into’ the layers. When you take perpendicular cuts into the layer, you are giving your hair somewhere to sit, which, when you are air-drying, is key. If you have blunt layers, your hair will dry on itself and look bulky.” “Whether you have super-curly or wavy hair, you can achieve this look, but you have to prep your hair with a really good, super-high-performing leave-in conditioner,” says Perea, who likes the John Frieda Frizz Ease Daily Nourishment Leave-In Conditioner to coat hair and lock out frizz. “When my hair is wet, I section my hair so that the product can be dispersed evenly. Then after it’s completely saturated, I give my hair a few gentle twists to encourage the loose, effortless wave that I’m after.” A major look coming out of Salon Eva Michelle in Boston is this sharp bob-pixie hybrid with voluminous curls on one side and an undercut on the other. A good trick to make sure you get the cut you’re picturing: Bring photos of what you don’t want, in addition to styles you love. “Those speak volumes more,” says Michelle Lee, the salon’s owner and manager. 

christopher bogdan
5 Star
Been twice, quick, polite and always do a good job
Wednesday 1st June 2022

mighty comet
5 Star
Great customer service, always nice and polite.
Thursday 26th May 2022

Wail Elamin
5 Star
Wonderful staff and perfect price
Friday 20th May 2022

Susan Chester
5 Star
Very professional group of barbers. Nice premises. Gets very busy at times though.
Tuesday 16th November 2021

Sam Fisher
5 Star
Great place to get your kids hair cuts reasonably priced and they take there time and do not rush your haircut. VERY PLEASED
Tuesday 14th September 2021