Notes from
the chair.
Hair myths, grooming trends, and a local newsletter from 3rd Street — written by the barbers cutting in LA and Beverly Hills.
Where creatives in LA actually get their haircuts
Directors, designers, photographers — the LA creative class doesn't book chains. Here's where they go.
Why your haircut never looks like the reference photo
The reference photo lies. Here's what a barber actually sees when you show them one.
How often men should actually get a haircut
It depends on the cut. Here's the honest schedule by style — from buzz to flow.
Why your fade looks uneven a week after the chair
It's usually not the barber. It's how your hair grows. Here's what's actually happening.
Why product matters more than the haircut
A great cut without the right product is a great cut you'll never see in the mirror.
Why grooming is part of personal branding
How you show up in a room is a brand decision. Most guys leave it to chance.
Haircuts that match the quiet luxury wardrobe
If the wardrobe is Loro Piana and Lemaire, the haircut shouldn't be loud either. Five cuts that fit.
The burst fade: a barber's complete guide
Where it came from, who it works on, and why it's the most-requested fade variation in LA right now.
The textured fringe: Los Angeles' most-requested cut
What it is, who it suits, and why the textured fringe is dominating LA bookings in 2026.
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