Wisteria Avenue

Men's Hairstyles

Abingdon boasts a lot of barbers, particularly Turkish barbers. These barbers offers lots of services and when taking a holistic approach to your next haircut, there is still a benefit.

But what’s the difference between a hairdressers and an Abingdon barbers? For more information, check out benefits of a skilled haircut in a hair salon.

When you next need a haircut, Abingdon hairdressers and barbers cater to very different things so it’s worth considering what’s most important. Most men looking for a haircut visit for the salon experience which can last from 30 minutes to one hour. The offering of a thorough consultation, an understanding of what’s expected from the haircut and the opinion of an experienced cutter does generally make for a better haircut overall. When also offered a coffee or a soft drink, hair wash and the relationship with a Hair Stylist all these components make for a well-rounded experience particularly when matched with a well-executed haircut which matches a brief.

Abingdon barbers are recognised for their skin fades and beard trims, whereas the skill of scissor cuts, styles, product knowledge and most importantly experience in terms of the capability of a Hair Stylist above that of a barber is really standout.

If you choose to visit a hairdressers in Abingdon for a men’s haircut, consider the questions that spring to mind before you receive a haircut. As one of the best hair salons in Abingdon, a good and maintainable style of men’s hair is achievable if the Stylist understands the type of haircut that you are looking for.

In order to receive the best haircut, it’s important that you understand the correct terminology. If you remain unsure, your Hairdresser will be knowledgeable enough to work with your ideas to craft gents hair to your desired style.

If you’re going longer, you will likely be happier with a salon cut. Hair Stylists generally have more experience cutting and styling longer hair. Ditto if you want colour: Most barbers won’t hold the necessary skill set to cut medium length or longer hair, so you’ll likely get better results from a Hair Stylist who is more knowledgeable. If you want a more trendy, fashion-forward cut, a stylist is usually more aware of current trends than a barber. If you want a new style, a stylist can make suggestions for a style that will flatter your features better.

For more on Abingdon barbers, gents haircuts and styles.

 

Barbers vs Hair Stylists

Simply put Abingdon Barbers and Hairdressers are trained to cut hair differently. Whilst each are generally capable of doing both; Barbers are typically trained to cut shorter haircuts for men. Conversely salon trained Hair Stylists are adept at all lengths of hair, in particular longer, fuller men’s styles.

The best choice is a barber if you’re looking for a short, traditional style haircut such as a buzz cut, flattop, fade, or military-style cut. Barbers will ask you how you want your haircut and do what you ask, normally without the details of a thorough consultation and understanding of your hair history, your likes and dislikes and any hesitations. Most Abingdon barbers are cheaper than Hair Stylists too, so you can save a bit of money going to a barbers. A haircut you get from a barber will be straightforward. If that’s you, a barber is the right fit. If you want a shave, you can only get that at a barbershop. Many upscale barbershops offer hot lather face shaves.

Another point of difference being that a barber is likely to opt for clippers for a shorter cut whereas a Salon Stylist has received more training in the art of styling hair with scissors to create a more skilled and accurate cut.

Should I book with an Abingdon barbers or Hairdressers?

If you’re going longer, you will likely be happier with a salon cut. Stylists generally have more experience cutting and styling longer hair. Ditto if you want colour: Most barbers do not do a lot of colour services, so you’ll likely get better results from a stylist who is more knowledgeable. If you want a more trendy, fashion-forward cut, a stylist is usually more aware of current trends than a barber. If you want a new style, a stylist can make suggestions for a style that will flatter your features better.

 You’ll also find an array of products in a salon that you won’t find in a barbershop, and your stylist can suggest the right one for you and how to use it. 
 
If you are considering a Hair Salon for the first time, or you’re unsure what service is best for you, check out more of our mens haircuts here.
 
Alternatively, if you have a question when booking leave a comment and we’ll be happy to answer this upon arrival.
Opening Hours

Tuesday : 10 am – 4 pm
Wednesday : 11:30 am – 8 pm 
Thursday : 11:30 am – 8 pm
Friday : 10 am – 6:30 pm
Saturday : 9 am – 5 pm

Address

Wisteria Avenue Hair Salon
4 East St. Helen Street,
Abingdon,
Oxfordshire,
OX14 5EA

Contact

T: 01235 534705
WhatsApp: 01235 534705
Email: [email protected]

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