Haircut Guide
The Best Summer Haircuts for Men in 2026
A barber's rundown of the men's haircuts that hold up to NYC summer — skin fades, buzz cuts, tapers, and the cuts that survive the humidity.
Grooming Guide
When to Get a Haircut Before a Wedding
A barber's guide to timing your wedding cut — when to book, what to ask for, and how to look sharp in the photos that last forever.
Haircut Guide
How to Get the Perfect Slick Back
The slick back never goes out of style — but it lives or dies by the cut, the product, and the three-minute routine. Here's how to nail it.
Grooming Guide
How to Style Curly Hair — Men's Guide
A barbershop's guide to men's curly hair — the right cuts, the right products, and the daily routine that keeps curls defined and frizz-free.
Barbershop Guide
What to Expect on Your First Visit to a Barbershop
A first-timer's guide to the barbershop — what to expect, what to ask for, how the cut flows, and how to walk out with a look you actually like.
Grooming Guide
How to Get Waves: A Barbershop Guide
A barbershop's step-by-step guide to building real 360 waves — the right haircut, brushing routine, products, and the durag habit that ties it all together.
Grooming Tips
10 Men's Grooming Tips Worth Knowing
Ten practical grooming habits — from haircut frequency to beard care — that quietly upgrade how you look every day.
Haircut Guide
The Caesar Haircut: Old-School Cool
A short, blunt-fringed classic with Roman roots — here's how to wear a Caesar without looking dated.
Haircut Guide
What Is a French Crop Haircut?
A short, textured cut with a forward fringe — here's who it suits, how to ask for one, and how to style it day to day.
Styling Guide
How to Style Thick Hair — Men's Guide
Thick hair has volume most men envy, but it can be a hassle to manage. Here's how barbers cut, dry, and style it so it works for you.
Barbershop Guide
Barber vs. Hair Salon: What's the Difference?
Both cut hair, but the training, tools, and service menu are different. Here's how to choose the right shop for your hair.
Haircut Guide
What Is a High Fade Haircut?
A sharp, dramatic taper that begins near the temples — here's what it is, who it suits, and how to ask for one at the barbershop.
Beard Care Guide
How to Maintain a Beard Between Barbershop Visits
The maintenance plan our barbers walk every client through — daily oil, weekly trims, and the at-home cuts that are safe to make.
Haircut Guide
The Ivy League Haircut: A Classic Cut Worth Knowing
The classic preppy cut, broken down — how the Ivy League differs from a crew cut, who it suits, and how to ask for one at the shop.
Haircut Guide
Temp Fade Haircut: The Temple Fade Guide
A barber's guide to the temp fade — the sharp temple line that defines modern men's haircuts. What it is, who it suits, and how to ask for one.
Haircut Guide
The Undercut: A Modern Barber's Guide
A complete guide to the undercut — what it is, how it differs from a fade, the main variations, and how to ask for one. From the barbers at City Barbers NYC.
Haircut Guide
How to Ask for a Skin Fade (and Get It Right)
Walk into the shop knowing exactly what to say — fade height, length on top, and the words that get you the cut you actually want.
Haircut Guide
What Is a Crew Cut? Everything You Need to Know
A barber's guide to the classic crew cut — its history, variations, who it suits, and how to ask for one at the shop.
Grooming Guide
The Men's Hair Care Routine That Actually Works
A simple, barber-built routine — what to wash with, how often to wash, how to dry, and the products that actually match your hair type.
Haircut Guide
Best Haircuts for Your Face Shape
Your face shape is the single biggest clue to the haircut that'll actually suit you. Here's the barber's framework for oval, round, square, oblong, heart, and diamond faces.
Grooming Guide
How to Grow a Beard: A Beginner's Guide
Thinking of growing your first beard? A week-by-week guide to the awkward stage, the first shape-up, and a routine that actually works.
Barbershop Tips
How to Ask Your Barber for Exactly What You Want
Communication is the difference between a great haircut and a disappointing one. Learn the vocabulary, the right questions, and how to get exactly the cut you want every time.
Grooming Tips
How to Maintain Your Fade Between Barbershop Visits
A clean fade looks sharp for about two weeks before it starts to lose definition. Here's how to extend that window and keep your fade looking fresh between visits to the barbershop.
UES History
The History of Barbershops on the Upper East Side
From the classic shops of the 1960s to today, the Upper East Side has always had a strong barbershop tradition. City Barbers has been part of it since 1972.
Grooming Tips
How to Grow and Maintain the Perfect Beard
A well-groomed beard can completely transform the way you look. But growing one that actually looks good takes more than just putting down the razor. Here's what the barbers at City Barbers have learned about what separates a great beard from one that's just there.
Barbershop Tips
How Often Should You Get a Haircut? A Barber's Guide
It depends on your style, hair type, and how fast your hair grows — but there are reliable guidelines that apply to most men. After 50+ years cutting hair on the Upper East Side, here's how we think about it.
Grooming Tips
Pomade vs. Wax vs. Clay: Choosing the Right Hair Product for Men
Different products do fundamentally different things to your hair, and choosing the right one makes the difference between a style that holds all day and one that falls flat by lunch. A straightforward guide from the barbers at City Barbers.
Haircut Guide
Scissor Cut vs. Clipper Cut: Which Is Right for Your Hair?
Both can give you a clean, sharp haircut — but they work differently and suit different hair types. Understanding the difference changes how you communicate with your barber and how consistently you get the cut you want.
Haircut Guide
Taper vs. Fade: What's the Difference and Which Should You Get?
These terms get used interchangeably — even by people who've been getting one or the other for years. That confusion can cost you. Here's everything you need to know so you always walk out with the cut you actually wanted.
Services
Why Every Man Should Try a Hot Towel Shave
A professional hot towel shave is a completely different experience from your home routine. It's a multi-step grooming ritual that leaves your skin feeling better than any at-home shave ever could. Here's why you should book one.
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Ready for a Great Haircut?
Reading about haircuts is one thing. Sitting in the chair with a skilled barber is another. City Barbers at 223 E 74th St is open 7 days a week — walk in or book online.