Grooming Guide
How to Maintain a Beard Between Barbershop Visits
A barber's guide to keeping a beard sharp between visits — washing, oiling, trimming the neckline, and knowing when to let the pros take over.
Haircut Guide
The Ivy League Haircut: A Classic Cut Worth Knowing
The Ivy League haircut explained — what it is, how it differs from a crew cut, who it flatters, and exactly how to ask for one at the barbershop.
Haircut Guide
What Is a Temp Fade? The Temple Fade Explained
The temple fade explained — what makes it different from a taper or skin fade, who it flatters, and exactly how to ask for one at the barbershop.
Haircut Guide
How to Ask for a Skin Fade (and Get It Right)
A barber's guide to asking for a skin fade — fade height, length on top, and the exact words to use so you walk out with the cut you wanted.
Haircut Guide
What Is a Crew Cut? Everything You Need to Know
A complete guide to the crew cut — its history, who it suits, how to ask for one, styling tips, and maintenance from NYC barbers with 50+ years of experience.
Seasonal Grooming
Spring Grooming Guide for NYC Men: Transitioning Your Look for Warmer Weather
How to adjust your haircut, beard, styling products, and skincare as winter fades and spring humidity rolls into NYC — from the barbers at City Barbers.
Grooming Tips
The Men's Hair Care Routine That Actually Works
A simple, no-nonsense routine for washing, conditioning, and styling your hair — plus how often to visit the barber to keep your style sharp.
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Best Haircuts for Your Face Shape
Oval, round, square, oblong, heart, or diamond — the cuts that flatter every face shape, picked by NYC barbers with 50+ years of experience.
Grooming Tips
How to Grow a Beard: A Beginner's Guide
From the itchy first month to shaping your neckline and picking the right products — a practical guide to growing a beard that actually looks good.
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.
Haircut Guide
The Best Men's Haircuts for Your Face Shape
Not every cut works on every face. Find out which haircuts suit oval, square, round, oblong, and heart-shaped faces — and how to ask your barber for the right one.
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.
Haircut Guide
Classic Men's Haircuts: A Guide to Timeless Styles
Some cuts come and go. Others have been around for 70 years and show no signs of leaving. Here's your guide to the classics — the crew cut, taper, side part, and more.
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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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.