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Fades, Tapers and Beard Guides from Merrick Blvd
Low, mid and high tapers on Black hair, buzz cut guards, beard lines, razor bumps and kids cuts, from the chairs at Lilacroix Barbers in Laurelton.
What a Blowout Taper Is and Who It Suits
A blowout taper explained: the taper, the blowout, how it differs from a blowout fade and a low taper fade, who it suits, how to ask, and styling steps.
Oct 26, 2026
The Taper vs the Fade on Kids' Hair
Taper fade or full fade for a kid with coily hair: what each one is, how to choose by texture, school rules and schedule, the guard numbers we use.
Oct 26, 2026Taper Fade for Curly Hair: Curl Patterns and Guard Numbers
How a taper fade works on 3A to 4C curls, guard numbers for low, mid, high and skin tapers, what to ask your barber, styling, mistakes, and $20 kids cuts.
Oct 26, 2026
Should I Shave My Head? A Barber's Honest Checklist
Five signs it is time to shave your head, what to try first, the head shape question, and what a $25 head shave or $35 straight razor finish involves.
Oct 26, 2026
What a Scalp Treatment Does for Dandruff, Dryness and Waves
What a barbershop scalp treatment does for dandruff, dry scalp, itch and wave buildup, what happens in the chair, and when a dermatologist should look.
Oct 26, 2026
The Military Haircut: High and Tight, Induction and Regulation Cuts
The three military haircuts with guard numbers: the induction cut, the high and tight and the regulation cut, how each sits on coily hair, and the price.
Oct 26, 2026
Mid Taper Fade on Black Hair: The Everyday Cut in Southeast Queens
The mid taper fade on 4C, coily and curly hair: what it is, styles by age, face shape and texture, how it compares to low and high tapers, and upkeep.
Oct 26, 2026
Low Taper Fade for Curly Hair: Blowout, Sponge or Natural
The low taper fade on curly hair: why it works, three ways to wear the top, curl hydration, nighttime protection, the trim schedule, and mistakes to avoid.
Oct 26, 2026Low Taper Fade for Black Men: What to Ask For and How It Grows Out
What a low taper fade looks like on 4C, coily and wavy hair, the guard numbers to ask for, how it grows out, and how to avoid razor bumps on dark skin.
Oct 26, 2026The Afro Taper Fade: Keeping Length on Top With Clean Sides
How a low taper fade afro is cut, low vs mid vs high on an afro, styles with a beard, line up or design, how to ask your barber, and keeping the afro soft.
Oct 26, 2026
How to Trim a Beard Without Taking Too Much
How to trim a beard at home without going too short: picking the style, guard numbers by beard length, seven steps in order, and how often to trim.
Oct 26, 2026How to Shave Your Head at Home, and Why a $25 Head Shave Is Easier
How to shave your head at home in nine steps, from the 0 guard pass to aftercare, what causes bumps on coily hair, and why a $25 head shave is easier.
Oct 26, 2026How to Line Up a Beard at Home Between Visits
How to line up your beard at home between barber visits: where the neckline goes, cheek line choices, keeping both sides even, and avoiding neck bumps.
Oct 26, 2026How to Grow a Beard: The First 90 Days
How to grow a beard in the first 90 days: what to expect each week, getting through the itch and patchy spots, when to get the first line up and trim.
Oct 26, 2026
Razor Bumps on Black Skin: Prevention Before the Cure
Razor bumps on Black skin: relief in the first 48 hours, what prevents the next round, how we line up men who bump, when to see a dermatologist.
Oct 26, 2026
How to Fix an Ingrown Hair From a Line Up
How to fix an ingrown hair from a line up: the five step home fix, infected or not, why they come back on coily hair, and how a barber cuts around them.
Oct 26, 2026How to Fade a Beard Into the Sideburns
How to fade a beard into your sideburns at home: tools, guard numbers from 1 to 6, eight steps, the mistakes that leave lines, and when to see the barber.
Oct 26, 2026
How to Cut Hair With Clippers at Home, and the Mistakes We Fix Weekly
How to cut hair with clippers at home: the guard number chart, nine steps in order, a simple two guard taper, and the mistakes barbers fix every week.
Oct 26, 2026
How Long Razor Bumps Last and When to See a Dermatologist
How long razor bumps last on coily hair: burn in days, bumps in one to three weeks, dark marks for months, what speeds healing and when to see a doctor.
Oct 26, 2026High Taper Fade for Black Men: Sharp Contrast That Lasts
Where a high taper fade starts, how it compares to low and mid tapers, styles for Black men, what to tell your barber, and how to keep it sharp.
Oct 26, 2026
Boys' Fade Haircuts: School Ready Cuts for $20
Fade haircuts for boys on coily hair: low, mid, high, taper, drop and burst with guard numbers, tips for parents and first cuts, how often to come back.
Oct 26, 2026The Drop Fade: Why the Curve Behind the Ear Changes Everything
What a drop fade is, how the curve behind the ear differs from a burst or low fade, low, mid and high drop versions, what to put on top, and upkeep.
Oct 26, 2026Do Derma Rollers Work for Beard Growth? The Evidence
Do derma rollers grow beard hair? What scalp research shows, why it may not transfer to the face, risks on darker skin, and what helps a patchy beard.
Oct 26, 2026The Buzz Cut Taper: Clean, Low Maintenance, Two Weeks of Sharp
The buzz cut taper explained: guard numbers and lengths, low, mid, high and tight and skin versions, how it compares to a crew cut, and keeping it sharp.
Oct 26, 2026Buzz Cut With a Receding Hairline: Why Shorter Looks Fuller
Does a buzz cut help a receding hairline? Usually yes. The guard lengths that look fullest, when it exposes thinning, and buzz cut versus shaved head.
Oct 26, 2026Buzz Cut Guard Numbers: What a 4 Guard, 7 Guard and 12 Guard Look Like
Every buzz cut guard number explained in inches, what a 4 guard, 7 guard and 12 guard look like on coily, curly and wavy hair, and how often to recut.
Oct 26, 2026The Burst Fade: The Mohawk Friendly Fade Explained
What a burst fade is, how it differs from a drop fade, low, mid and high burst versions with a frohawk, curls or a buzz, how to ask for it, and upkeep.
Oct 26, 2026
Beard Dyeing for Gray: Natural Looking Color From the Chair
How beard dyeing at the barbershop covers gray without the box dye look: shade matching, the patch test, how long color lasts, and skin safety.
Oct 26, 2026
The Groom Package: Cut, Beard and Hot Towel Finish in One Chair
Barber packages explained: The Cut, Cut and Beard and The Full Service, what each includes, which fits which week, and how they compare to a la carte.
Oct 26, 2026
Early Morning Barber in Queens: Open at 7 AM on Merrick Blvd
Barber open early in Queens: 7 AM Friday to Sunday, 7:30 AM Monday to Thursday, what to get before work or school, and how to get here by bus or LIRR.
Oct 26, 2026