The Edit
The Grooming Edit
Tips, trends, and the odd opinion from behind the chair.
Style Guide
The Skin Fade Guide: Zero, Low, Mid, High — What's Actually Right for You?
Every man's been here. You sit in the chair, the barber asks 'how high?', and you have no idea. Here's the honest version.
5 min read · Jake Mercer
Grooming Tips
Why Your Barber Hates Your Reference Photo (And What to Show Instead)
That Brad Pitt photo is doing you no favours. Here's how to actually communicate the cut you want.
4 min read · Tom Ellis
Grooming Tips
How to Maintain a Fade Between Cuts — Honest Advice
Three habits that will keep your fade looking fresh for the full three weeks. Not a sales pitch.
4 min read · Danny Wright
Product Reviews
The 5 Products Every Man Actually Needs (And the 10 You Don't)
Stripped-back, honest review. Buy these. Bin the rest.
6 min read · Ash Grewal
Style Guide
Wedding Day Hair: The Groom's Timeline from 3 Months Out
Don't get a new haircut the day before. Don't grow it out for six months either. Here's the right rhythm.
5 min read · Jake Mercer
Behind the Scenes
Why Walk-Ins Will Always Be Welcome at The Gents Room
Apps, subscriptions, fifteen-minute booking slots — that's not us. Here's why.
3 min read · Jake Mercer
