Gentleman Haircut in Northridge, CA
For a Gentleman Haircut near Northridge, head to Chatsworth Barbershop on De Soto Avenue, about twelve minutes away. It is a scissor cut from start to finish, about thirty minutes, done with shears and comb and no clippers to the skin. The sides stay at a one and a half guard length or longer, with a soft natural taper and a traditional, polished finish for a man who dresses up for work.
- Price
- $30
- Time in chair
- 30 min
- Drive from Northridge
- About 12 minutes
- Walk ins
- Welcome
Dressed for The Soraya and the faculty meeting
CSUN puts a lot of Northridge men in collared shirts, whether they teach, advise or run an office on campus. Evenings at The Soraya on Nordhoff Street add another reason to look put together. A cut that is already finished when you leave the chair helps on those days, because there is nothing to fix with product on the way.
The Gentleman Haircut is built for that. The shears shape the sides over a comb, so the taper is gradual and the hair sits neatly above the collar. It reads as classic rather than trendy, which is the right register for a lecture hall or a concert hall.
Gray or thinning hair on the walk across CSUN
A hard skin fade draws the eye to the edge, and on gray or thinning hair that edge can look stark. A soft taper with a little length left on the sides blends instead. The hair looks fuller and the gray looks natural rather than patchy.
If your hair is thick or coarse, shears and a comb shape it cleanly. If it is fine, the extra length at the sides gives it body. Tell the barber how you part it and where it is thin, and the cut is planned around that. It needs a quick comb and no morning work, which counts in a hot Valley July.
A classic cut for a Northridge Women's Club reception
Weddings and receptions at the Northridge Women's Club call for a haircut that looks settled, not fresh off a fade. Book the Gentleman Haircut four to seven days ahead so the taper relaxes and no new line shows in photos. A day or two before also works when the schedule is tight.
The same timing suits graduations, funerals and interviews. The cut takes about thirty minutes, so it fits into a weekday lunch hour or the morning before a ceremony.
Twelve minutes up Reseda Boulevard, thirty in the chair
From most of Northridge, head north on Reseda Boulevard or Tampa Avenue and then west toward De Soto Avenue. If you are near the 118, take it west to the De Soto exit instead. The shop is open Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm, and Saturday, 10am to 5pm, and it is closed Sunday.
Weekday mornings are the quietest. Walk ins are welcome, and booking online holds your time. Saturday is the busiest day, so book ahead if that is the only day you have.
Price and what you get
On the shop menu this is the Gentleman Haircut, $30, about 30 min in the chair. See exactly what the Gentleman Haircut includes, or browse the full menu.
Gentleman Haircut questions from Northridge
Is the Gentleman Haircut a good choice before an evening at The Soraya?
Yes. The cut looks finished the moment you leave the chair, with a neat taper over the ears and collar, so there is nothing left to do at home. Book an afternoon time on a weekday and arrive well before the 6pm close.
Can a CSUN professor with thinning gray hair get a Gentleman Haircut?
Yes, and it is often a better choice than a fade. Shears and a soft taper leave some length at the sides, which makes thinning hair look fuller. Tell the barber where it is thin and how you part it, and the cut is planned around that.
How far ahead of an event at the Northridge Women's Club should I book a haircut?
Four to seven days before is a comfortable window. The taper settles, the neckline looks natural, and you still have room to book a quiet weekday morning online.
Can I get a Gentleman Haircut on a lunch break from Northridge Hospital Medical Center?
Only with a long lunch. The cut takes about thirty minutes and the drive is about twelve minutes each way, so plan on about an hour in total. Book a time online so the chair is ready when you walk in.
Can the sides go shorter for someone who works at Northridge Fashion Center?
No. On this cut the sides never go shorter than a one and a half guard length. If your job calls for tighter sides, the Men's Haircut covers fades and tapers, and the barber can tell you which one fits.
Will a scissor cut stay neat in the Nordhoff Street heat with no styling?
Mostly yes. The taper is soft and the top keeps enough weight to comb into place, so it needs a quick comb rather than product. The extra length on the sides also hides regrowth for three to five weeks.
Book your gentleman haircut
Chatsworth Barbershop, 9876 De Soto Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311. Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm, and Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Book online or call (818) 818-5066.
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