Line Up and Edge Up in Northridge, CA
A line up near Northridge takes about ten to twenty minutes at Chatsworth Barbershop on De Soto Avenue, roughly twelve minutes from the neighborhood. It is a quick edge cleanup of the hairline, temples and neck between full cuts. For Northridge students, hospital staff and people who work retail, it is the fastest way to look freshly cut without sitting through a whole haircut.
- Price
- $20
- Time in chair
- 10-20 min
- Drive from Northridge
- About 12 minutes
- Walk ins
- Welcome
A lunch break line up from the Fashion Center or the hospital
If you work at Northridge Fashion Center on Tampa Avenue or at Northridge Hospital Medical Center on Roscoe Boulevard, a line up can fit into a long lunch. Tampa runs north toward the shop, so the drive is simple.
Book the time online before you leave work. That way the chair is ready when you arrive and you are back before your break ends. A standard half hour lunch is tight, so an hour gives you some breathing room.
Edges that last past the rec center gym
Northridge Recreation Center on Lemarsh Street has an indoor gym and outdoor courts. Sweat and headbands wear down a clean edge quickly, and the neckline is usually the first place it shows.
A line up restores the hairline and temples without touching the length, so your fade keeps its shape until the next full cut. If you play several times a week, a cleanup every week or two keeps the outline crisp.
Stretching a fade on a student budget
A full fade every two weeks adds up. One common way to stretch it is a full cut, then a line up two weeks later, then the next full cut around week four. The fade grows a little, but the edges look new.
Your barber will tell you when a line up is not enough anymore and the fade needs a full redo. That honest call saves you from paying for a cleanup that will not look right.
Price and what you get
On the shop menu this is the Line Up, $20, about 10-20 min in the chair. See exactly what the Line Up includes, or browse the full menu.
Line Up and Edge Up questions from Northridge
Can I get an edge up between CSUN classes?
Yes. A line up takes ten to twenty minutes and the drive is about twelve minutes each way, so a gap of about an hour is usually enough. Book online to keep it predictable.
Is a line up enough before a Northridge night out?
If your cut is less than three weeks old, usually yes. The line up sharpens the edges so the whole cut looks fresh. If the fade itself has grown out, a full cut is the better choice.
Can Northridge Fashion Center employees walk in for a line up?
Yes, walk ins are welcome Tuesday through Saturday. For a lunch break visit, booking online is safer because it holds your time and keeps the trip short.
Does a Northridge line up include the beard?
No. The line up covers the hairline, temples and neck. For beard edges, book the beard trim and shape up or one of the haircut and beard combos.
How often do Northridge pickup basketball players need a line up?
Every one to two weeks if you sweat a lot or wear a headband. Those edges soften faster than most, and a quick cleanup keeps them sharp.
Will a line up work on a Northridge student with a curly top?
Yes. The line up only touches the edges, so your curls on top stay exactly as they are. It is a good way to look sharp without losing length you are growing out.
Can I stop for a line up on a Saturday morning before a game at the Northridge Recreation Center?
Yes. The shop opens at 10am on Saturday. Since Saturday is the busiest day, book the first time online so you are done and back in Northridge before the game.
Book your line up and edge up
Chatsworth Barbershop, 9876 De Soto Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm. Book online or call (818) 818-5066.
Book a Cut