Barber shop
Shaves & Beard Trims South Norwood — Classic Barbering
Want more than a haircut? Shaves & Beard Trims South Norwood is where 1st Class Fades brings back the classic barber shop. On Portland Road, a short stroll from Norwood Junction, we shape beards, run proper hot towel shaves, and still teach the straight razor skills most shops have dropped. Walk in when a chair's free, or book ahead.
At a glance
- Beard trims from £15 with a razor-sharp line
- Traditional hot towel straight-razor shaves
- Clean clipper or razor head shaves
- Cut + beard combo — our most popular booking
5.0★
Google · 37
4.9★
Booksy · 290
South Norwood shop serving Croydon, Crystal Palace and wider South London from Portland Road.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Card & contactless payments
- Free Wi-Fi
- Good for kids
Every shave starts the same way: a look at your skin and growth, then a plan for the finish you want. Warm towels soften the skin, sharp blades do the close work, and a cool towel and balm settle things after. Beard trims get the same care, so the shape sits right against your jaw.
This page covers the barber shop services people usually ask for together: beard trim, beard shaping, head shave, shave, straight razor shave and hot towel shave. If you are not sure what to book, choose the closest service on Booksy and explain the finish when you sit down. We can adjust the visit once we see your beard, scalp or skin in the chair.
Beard Trim South Norwood
A scruffy beard ages a sharp haircut fast. We shape the edges, clean up the neckline, and even out patchy spots — clippers for length, scissors for detail, and a straight razor for a crisp line along the cheeks and jaw. It works for stubble, full beards, or anything in between.
Growing a beard out takes patience, and a good trim holds the shape while you wait. Most beards need shaping every two to four weeks. Heading to Selhurst Park for a match, or got a big weekend planned? Book a trim a day or two before.
Hot Towel Shave South Norwood
A hot towel shave is the closest, smoothest shave you can get. Warm towels soften the beard and open the pores, then a straight razor works with the grain — no dragging, no nicks. It's the shave your grandad had every week, and it still works because it's done properly, by hand.
After the razor, a cool towel closes the pores and a balm calms the skin. Most men leave smoother than any home razor manages. It's a good treat before a wedding or interview, or just a Saturday near South Norwood High Street. Book ahead for a set time, though we can often fit you in the same day.
Head Shave South Norwood
Shaving a head properly takes more care than people expect — the scalp is thinner and curves more. We work in careful sections, with clippers for a close crop or a razor for a fully smooth finish, checking for bumps and awkward angles as we go so it looks even all over.
A razor head shave gets the same hot towel treatment as our face shaves, with a cool balm finish so the scalp doesn't feel tight back out near Norwood Junction. Shave regularly? We'll show you how to keep it neat between visits, though most regulars leave the close work to us every couple of weeks.
Straight Razor Shaves South Norwood
The straight razor is still at the heart of how we shave and shape beards. Every blade is sharpened and stropped before it touches your skin, and every stroke follows the grain to keep irritation down. We use it for full face shaves, sharp beard edges, and neckline clean-ups after a haircut.
We won't rush straight razor work just because the shop is busy. Your barber shaves with the grain, checks the skin, and goes back over anything that needs a second pass. It's a small part of most visits, but it's what makes a fresh cut or beard look sharp. Ask for razor edging next time you're in.
Beard Shaping South Norwood
Beard shaping is for when the length is fine but the outline has lost balance. We square or soften the jaw, clean the neckline, trim the moustache, and blend the sideburns so the beard sits properly with your haircut.
It is a useful add-on before weddings, interviews, South Norwood nights out or busy work weeks. Bring a photo if you like a certain shape, or ask your barber what suits your face and growth pattern.
Shaves & Beard Trims Services
Reputation
5.0 on Google, 4.9 on Booksy
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a beard trim?
A beard trim is £15, or add it to any haircut for £25. Hot towel shaves are [PRICE_HOT_TOWEL].
What is a hot towel shave?
A hot towel shave uses warm towels to soften the skin and open the pores before a straight razor shave. It finishes with a cold towel and balm. It takes about 30 minutes at our South Norwood shop.
Can I get a shave and a haircut in one visit?
Yes. The cut-and-shave combo is our most popular booking. Ask for it when you book with Booksy or call [PHONE].
Walk in or book ahead
Ready for a 1st class cut?
Come in for a clean fade, beard shape, kids cut, or hot towel shave at the Portland Road shop in South Norwood, with easy routes from Croydon, Crystal Palace and wider South London.