Trends come and go, but these five cuts are consistently the most requested in Irish barber shops. Master these and you'll handle 90% of what walks through your door.
1. The Skin Fade
Still the king. A clean skin fade with a textured top is the most popular men's haircut in Ireland. You need a reliable clipper, a good trimmer, and a foil shaver for the skin-close finish.
2. The Textured Crop
Short, textured top with a fade on the sides. This cut relies heavily on point cutting with scissors to create the choppy texture on top. A pair of thinning shears helps remove weight without losing length.
3. The Classic Taper
The gentleman's cut. Longer on top, gradually shorter on the sides with no skin showing. This is a scissor-heavy cut — you'll use your cutting shears for most of the work, with clippers just for the lower neckline.
4. The Buzz Cut
Simple but it needs to be perfect — there's nowhere to hide mistakes. A quality clipper with sharp blades is essential. Finish the neckline and edges with a trimmer.
5. The Mullet (Yes, Really)
The mullet is back in Ireland, especially with younger clients. Short or faded sides, textured top, and length at the back. This cut uses every tool in your kit — clippers, scissors, thinning shears, and a razor for the neck taper.
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