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Barber Shop Tips & Local Style Guides

Haircut guides, style breakdowns, and local advice from the barbers at Taper Godz Barber Co. in Lakewood, CO.

Haircut Guide

Low Taper Fade Haircut: What Guys in Lakewood Actually Ask For

Everyone searches "low taper fade haircut," even though taper and fade are two different cuts. Here is what the term usually means, how to ask for it, and where to go in Lakewood, CO.

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Haircut Guide

How to Ask for a Low Taper at a Barber Shop

Learn exactly how to ask for a low taper, what details to give your barber, and how to keep the cut looking sharp after you leave the chair.

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Haircut Guide

Taper vs Fade: What's the Difference?

Tapers and fades get used interchangeably, but they are two different haircuts. Here is how a Lakewood barber tells them apart — and how to ask for the one you actually want.

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Haircut Guide

Types of Fade Haircuts: A Lakewood Barber's Guide

Low, mid, high, burst, drop, and skin fades — what each one actually looks like, who it suits, and the exact words to use when you book.

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Grooming Guide

Beard Trim Guide: How Often and What to Ask For

How often to get a beard trim, what to ask for, and why a barber's lineup beats trimming at home — from a Lakewood, CO barber shop.

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Local

How to Find the Best Barber Shop in Lakewood, CO

Six things that separate a good barber shop from a great one in Lakewood, CO — and what to check before you book your first appointment.

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Haircut Guide

Buzz Cut with a Low Fade: The Cleanest Low-Maintenance Cut

A buzz cut is simple. A buzz cut with a low fade is sharp. Here is the difference, the guard lengths to ask for, and how to keep it clean between visits.

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Haircut Guide

The Best Mullet Styles for Straight Hair

Straight hair holds a mullet's shape better than any other texture. Here are the modern mullet styles that work, how to ask for one, and how to keep it sharp.

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