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Discover Portsmouth's premier barbers specializing in precision taper fades and modern men's grooming techniques.

Neighborhood Barbers

Downtown & Islington Street Area
ZIP: 03801
Market Square & Congress Street Area
ZIP: 03801
South End & Peirce Island Area
ZIP: 03801
North End & Sagamore Avenue Area
ZIP: 03801
West End & Lafayette Road Area
ZIP: 03801
Pease International Tradeport Area
ZIP: 03801
Kittery & Route 1 Bypass Area
ZIP: 03801
Strawberry Banke & South Street Area
ZIP: 03801
Peirce Island & South Mill Pond Area
ZIP: 03801
New Castle & Little Harbor Area
ZIP: 03801
Greenland & Route 33 Area
ZIP: 03801
Rye & Route 1 Area
ZIP: 03801
North Hampton & Route 1A Area
ZIP: 03801
Hampton Falls & Route 84 Area
ZIP: 03801
Seabrook & Route 286 Area
ZIP: 03801
Exeter & Route 101 Area
ZIP: 03801
Newington & Route 4 Area
ZIP: 03801
Stratham & Route 33 Area
ZIP: 03801
Hampton & Route 1 Area
ZIP: 03801
York & Route 1A Area
ZIP: 03801
Hampton Beach & Ocean Boulevard Area
ZIP: 03801
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Area
ZIP: 03801
Portsmouth & Route 1 Area
ZIP: 03801
Portsmouth & Route 1B Area
ZIP: 03801
Portsmouth & Islington Street Area
ZIP: 03801
Portsmouth & Market Square Area
ZIP: 03801
Portsmouth & South Street Area
ZIP: 03801
Portsmouth & Middle Street Area
ZIP: 03801
Portsmouth & Hanover Street Area
ZIP: 03801
Portsmouth & Congress Street Area
ZIP: 03801
Portsmouth & State Street Area
ZIP: 03801
Portsmouth & Washington Street Area
ZIP: 03801
Portsmouth & Lafayette Road Area
ZIP: 03801
Portsmouth & Pease International Tradeport Area
ZIP: 03801
Tuckahoe & Patterson Avenue Area
ZIP: 23229
Tuckahoe & Parham Road Area
ZIP: 23229
Tuckahoe & Broad Street Area
ZIP: 23229

Why Choose Portsmouth Barbers?

The barbers in Portsmouth combine technical mastery with deep understanding of local style trends, creating looks that work for both professional settings and social scenes.

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Finding Your Barber

What to Look For

  • Temple fade specialists: Check Instagram for crisp temple line examples
  • Taper fade experts: Look for smooth 3-4 guard transitions in portfolios
  • Certifications: Andis or Wahl certified barbers typically have advanced fading skills
  • Tools: Quality barbers use cordless clippers with sharp blades

Questions to Ask

  • "How many temple/taper fades do you perform weekly?" (Ideal: 20+)
  • "Can I see before/after photos of grow-out patterns?"
  • "What's your recommended maintenance schedule?"
  • "Do you use foil shavers for sharpest lines?" (Best for temple fades)

Geographic Trends

  • Urban areas: More temple fade specialists (NYC, LA, Chicago)
  • Suburban areas: Better for traditional taper fades
  • Barber schools: Atlanta, Houston, and Phoenix have top fade programs
2025 Barbering Excellence Award

Honoring Marcus T. Johnson for Grooming Education Excellence

Our Lead Barber and Content Director, Marcus T. Johnson, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Barbering Excellence Award for his impactful contributions to modern grooming education.

Through his dedication to elevating the taper fade craft—from step-by-step tutorials to tool breakdowns—Marcus has helped thousands master at-home barbering with confidence. His leadership at TaperFadeHub.com continues to shape the future of digital barbering.

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