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Straight answers to the questions we get asked every day, written by barbers who cut fades and shape beards for a living.

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Latest Style guide

Low, mid or high fade: which one should you get?

How to choose between a low, mid and high fade, from Mississauga barbers who cut them every day. Contrast, head shape, upkeep and what to ask for.

5 min read

Barber preparing clippers and a brush before a haircut

Journal Maintenance

How often should you get a haircut? A barber’s schedule

How often to get a fade, taper, scissor cut or beard lineup, with a simple rebooking schedule from Markcutit barbers in Mississauga.

4 min readSep 14, 2026

Man trimming his beard in a mirror at home

Journal Beard care

How to keep your beard sharp between barber visits

Simple at-home beard care between barber appointments: washing, conditioning, trimming without losing your lines, and when to book a lineup.

5 min readSep 7, 2026

Barber and client talking through a haircut before starting

Journal Style guide

What to tell your barber to get the cut you want

Exactly what to say to your barber: fade height, guard numbers, length on top, neckline and how you style it. A checklist from Markcutit in Mississauga.

4 min readAug 30, 2026

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