Winter is coming to Laval, and your hair feels it before you do. Tuques, scarves, indoor heating, dry air and snow: winter puts your haircut to the test every single day.
That's why a winter haircut in Laval isn't chosen quite the same way as a summer cut. Tony and Joseph, co-owners of Salon Les Frères on Boulevard Cartier Ouest, see the same mistakes come back every year as soon as the first snowflakes fall.
Here are their 7 barber tips to keep a clean look from November to March.
A winter hat flattens your hair, creates static and leaves a ring around your head.
The cuts that hold up best in winter have texture and a well-controlled length on top: a textured crop, a slightly longer scissor cut or a fade with worked-in volume.
On the other hand, a highly structured style that needs 15 minutes with a blow dryer every morning won't survive your first drive to work.
A high skin fade looks great in July. In January, your neck and temples are much more exposed to the cold.
Many clients switch to a low fade or a taper in winter: the outline stays clean and sharp, but the sides keep a little more length.
Love your skin fade? No problem. Talk to your barber: he can adjust the height without changing your style.
Between your scarf, coat collar and hood, the back of your neck is constantly rubbing against fabric.
A poorly defined neckline is even more noticeable in winter, because hair grows back unevenly under your clothes.
A neckline traced precisely with a straight razor keeps your haircut fresh longer, even under three layers of clothing.
Winter is many men's favourite season to grow a beard. It protects you from the cold, but it also needs more care.
Cold outdoor air and indoor heating dry out the skin under your beard, which can cause itching and flakes.
A few drops of beard oil every day and regular line-ups make all the difference between a well-groomed winter beard and a neglected one.
Hot showers, heating and dry air: your scalp works hard in winter.
To avoid tightness and flakes:
Strong gels and shiny products tend to react badly under a winter hat: hair ends up stuck, flattened or brittle.
In winter, a matte paste or a light styling cream is often more practical. Once you get to the office, a little water and a few seconds with your fingers are enough to bring your cut back to shape.
Your barber can recommend the right product for your haircut and hair texture.
Many men space out their haircuts in winter, thinking the tuque hides everything. The result: by the first holiday party, the cut has completely lost its shape.
For a fade or taper, an appointment every 3 to 4 weeks keeps your lines sharp. For a longer cut, every 4 to 6 weeks.
Tip: the holiday season is often the busiest time of the year at the barbershop. Plan your December appointment ahead of time.
When the roads are icy, you want a barber you can count on, not a haircut you'll need to fix.
Salon Les Frères welcomes clients from Laval-des-Rapides, Pont-Viau, Chomedey, Duvernay, Vimont, Sainte-Dorothée and Fabreville, as well as Montreal and Ahuntsic.
What they come for, summer and winter alike:
Take a look at our services, our barbers and our work before your next appointment.
A great winter haircut in Laval is one that handles the tuque, the cold and the indoor heating, and stays sharp until your next appointment.
At Salon Les Frères, Tony, Joseph and the team adapt every cut to the season, your hair and your daily routine.
Book online and start the winter with a sharp look.
A cut with texture and a controlled length on top, like a textured crop or a scissor cut, holds up best under a winter hat. On the sides, a low fade or taper keeps a clean look while offering a bit more protection from the cold.
Yes. The skin fade stays popular all year round. If your neck feels too exposed to the cold, your barber can simply lower the height of the fade.
Every 3 to 4 weeks for a fade or taper, and every 4 to 6 weeks for a longer cut. Even under a tuque, your outlines lose their sharpness.
Tony & Joseph
Co-owners, Salon Les Frères
Tony and Joseph are the two brothers behind Salon Les Frères on Boulevard Cartier Ouest in Laval. Specialists in fade, taper and hot-towel shave.
Choose a textured cut, use a matte paste instead of a strong gel, and avoid putting your hat on while your hair is still wet. A little water and a few seconds with your fingers are enough to restore its shape.
Salon Les Frères is located on Boulevard Cartier Ouest in Laval, easily accessible from Laval-des-Rapides, Pont-Viau, Chomedey, Duvernay, Vimont, Montreal and Ahuntsic. Booking is available online.
