Hairdresser
Men's Haircuts South Norwood
Skin fades, taper fades, scissor cuts, buzz cuts and kids cuts, finished with a clean line and a sharp shape.
Skin fades from £20
View Men's Haircuts→39 Portland Rd, London SE25 4UF
Barber Shop South Norwood Locals Trust
1st Class Fades is the Barber Shop South Norwood locals use for clean fades, beard work, kids cuts and straight razor shaves on Portland Road, easy to reach from Croydon, Crystal Palace and wider South London since [YEAR_ESTABLISHED].
★★★★★5.0 on Google · 37 reviews★★★★★4.9 on Booksy · 290 reviews
5.0★
Google · 37 reviews
4.9★
Booksy · 290 reviews
6 days
Open Tue–Sun
Free WiFi
Card & contactless
Your local barber
A South Norwood barber shop built for real weeks
Come in for a quick tidy-up before work, a skin fade before the weekend, a careful kids cut after school, or a hot towel shave when you want the full traditional feel.
Tell us how you want it to look on day one and how you need it to grow. That small chat at the start saves guesswork and keeps the cut working in real life — not just in the chair.
The shop sits on Portland Road, close to Norwood Junction station, South Norwood High Street and the Clock Tower. People come through before work, after school, before a night near Stanley Halls, or when the old trim has gone too far between cuts. The same route works for customers coming from Croydon, Crystal Palace and wider South London.
Bring the finish you want
A photo helps, but plain words help too: low fade, mid fade, taper, crop, curls left full, beard squared, or neckline natural. We match the barber words to the result you mean.
Think about the grow-out
A sharp skin fade looks freshest in week one. A taper or scissor cut grows out softer. If you cannot get back every fortnight, say that before the first clipper pass.
Tell us about your week
Work, school, weddings, Selhurst Park match days and weekend plans all change the right cut. Some visits need a clean tidy-up. Some need the full cut, beard and hot towel reset.
What we do
Barber Shop South Norwood services
Pick the service area that matches the cut you want. Each South Norwood page gives you prices, timing notes and the simple details people ask for before they book or walk in.
Barber shop
Shaves & Beard Trims South Norwood
Beard trims, beard shaping, head shaves, straight razor shaves and hot towel shaves for clean edges and a balanced shape.
Beard shaping from £15
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Hair salon
Afro Barber South Norwood
Afro haircuts, curly hair shaping, shape-ups and line-ups cut with texture, shrinkage and shape in mind.
Texture, shrinkage & shape
View Afro & Curly Hair→Hair salon
Women's Barber Services South Norwood
Short cuts, fades, undercuts, shaves, line-ups and eyebrow shaping for women who want barber detail.
Cuts, shaves, line-ups & brows
View Women's Barbering→Common requests
Barber Shop South Norwood cuts people ask for
Not sure which page to open? Ask for the service in your own words. The shop covers skin fade, taper fade, fades, buzz cut, hair shape-up, edge up / line up, head shave, shave, straight razor shave, hot towel shave, and beard trim, beard shaping, hair design patterns, men's haircut, scissor cut, kids haircut, senior haircut, long haircut, afro haircut, curly hair.
If the cut is for a child, a senior, afro or curly hair, a longer scissor shape, or a beard that needs blending into the fade, tell your barber at the start. Good barbering starts with the small details that make the cut work outside the shop.
The work
Fresh from the chair
Why South Norwood chooses us
A local chair that earns the next visit
People usually search for a barber shop near me when the trim already needs saving. We make that first visit simple: clear prices where we have them, walk-ins when a chair is free, Booksy for set times, and a shop that is easy to reach from Norwood Junction, Croydon and Crystal Palace.
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Fades are in the name
Skin, taper, low, mid and high fades plus tidy shape-ups are everyday work here.
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Every texture respected
Straight hair, waves, afro hair, curls and longer scissor cuts each get a different plan.
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Kids welcome
Google lists us as good for kids, and the cut moves at a pace younger customers can settle into.
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Classic barbering
Beard trims, head shaves, straight razor work and hot towel shaves sit beside modern clipper work.
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Useful local hours
Open Tuesday to Sunday, with late finishes on several weekdays and Saturday.
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Easy to reach
A short walk from Norwood Junction station, South Norwood High Street and the Clock Tower.
Reputation
5.0 on Google, 4.9 on Booksy
37 reviews on Google and 290 on Booksy. Featured quotes will be added from real reviews before launch.
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book or can I just walk in?
Walk-ins are welcome at 39 Portland Rd whenever a chair is free. To pick a set time, book online with Booksy or call [PHONE].
How much does a haircut cost at 1st Class Fades?
Skin fades start from £20 and a skin fade with beard is £25. Kids cuts (ages 5–12) are £15. See the full price list and book on Booksy, or ask your barber in the chair.
What's the difference between a skin fade and a taper fade?
A skin fade takes the sides down to bare skin before blending up. A taper fade keeps a little length and only shortens around the ears and neckline. Not sure? Ask your barber when you sit down.
Do you cut kids' hair?
Yes. Kids are welcome at 1st Class Fades and Google lists us as good for kids. Patient barbers, first-haircut friendly.
Do you cut afro and curly hair?
Yes. Afro haircuts, curly hair shaping and shape-ups are a big part of what we do every day in South Norwood.
Do you cut women's hair?
Yes. Women can book short haircuts, fades, undercuts, shaves, line-ups and eyebrow shaping at 1st Class Fades.
Do people come from Croydon or Crystal Palace?
Yes. The shop is in South Norwood, but customers also come from Croydon, Crystal Palace and wider South London. We are on Portland Road, close to Norwood Junction station.
What are your opening hours?
Our regular hours are Monday closed, Tuesday 10am-7pm, Wednesday 10am-8pm, Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-8pm, Sunday 10am-5pm.
Do you take card payments?
Yes - debit cards, credit cards and contactless (NFC) payments, as well as cash.
Is the shop wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the entrance at 39 Portland Rd is wheelchair accessible.
Come through
Find us on Portland Road
The shop is at 39 Portland Rd, London SE25 4UF, close to Norwood Junction station and South Norwood High Street. Coming from the station, head toward Portland Road and look for 1st Class Fades near the local shopfronts. We are also a straightforward trip for cuts from Croydon, Crystal Palace and wider South London.
Find us at 39 Portland Rd, London SE25 4UF, a few minutes’ walk from Norwood Junction station and easy to reach from Croydon, Crystal Palace and wider South London.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
Walk in or book ahead
Ready for a 1st class cut?
Come in for a clean fade, beard shape, kids cut, or hot towel shave at the Portland Road shop in South Norwood, with easy routes from Croydon, Crystal Palace and wider South London.