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The crew

Meet your barbers

Every one of our barbers brings a unique set of skills to the chair. Find your match, then book in.

Marco "Blade" Ruiz

Master Barber · Founder

With Fade since 2014

Marco opened Fade in 2014 with one chair and a straight razor. Fifteen years behind the chair have made him the undisputed fade king of Eastside. He believes a great cut is the closest thing to a superpower.

Skin FadeTaperStraight-Razor Shave
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Deon Carter

Senior Barber

With Fade since 2016

Deon's beard work is the stuff of legend. He trained under a traditional Turkish barber in Istanbul and brought the art of the hot towel back to Eastside. His edge-ups are architectural.

Beard SculptHot Towel ShaveLine-ups
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Theo Vance

Barber & Stylist

With Fade since 2019

Theo specializes in textured hair and scissor work. If you want a natural-looking crop that moves right, Theo is your man. He also handles the shop's color treatments.

Textured CropsScissor CutsColor
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Jay Okafor

Barber

With Fade since 2022

Fresh talent with a sharp eye for detail. Jay came up through the Fade apprenticeship programme and has already built a loyal following for his low-fades and clean line-ups.

Low FadeAfro CutsLine-ups
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Passionate about the craft?

We're always looking for skilled barbers. Drop us a line.

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