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Haircut guides and shop notes, written the way we explain things at the chair.

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How to book a chair at The Twisted Willow in Berea

Our Berea barbershop works by appointment, booked online or by calling the shop. If you are new here, any chair is a good chair.

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Your child's first haircut at our Berea barbershop

What to tell your child before a first haircut, how to describe the cut you want, and how a visit goes at our shop on Clay Drive in Old Town Berea.

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The Twisted Willow Barbershop filled with families and barbers during Community Care Day 2026

Community Care Day 2026: Thank You, Berea

A look back at The Twisted Willow Barbershop's Community Care Day, with free haircuts, school supplies, family activities, and local support.

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Community Care Day back-to-school event poster for The Twisted Willow Barbershop in Berea, Kentucky

Community Care Day 2026: Free Haircuts and School Supplies

Join The Twisted Willow Barbershop in Berea on August 10 for free K-12 haircuts, school supplies, food, activities, and giveaways.

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A barber defining a crisp beard line-up with a trimmer at The Twisted Willow Barbershop in Berea, KY

Beard Trim vs. Beard Line-Up: What to Ask For

Beard trim or line-up? A Berea barber explains the difference, when to ask for each, and how to describe exactly what you want so you walk out looking right.

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A steaming hot towel applied to a man's face during a hot towel shave at The Twisted Willow Barbershop

What to Expect from a Hot Towel Shave

Never had a hot towel shave? A Berea barber walks you through the whole experience step by step, from the first warm towel to the straight razor pass and aftercare.

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A man with a sharp fresh haircut and clean neckline in the barber chair at The Twisted Willow Barbershop in Berea, KY

How Often Should You Get a Haircut? A Berea Barber's Guide

How often should you get a haircut? A Berea barber breaks it down by style, from tight fades to classic cuts, beards, kids, and seniors, so your look stays sharp.

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A Berea barber blending a clean skin fade with clippers at The Twisted Willow Barbershop

How to Ask for a Fade: A Berea Barber's Guide

Low, mid, high, or skin fade? A Berea barber explains how to ask for the fade you actually want, what the numbers mean, and when to bring a photo.

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Reading about a cut you want? Book it at vagaro.com/thetwistedwillowbarbershop or call (859) 756-6385.