Tattooed barber using clippers and a comb to show how to tell if your haircut suits you inside Iron Born Barbershop in Southampton, with another client in the background and cool-toned lighting reflecting the shop’s alternative aesthetic.

How to Tell if Your Haircut Actually Suits You (and What to Do if It Doesn’t)

There’s a certain heartbreak in a bad haircut. You walk out thinking you can style it into submission, but deep down you know—it’s not right. The shape’s off, the texture’s wrong, and your reflection is quietly mocking you. Ever wondered how to tell if your haircut suits you? It’s one of those questions that hits the …

Hair Health: Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips: How diet and lifestyle affect hair health and growth.

There’s more to strong, healthy hair than shampoo and clippers. What you feed your body — and how you live — has a direct impact on what’s happening up top. At Iron Born Barbershop, we’re all about helping you look sharp, but we’re also here to help you grow your best hair from the inside …

Unique Barbershop Services Around the World: Showcasing unusual or culturally specific services offered in barbershops globally.

Barbershops may be universal, but what they offer — and how they do it — is anything but ordinary. Across the world, barbers have carved out their own rituals, tools, and traditions, blending grooming with culture, community, and ceremony.At Iron Born Barbershop in Southampton, we draw inspiration from global craft. So, we thought we’d take …

How to Fix Common Haircut Mistakes: Tips for correcting or styling around a bad haircut.

We’ve all been there — you sit in the chair, full of hope. You leave… and something feels off. Maybe the fade’s too high, the fringe too short, or the texture just doesn’t hit right. Whether it was a rushed job, a miscommunication, or a DIY disaster, a bad haircut can throw your whole confidence …

The Role of Barbershops in Community Building: How barbershops serve as local community hubs.

Step into a real barbershop — not a sterile salon, not a walk-in chain, but a proper, grounded shop — and you’ll feel it. The atmosphere. The conversations. The sense of belonging. Barbershops have always been more than just places for haircuts — they’ve been neighbourhood anchors, spaces where stories are shared, music plays, and …

Kids in the Barbershop: Advice for parents on preparing children for their first haircut experience.

A first haircut is a milestone — but for many kids (and their parents), it can also be a full-on sensory overload. Buzzing clippers, unfamiliar faces, sharp tools, and strange smells can all turn a quick trim into a stressful ordeal if not handled right.At Iron Born Barbershop in Southampton, we’ve helped countless families navigate …

The Impact of Social Media on Hairstyles: Analysing how platforms like Instagram and TikTok influence hair trends.

In today’s hyperconnected world, style no longer starts on the high street — it begins on your screen. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok have become more than just entertainment; they’re the driving force behind the latest hair trends walking through barbershop doors. But how exactly is social media influencing what people ask for in the …

Stress and Its Impact on Hair Health: Exploring the relationship between stress and hair problems like hair loss, graying, and thinning.

At Iron Born Barbershop in Southampton, we understand that life can be stressful, and its effects can extend beyond your mood and well-being. Stress can have a significant impact on your hair health, leading to issues like hair loss, graying, and thinning. As experts in hair care, we believe it’s important to address these concerns …