The Good Barbers Blog
Expert grooming tips, product insights, and stories from Zürich's premier barbershop.
Redken or Redken Brews: Which Shampoo Suits Your Hair?
Dry lengths, damaged hair, oily roots or styling buildup? Choose your Redken shampoo and conditioner for the job your hair needs.
Reuzel Matte Styling Guide: Pomade, Clay, Paste or Powder?
Matte does not tell you how firmly a product holds. Here is how to choose between five Reuzel options and apply each without weighing your hair down.
Proraso Shaving Guide
Which colour to choose, how to make a good lather, and what goes on before and after the razor. A practical guide to shaving with Proraso.
Best Haircut and Beard Combinations
Eight pairings to compare by hair texture, beard growth and daily upkeep, with clear instructions to take to your barber.
Are Swiss salons shifting employees into chair rental while continuing to control how they work?
The Good Barbers reviewed 93 Swiss chair-rental models. Forty-one, or 44%, showed at least one indicator named by the hairdressing GAV or PK Coiffure.
Can a Barber Cut Long Men's Hair in Zürich?
Long hair does not automatically mean you need a coiffeur. Here is what to check before booking, what to say in the chair and when to speak up.
Hairdressing apprenticeships grow: 50 more learners in Zürich
The number of people in Swiss hairdressing training rose from 2,010 to 2,075 in 2025. Zürich posted the largest absolute cantonal increase, with 50 more learners.
What Men’s Haircuts Cost Across Zürich in 2026
Public Zürich haircut figures range from CHF 20 to well above CHF 80 because they often compare different services. We checked current menus and separated one-length machine cuts, full haircuts and fades.
Men’s Curly Haircuts: What to Ask For by Curl Pattern and Length
A good curly haircut is designed around the way your hair springs, falls and grows. Use this practical guide to choose the right shape, length and finish, then explain it clearly in the chair.
How to Grow Your Hair Out: A Men's Timeline, Stage by Stage
Plan a men’s hair grow-out with approximate stages, curl shrinkage and trim losses. The planner shows estimates and optional upkeep costs.
Fade Haircuts Explained: Low, Mid, High, Skin and Taper
Compare low, mid, high and skin fades with a taper. Choose height, finish and upkeep separately, then estimate an optional annual budget.
Pomade, Clay, Paste or Cream? How to Pick Your Hair Styling Product (A Barber's Guide)
Pomade, clay, paste or cream? Our Zurich barbers explain hold and finish, which product suits your hair type and haircut, and how to apply it right.
Beard Oil vs. Beard Balm vs. Beard Wash: What You Actually Need (A Barber's Guide)
Beard oil, beard balm or beard wash? Our Zurich barbers explain what each one does, which your beard actually needs, and how to build a simple routine.
Why That Haircut Looks Good on Him but Not on You
Wondering what haircut actually suits you? Learn why photos do not always translate, and how face shape, hair type, hairline and lifestyle change the result.
What Haircut Suits Your Hair Type? Best Men’s Cuts for Thick, Fine, Curly, Wavy, Straight and Thinning Hair
Find the best men’s haircut for thick, fine, curly, wavy, straight or thinning hair, plus what to ask your barber in Zürich.
Barber FAQ Zürich: how to get a haircut you actually like
Prepare for a barber appointment in Zürich: reference photos, upkeep, service choice, beard care and booking at Enge or Europaallee.
Winter Hair, Beard and Scalp Care in Zürich
A practical winter routine for Zürich: gentler washing, controlled drying, smarter styling and beard care without exaggerated promises.
Movember in Zürich: Which Moustache Suits Your Face (and How to Style It)
Compare six moustache styles for Movember, choose for your growth and learn trimming basics. Ask the shop about moustache-only care.
Barber or Coiffeur in Zürich: What Is the Difference?
Barber and coiffeur describe two useful sides of men’s grooming in Zürich. Learn how precise barbering and thoughtful consultation work together.
Unmanageable Hair: Solve Cowlicks, Frizz and Flat Roots
Troubleshoot cowlicks, frizz, flat roots and styling residue. Adjust the cut and routine to your hair before adding more product.
What are the best products from Uppercut?
Compare the Uppercut Deluxe products we use every day and learn which formula suits your style.
How often should you get a haircut?
Use our haircut and beard schedule to know exactly when to book your next visit.
Best Haircut and Beard Shape for Your Face
Compare seven face shapes, haircut proportions and beard density. Choose realistic lengths and bring a clear reference to your barber.
18 Hair Grooming Tips Every Man Should Know
Eighteen practical hair-care habits: scalp-led washing, conditioner, heat, product application and a haircut routine that suits your hair.
What haircut should you ask for at our barbershop?
Understand men’s haircut names: crop, quiff, pompadour, side part, buzz cut, taper and fade. Describe the top and sides separately.
Our First Weeks in Enge: March 2022
A March 2022 archive from our first weeks in Enge, introducing the founding barbers. The original opening offer has expired.
Our Enge Opening in March 2022
A look back at 1 March 2022, when The Good Barbers welcomed its first customer in Zurich Enge.