969 Barbershop Midtown Boardroom Cuts 2025: Precision Edge

At 969 Barbershop on 969 3rd Ave, the team delivers boardroom-ready fades and tapers.

The Power Fade: Your Silent Résumé

Skin fade with guard transition, textured top, lineup.

  • Best for: Bankers, lawyers, real estate closers.

Rule: “Book every 18 days — gradient stays lethal.”

Client Tom from 53rd St: “Walked into a negotiation fresh. They noticed the cut before the numbers.”

How to Keep the Edge Between Meetings

  • Trim Cycle: Every 2.5 weeks.
  • Wash: Sulfate-free.
  • Style: Light pomade.
  • Protection: Cap for windy 3rd Ave gusts.

Boardroom Bundle: Haircut + beard lineup + brow cleanup.

Fade vs Taper

Face Shape Guide for Midtown Pros

  • Oval: Textured crop or side part.
  • Square: Low fade to soften jaw.
  • Round: Volume top, taper sides.
Consult every time.

Midtown Grooming Hacks

  • Best Slots: 7 AM or after 6 PM.
  • Parking: Validation at nearby garage after 7 PM.
  • Combo: Coffee next door post-cut.

Why 969 Dominates Midtown

Location: 969 3rd Ave, 2 min from Grand Central. Hours: 8:30 AM–7:30 PM weekdays. Vibe: Clean, no nonsense.