Garrisons By The Park Barbershop

Garrison's on Jarvis

63 Jarvis Street Map
Mon 10:00am – 7:00pm
Tue - Sat 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sun 11:00am – 6:00pm
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Garrison’s on Niagara

254 NIAGARA STREET Map
Mon-Fri: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sat: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sun: Closed
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Great Hair Always

Great Hair is what we do and making sure you can maintain it is part of the service. It begins and ends with developing a trusting relationship with your Barber. 'Great Hair Always' is far more than giving you a technical haircut. It’s understanding how to make your hair get you to where you want to go, how you want to feel and how you want others to see you.

Your Appointment

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Starts with a professional Barber that cares. Our loyal Barbers are dedicated to your success and to earning your trust as they listen and advise at each and every appointment.
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In-Depth and ongoing style consultation. it's not just about your hair, but getting to know you and your goals so we get the right cut for your life.
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A great technical cut and custom maintenance advice. We will show you how to use product, when to get the next cut, how to dry your hair…and also what to do when you may not want to!
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It Doesn't End There

Yeah, we’ve got a great team, but sometimes you’ll have questions when you aren’t in the shop. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with The Grooming Guy, our awesome men's grooming portal that's edited by award-winning editor Leo Petaccia. If you can’t find the answer there, then the good news is you’re not alone. Good thing Leo’s just an email away.

Garrison's on Jarvis

63 Jarvis Street Map
Mon 10:00am – 7:00pm
Tue - Sat 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sun 11:00am – 6:00pm
Book Now

Garrison’s on Niagara

254 NIAGARA STREET Map
Mon-Fri: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sat: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sun: Closed
Book Now

How To Talk Barber

Ever wondered what a “number two” or a “taper” meant? Here, a few key terms you should know to get just the cut you want.

Fade

For short cuts, where the sides and back meet seamlessly with the top. Starts as quite short at the base of the neck, then gradually lengthens while going upward to the temple.

Number One

Refers to the clipper grade, or how short you want the barber to go. The lower the number, the more cropped the cut (ours go from four to zero).

A little off the top

Another way of saying “just a trim.” Bear in mind that said trim will be relative to the rest of your hair’s length. Applies to shorter cuts.

Texturize

A technique used to leave the top of the hair thicker and more layered, rather than flat and thinned out.

Nape

This is the back of your neck, and the hairline there should always be kept tidy, whether that means a defined hairline or natural fade.

Fringe

Also known as bangs, this is that bit of lengthy hair that grows over the forehead, effectively covering it. Fringes are usually swept to one side.

Layer

A technique in which a barber cuts hair such that it appears more voluminous, and layered (hence the term). Our barbers do this by employing impeccable work with their scissors.

Arch

The space behind your ears where your hairline forms an upward curve. This part should be kept as natural as possible — not too high, not too low.

Taper

A taper leaves no visible hair lines at the nape, only a gradual fade that goes from cropped at the top to barely visible at the bottom of your nape.

Disconnected

When the top of your hair is starkly contrasted by the sides and back via a clear line rather than a fade, we call this a “disconnection.”

Choppy

“Choppy” refers to a desired texture, which, when achieved, resembles a nonchalant, messy look.

Crown

Your crown is at the top of your head and near the back, where your hair growth starts out as a slight swirl.