Black and white portrait of a woman with full, natural curly hair, looking past the camera

No. 07
The Texture Issue

Northern Quarter
Manchester

Independent hair salon & barbers. Cut, colour and the clean fade.

Today: 9am – 7pm

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Fern & Fade

Cover — natural texture, shaped & defined AW 26

01Editor’s letterp. 3

A salon and barbers on a side street in the Northern Quarter. We cut for everyone — the precise, the undone, the freshly faded.

Three chairs, one long mirror and no conveyor belt. Every appointment starts with a proper conversation about how you actually wear your hair, then we cut for that, not for the photo.

Priya runs colour and balayage. Tom does skin fades and beards with a barber’s patience. Ade handles precision cuts and curls of every type. Book online in under a minute, or ask our assistant.

— Fern & Fade, AW26

03Lookbookp. 12

Autumn/Winter

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Woman with dark hair slicked straight back, lit in cool blue — **Look 01** — The slick backExample look

Woman with long black hair pulled into a loose, undone top knot — **Look 02** — Undone knotExample look

Long, softly waved hair coloured a pale lilac — **Look 03** — Lilac, lived-inExample look

Woman with a short, close-cropped natural cut and a crisp white collar — **Look 04** — Close cropExample look

Man laughing, wearing a wide-brimmed hat over a textured cut — **Look 05** — Texture, hat onExample look

Woman with very long honey-blonde curls, hands lifting her hair — **Look 06** — Honey balayageExample look

Barber's hand combing wet dark hair straight back, close detail — **Look 07** — Wet comb-backExample look

Barber trimming a man's beard with scissors while he leans back in the chair — **Look 08** — The beard, finishedExample look

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Bright, minimal salon interior with a row of styling chairs facing long mirrors

04 — The room

The room.

Northern Quarter, Manchester Tue–Fri 9am – 7pm Sat 9am – 5pm Sun & Mon closed

05Contributorsp. 21

The hands

Three specialists, one shared standard. Book the person, or take the first free chair.

Priya
Chair 01 Colour & balayage
Hand-painted, low-maintenance colour that grows out softly. Consultations are free.
Tom
Chair 02 Skin fades & beards
Sharp, blended fades and beard work finished with a hot towel and a steady hand.
Ade
Chair 03 Precision cuts & curls
Clean lines and curl-led cutting for every texture, from loose waves to tight coils.

Plates show hands and hair, not portraits.

06Notesp. 26

Good to know

i.Do I need a patch test before colour?

Yes. For any colour service we ask for a quick patch test at least 48 hours before your appointment, even if you’ve had colour elsewhere.

If you’ve had a reaction before or you’re unsure, please speak to one of our stylists before booking.

ii.What if I need to cancel or move?

Let us know as early as you can so we can offer the chair to someone else. Use the link in your confirmation text, or call 0161 496 0721.

iii.How much is balayage on long hair?

Balayage starts from £120. Length and thickness make a difference, so a stylist confirms your price after a quick consultation, which is free.

iv.Do you cut children’s hair?

We do. Kids’ cuts for under 12s are £18, and any of the team can take them.

v.Can I pay by card?

Yes, card and contactless. You pay in the salon after your appointment.