Skin fades, beard trims & kids' cuts minutes away at Ace of Fadez, Crows Nest — the Lower North Shore's premium men's barber.
The closest barber to North Sydney is Ace of Fadez in Crows Nest — about a 5-minute drive up Miller Street, a 15-minute walk, or one Metro stop from Victoria Cross. The shop specialises in skin fades, tapers, beard sculpting and kids' cuts, open 7 days with online booking. Lane Cove is the second option a short drive west.
If you work or live around North Sydney and you’re hunting for a sharp barber, you don’t need to head into the CBD. Ace of Fadez sits just up the hill in Crows Nest — the go-to barber for North Sydney men who want a proper skin fade, a tidy beard, or a clean classic cut without the wait or the fuss.
Ace of Fadez is a barber shop for North Sydney locals in every way that matters except the postcode. Our Crows Nest shop at 1/81 Willoughby Road is one of the nearest premium barbers to the North Sydney business district, and getting here is easy.
From Victoria Cross Metro in the heart of North Sydney, Crows Nest is a single stop north on the M1 line that opened in 2024. Prefer to walk? It’s a straight run up Miller Street, past North Sydney Oval and into the Crows Nest village. Driving from Greenwood Plaza or Mount Street takes about five minutes outside peak hour, with street and car-park options around Willoughby Road and Alexander Street.
That short trip is why so many North Sydney office workers, tradies and dads book their cuts with us — a premium chair, a relaxed fit-out, and a barber who knows men’s hair, all a few minutes from the office.
Our barbers specialise in modern men’s grooming, from the tightest skin fade to a full beard sculpt. Every service includes a proper consultation, a beverage, and our signature hot and cold towel finish.
Not sure whether you want a skin fade or a taper? Your barber will talk it through before the clippers come out. Read more on our skin fade and facial hair services at Crows Nest.
A men’s cut near North Sydney typically runs from around $60, with beard and shave services from about $30. Kids’ cuts sit a little lower. Here’s our current Crows Nest pricing so you know what to expect before you book.
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Haircut & service |
35 mins |
$60 |
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Skin fade / long hair & service |
45 mins |
$60 |
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Kids’ cut & service |
35 mins |
$50 |
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Facial hair / shave & service |
25 mins |
$30 |
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Head shave |
15–30 mins |
$30–$40 |
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After-cut shampoo & style |
10 mins |
$10 |
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Nasal waxing |
5 mins |
$8 |
Prices are a guide based on our published Crows Nest menu and may change — please confirm the current rate when you book. Every service includes a consultation, beverage, and hot/cold towel treatment.
The right fade depends on your hair, your face shape and how much upkeep you want. Here’s a simple comparison to help you decide before your North Sydney barber visit.
| Style | The look | Best for | Upkeep |
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Skin fade |
Hair blends down to bare skin at the sides |
Bold, sharp finishes; thicker hair |
Every 2–3 weeks |
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Taper fade |
Gradual fade that keeps a little length at the edges |
A cleaner office look with softer lines |
Every 3–4 weeks |
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Classic scissor cut |
Even length, natural finish, no clipper line |
Grown-out, timeless styles; corporate settings |
Every 4–6 weeks |
In and out of North Sydney meetings all week? A taper fade holds its shape longest. Want maximum contrast for the weekend? The skin fade is your pick.
North Sydney's nearest premium barber is minutes away in Crows Nest. Book your chair online in under a minute.
Reserve a chair through Fresha or drop past Willoughby Road.
Your barber checks your hair type, growth pattern and the look you’re after.
Precise clipper and scissor work, blended to suit your head shape.
Line-ups, beard shaping and neck finish.
Our signature treatment to close out the service.
A quick product recommendation so you can recreate the look at home.
A skin fade grows out fast. Book every 2–3 weeks to keep the shape.
"Short back and sides" means five different things. Bring a photo or let your barber guide you.
A proper beard sculpt needs its own slot, not a rushed add-on.
Two minutes of chat saves a cut you didn't want.
Ace of Fadez is a family-friendly barber — premium grooming with a relaxed, welcoming vibe. Our barbers work with every hair type and every age, from a first kids’ cut to a sharp fade for a Friday night.
We’re backed by thousands of five-star reviews across our Lower North Shore shops, and the fit-out is designed to feel like a proper escape from the North Sydney rush — not a conveyor belt. Beverage in hand, towel on the neck, and a barber who takes the time to get it right. That’s the Ace of Fadez difference.
1/81 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest NSW 2065
One Metro stop from Victoria Cross, or a 5-minute drive up Miller Street.
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Mon – Fri |
10:00am – 6:30pm |
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Saturday |
9:30am – 6:30pm |
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Sunday |
9:30am – 6:00pm |
Shop 7, 79–83 Longueville Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066
A short drive along Epping Road for North Sydney locals heading west.
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Mon – Wed |
9:30am – 6:00pm |
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Thursday |
9:30am – 8:30pm |
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Friday |
9:30am – 6:00pm |
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Sat – Sun |
8:30am – 5:00pm |
