Senior Barber
★★★★★“Mo was very patient and professional. He did an amazing job with my haircut.”
Choose your chair
Meet the BarberhoodYork U team
Meet the five York U barbers. Open a profile to compare live availability and choose the person who fits your schedule.
Senior Barber
★★★★★“My experience with Simba was great and very welcoming. He took his time and was very attentive to detail!”
Senior Barber
★★★★★“Ace did an amazing job. I showed him a reference photo and he got it right away.”
Senior Barber
★★★★★“The haircut was incredibly clean, the fade was flawless, and every detail was done with precision.”
Senior Barber
★★★★★“Muhammed is a great barber and I barely have to explain what I want. He just remembers.”
Texture and routine
A useful consultation goes beyond the trend
Hair texture, density, growth patterns and your real morning routine all change how the same reference photo translates.
Texture
Mention shrinkage and your normal products.
Grow-out
Ask how the cut will look in two or three weeks.
Density
Discuss shape before choosing very tight contrast.
Reference
Bring a photo of your own best previous cut.
Make the reference useful
Say what you like and what you do not
Bring one or two photos. Point out the fade height, temple weight, back shape or top texture you like, then say what you do not want. That is more useful than “short, but not too short.”
Real York U work
Barberhood at The Quad
Start with the result
Choose the outcome before the service
Choosing a men's haircut should not feel like decoding a complicated menu. Most people want to know three things: what the service costs, which option matches the result they want, and whether the barber understands their hair.
Local context
York U and northwest North York
Barberhood York U is at 105 The Pond Road inside The Quad. The shop serves the campus and clients from York University Heights, University Village, Black Creek, Keele-Finch, Jane-Finch and surrounding northwest North York communities.
Prices on this page were checked July 26, 2026. Confirm the current service and price in the live booking flow.
Current York U menu
How much does a men's haircut cost in North York?
Make the right booking
Classic haircut, fade or scissor cut?
Classic Haircut
$40A clean, versatile choice when you want a tidy shape without taking the sides down to skin. It grows out more softly and suits professional or everyday styles.
Best for: versatility and moderate maintenance
Fade Haircut
$45A stronger transition from very short sides and back into the length above. Choose low, mid or high, then decide whether the bottom stays shadowed or goes to skin.
Best for: sharp contrast and a defined finish
Scissor Haircut
$55The right starting point for styles built around length, movement, layering or a softer shape. The one-hour appointment leaves more time for detailed shaping.
Best for: medium or longer hair
If you are choosing between a fade and a taper, Barberhood's complete fade versus taper guide explains the technical difference. In short, a taper keeps the shortest blending around the sideburns and neckline, while a fade creates a more noticeable transition across the sides and back.
Quick comparison
Which North York haircut service should you book?
Best starting service
Classic Haircut
$40
Clean, versatile everyday cut
Maintenance: Moderate
Best starting service
Fade Haircut
$45
Sharp sides with a strong blend
Maintenance: More frequent
Best starting service
Scissor Haircut
$55
Medium or longer shape and movement
Maintenance: Style dependent
Best starting service
Fade Haircut and Beard
$50
Hair and beard balanced together
Maintenance: Every few weeks
Best starting service
Beard Trim and Clean-Up
$30
Beard outline and length refreshed
Maintenance: As needed
| What you want | Best starting service | Maintenance | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean, versatile everyday cut | Classic Haircut | Moderate | $40 |
| Sharp sides with a strong blend | Fade Haircut | More frequent | $45 |
| Medium or longer shape and movement | Scissor Haircut | Style dependent | $55 |
| Hair and beard balanced together | Fade Haircut and Beard | Every few weeks | $50 |
| Beard outline and length refreshed | Beard Trim and Clean-Up | As needed | $30 |
Not only for students
A North York barbershop at York University
Barberhood York U is at 105 The Pond Road in The Quad. York University Station and York Lanes are each approximately 650 metres away, around a nine-minute walk. Pioneer Village Station is approximately 1.1 kilometres away, around 14 to 15 minutes on foot.
York University Station image · York University YFile ↗Beyond the campus
Connected through northwest North York
The shop is also a short trip from Black Creek and Keele-Finch. Jane-Finch, Glenfield-Jane Heights and Downsview are part of the wider area for clients already travelling through York University.
Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
How much is a men's haircut in North York?+
At Barberhood York U, a classic haircut is currently $40 and a fade haircut is $45. Prices were checked on July 26, 2026 and should be confirmed in the live booking flow.
How much is a fade near York University?+
A fade haircut at Barberhood York U is currently $45 for a 45-minute appointment. A fade haircut with beard work is $50 for one hour.
What is the difference between a classic haircut and a fade?+
A classic haircut generally leaves more length on the sides for a softer result. A fade blends the sides and back much shorter, sometimes to skin, for stronger contrast.
Are fades more expensive than regular haircuts?+
At the York U location, the current fade price is $5 more than the classic haircut price. The difference reflects the service selected and the detailed blending required.
How long does a men's haircut take?+
Classic haircuts and fades are currently scheduled for 45 minutes. A scissor haircut or fade-and-beard appointment is scheduled for one hour.
Which service should I book for longer hair?+
The one-hour scissor haircut is the best starting choice when maintaining length, layers and movement is the priority.
How far is Barberhood from York University Station?+
Barberhood is at The Quad on York University's Keele Campus, approximately 650 metres from York University Station, or about a nine-minute walk.
Do I need an appointment?+
Booking online is the best way to secure a specific barber and time. Use SQUIRE to see live York U availability or call the shop before visiting without an appointment.
Barberhood York U
Book the service that matches your haircut
Choose a classic haircut for a versatile finish, a fade for sharper contrast, a scissor cut for longer movement, or a combined appointment when your beard needs to connect with the cut.
105 The Pond Rd #50 · North York · (905) 467-0994 · Daily 10 AM to 8 PM