
A Men's Cut & Blow Dry at Aaron Russell in Handcross is a complete grooming service that combines a tailored haircut with professional styling. Your appointment includes consultation, shampoo and scalp massage, precision cutting with scissors and clippers, and a finished blow-dry with styling products to show you exactly how to wear your new cut.
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What's Included
Your 45-minute service begins with a brief consultation to discuss length, shape, parting, and styling preferences, taking into account your hair texture, face shape, and lifestyle. The team then cleanses your hair with a shampoo and scalp massage to improve manageability and prepare for precise cutting.
The cut itself uses a combination of clippers and scissors—typically clipper work on the sides and back, with scissor work on top for shape and blending. Hair is sectioned carefully, guidelines are created, and shorter sections are blended seamlessly into longer areas to avoid visible steps or ledges.
The service finishes with a professional blow-dry: towel-drying, then using a hairdryer and brush to direct the hair into the desired shape, adding volume or smoothness as needed. Styling products such as heat protectant, smoothing or volumising spray, and finishing paste, clay, or pomade are applied to complete the look.
Who It Suits
This service is ideal for clients who want more than a quick clipper cut—those looking for a polished, tailored finish with guidance on how to style at home. It suits all hair types and lengths, from short crops to longer textured styles, and is particularly useful if you have cowlicks, growth patterns, or problem areas like a double crown or receding hairline that benefit from expert cutting and blow-drying technique.
Clients with thicker, longer, or very dense hair should expect slightly more time spent on blow-drying and product application to achieve smooth, controlled results. If you maintain a very sharp fade or outline, consider scheduling regular clean-ups between full appointments to keep edges neat—our team can advise on timing during your visit.
Styling and Aftercare
During the blow-dry, your stylist will show you the techniques and products used to achieve your finished style, so you can recreate it at home. Typical recommendations include which brush to use, how to direct the dryer, and which styling product offers the right hold, texture, or volume for your hair type.
To maintain your cut, most clients return every 4–6 weeks. The team will suggest a schedule that keeps your shape sharp and manageable between visits. If you use strong hold products or heavy waxes at home, arriving with clean hair—or letting the salon shampoo thoroughly first—ensures the best cutting result.
Client Reviews
Based on 2 reviews
Jamie Batchelor
Went in for a gents wash and cut. Lisa did a great job and to be honest the whole experience was perfect. Communication via WhatsApp was quick and clear. I’ll definitely be back when I need another trim!
- J
Jo Turner
Lovely salon. Freya is a great stylist & colourist. All services professional, friendly & comfortable.