Barber · Stuart, Florida
Fades, tapers, scissor cuts, textured cuts, mods, mullets, gentlemen’s cuts and blowouts by Sage. 10+ years behind the chair. Quality haircuts, consistent results.
Tue–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–6 PM612 S Colorado Ave
Sage The Barber
Bring a few pictures and tell me what you do and don’t like about your current cut. I look at your head shape, your hairline and the way your hair grows before anything gets cut.
Then I cut it. A fade placed where it suits you, or shears through a longer cut: a textured crop, a mod, a mullet, a blowout, a gentlemen’s cut. It should look right from every angle.
Then I clean it up: lineup, temples, neckline and beard. Sharp and tight, or soft and natural — whatever you’re going for. You walk out looking like you meant it.
Sage
Fades, then longer
Where a fade starts changes the shape of your whole head. Keep going past the burst for the longer cuts: undercut, textured, mod, scissor, a gentlemen’s trim, a mullet.
Fades
Longer than a fade
Cleans up the sideburns and neckline only and leaves natural weight on the sides. The most subtle option, and it grows out the cleanest.
Starts just above the ear. Keeps darkness and shape around the sides, which balances a longer face and stops the head from looking narrow.
Starts around the temple. Takes out more weight while still holding structure, and works on almost every head shape. When in doubt, it’s the safest bet.
Starts up near the parietal ridge, the widest part of the head. Shows more of your head shape, sharpens the contrast and makes the top look taller.
Fades in a half-circle around the ear and drops at the neckline, so the back keeps its length. One of the cleanest choices for curly, wavy and textured hair.
The sides and back come off short, and the top stays long enough to comb, push, or part. This one is not a blend. The line is the cut.
Length on top and through the sides, cut so it separates instead of sitting in one sheet. Cropped or a little longer. The lived-in cut a lot of straight and wavy hair actually wants.
A scissor cut with weight through the sides and back, usually covering the top of the ear, textured so it moves. The shape is round. The length is the point.
A full scissor cut. Natural weight on the sides, the ends shaped, and the neckline cleaned with shears instead of taken to skin. This is the longer trim most people mean when they say they just want a haircut.
A low taper through the sides and back, then a long rounded top with real contrast between them. The top has the weight of a mod. The bottom is the fade.
Longer on top, scissor-cut sides, and a tapered neck. It reads like a proper haircut, not a fade. The kind of cut you can comb, part, or leave alone.
The sides fade off and the back stays long, cut straight across so the hem is one line. Textured through the length, wider than a tail.
Still not sure? That’s what the first five minutes in the chair are for.
Book this cutNot sure what to ask for?
Push your hair off your forehead and look straight into a mirror. Compare your forehead, cheekbones, jaw and the length of your face. Then tap the shape you’re closest to. It’s a starting point, not a rulebook. We’ll finish the thinking in the chair.
Longer than it is wide, with a jaw a little narrower than your cheekbones.
You have the most freedom of any shape. Experiment.
Cuts that tend to work
Watch out for A heavy fringe hanging straight down can shorten the face.
Similar width and length, softer angles, fuller cheeks.
Add height on top and keep the sides tight to lengthen the face.
Cuts that tend to work
Watch out for A wide, rounded shape with full sides can emphasize roundness.
Broad forehead, strong jaw, similar width all the way down.
Show off the structure, or soften it with texture on top.
Cuts that tend to work
Watch out for Nothing much. A square face can handle very short hair.
Noticeably longer than it is wide; forehead, cheeks and jaw similar widths.
Keep some fullness on the sides so the face doesn’t look longer.
Cuts that tend to work
Watch out for Lots of height on top with very short sides makes it look longer.
Cheekbones are the widest point, with a narrower forehead and jaw.
Add some width at the forehead and keep weight at the temples.
Cuts that tend to work
Watch out for Very tight sides can make the cheekbones look even wider.
Wider forehead that narrows down toward the chin.
Balance the top and bottom halves. Don’t exaggerate the difference.
Cuts that tend to work
Watch out for A slicked-back top, or a lot of height with nothing at the temples, makes the forehead look even wider.
Wider jaw with a narrower forehead. The opposite of a heart.
Build volume up top and at the temples to balance a strong jaw.
Cuts that tend to work
Watch out for Flat, tight tops make the jaw look wider.
Free to try
Add a photo, tell it the cut you’re after — it previews right here. Free, about 15 seconds, no signup.
A copy of your preview may go to Sage — it is never posted publicly.
Meet your barber
A barber in Stuart, Florida, cutting for the Treasure Coast for more than ten years.
For me, barbering has always been about more than just a simple haircut. It’s about getting to know the person in my chair, understanding exactly what they’re looking for, and helping them find a style they feel confident in.
I work with all hair types and have mastered a wide range of styles, from clean fades, tapers, blowouts, flat tops, and straight razor lineups to textured cuts, layered styles, mod cuts, mullets, pompadours, comb-overs, and classic gentlemen’s trims with hot towel shaves.
Whether you prefer a sharp, defined look or a softer, more natural scissor cut, I take pride in providing the best experience and delivering a flawless result exactly the way you want it. I take the time to listen and make sure we share the same vision before I pick up the clippers. If you’re unsure what style would suit you best, I’m happy to use my experience and skills to guide you toward a look that complements your head shape and lifestyle.
My goal is simple: to give you a flawless haircut that fits your style and image, and have you leave my chair feeling your best again.
“My reputation is built one haircut at a time.”
Find the chair
Inside El Barbershop · Stuart, FL 34994 · downtown Stuart · free parking at the shop
Walk-ins welcome · appointments recommended
Coming from
Questions
Inside El Barbershop at 612 S Colorado Ave, Stuart, FL 34994, in downtown Stuart (Martin County). There’s free parking. Tap “Directions” anywhere on this site to open it in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Tuesday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM. Saturday, 8:30 AM to 6 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Yes, walk-ins are welcome. Appointments are recommended so you don’t wait, especially on Saturdays. Book online in under a minute, or call or text (561) 371-5315.
Tap “Book now” to pick a service and time online. You can also call or text (561) 371-5315.
Completely. Bring a few pictures you like, tell me what you do and don’t like about your current cut, and we’ll choose something that works with your head shape, hairline and hair type before I start.
Yes. Burst fades and curly tapers for curls. For straight and wavy hair, scissor cuts, textured cuts, mods, blowouts, gentlemen’s cuts and mullets. I cut for how your hair actually grows.
Haircuts start at $45, haircut and beard at $60, kids’ cuts (12 and under) at $40, and a beard trim or edge-up is $20. You’ll see the exact price when you book.
Yes. Kids and teens are welcome, from first fades to school-picture cuts. Kids’ cuts for 12 and under start at $40.
There’s free parking at the shop. Cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express are all accepted.
Clients come in from Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Port St. Lucie, Hobe Sound, Jupiter and all over the Treasure Coast.
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