Marcus Blackwood
Master Barber & Founder · 18 years
Skin fadesClassic cutsHot-towel shaves
Hornchurch · Havering · Essex
Sharp cuts. Proper grooming.
Master barbers on Hornchurch High Street for skin fades, scissor cuts, beard sculpting and traditional hot-towel shaves. Book your chair online in seconds — or just walk in.
Skin Fade Specialists Hot-Towel Wet Shaves Walk-ins Welcome
Why Hornchurch chooses Blackwood
- Master barbers, est. 2011 — a proper standard
- Online booking & walk-ins welcome daily
- Fades, scissor work, beards & wet shaves
- Fair prices · student & OAP rates midweek
Est. 2011
Master barbers
Skin Fade Pros
& classic cuts
4.9/5 Rated
10 reviews
Walk-ins Welcome
Or book online
Services & prices
Everything from a skin fade to a hot-towel shave
One skilled local team for fades, scissor cuts, beard sculpting, traditional wet shaves, kids’ cuts and grey blending. Clear prices, sharp finish, every time.
Skin Fades
The cut we are known for. Crisp skin, low, mid, drop and high fades, blended flawlessly with clipper-over-comb precision and finished with a razored neckline.
from £26 40 min · Skin fade with styled top Details
Scissor Cut & Style
A timeless scissor cut for natural length and texture. Shaped by hand, tailored to your hair and finished with a wash, style and product to suit your day-to-day.
from £24 40 min · Cut, style & finish Details
Beard Trim & Sculpting
Shape, line and refine your beard with clippers, scissors and a cut-throat razor. Defined cheek and neck lines, a hot-towel finish and beard-oil conditioning.
from £17 30 min · Shape, line & hot-towel finish Details
Hot-Towel Wet Shave
The traditional barber experience. Layered hot towels, a rich lather and a cut-throat razor for the closest, smoothest shave — finished with cooling balm.
from £28 45 min · Full cut-throat ritual Details
Kids’ Cuts
Friendly, patient barbering for children. From a nervous first cut to a sharp fade for the older ones, in a relaxed chair with barbers who are great with kids.
from £15 30 min · Up to 12 years old Details
Grey Blending & Colour
Soften the grey without going obvious. A quick, natural-looking colour blend for hair and beard that takes the edge off and leaves you looking sharp, not dyed.
from £20 30 min · Hair or beard — add to any cut Details
Bald Head Shave
A proper bald head shave. Clippered down, hot-towel prepped and finished with a razor for smooth, clean skin — far closer and kinder than doing it yourself.
from £22 35 min · Clipper down & razor finish Details
Student & OAP Cuts
A sharp, proper haircut at a friendlier price. Discounted cuts for students with a valid ID and for over-65s, available Tuesday to Thursday.
from £18 30 min · Tue–Thu · valid ID / over-65s Details
Why Blackwood
The barbershop the area actually rates
Plenty of places rush you in and out with a quick clip. We take the time to do it properly — and it shows in the cut, the finish and the chair.
Master barbers
A skilled, specialist team behind the chair — fades, scissor work, beards and shaves, all done to a proper standard.
Traditional grooming
Cut-throat line-ups, hot-towel shaves and old-school detail — the proper barbershop experience, not a quick clip.
Easy online booking
Pick your barber, your service and a time that suits you in under a minute — or just walk in any day.
Fair, clear prices
An honest price list with no surprises, plus student and OAP rates midweek. Card, Apple Pay and cash all welcome.
Walk-ins welcome
No appointment? No problem. We always keep chairs free for walk-ins, so you can drop in when it suits you.
Local & friendly
On Hornchurch High Street since 2011, with a loyal following across Havering and a genuinely good chair.
Why Blackwood
A proper barbershop, run the right way
A skilled team, a sharp finish and a relaxed chair — with easy booking, fair prices and walk-ins always welcome. Here is what keeps our regulars coming back.
Est. 2011 15 years on the High Street
6 Master Barbers Skilled, specialist team
4.9/5 Rated 10 client reviews
Walk-ins Welcome Or book online anytime
Card & Apple Pay No surcharge, no minimum
Meet the team
Master barbers, each with their own speciality
Whoever you sit with, you are in skilled hands — but everyone has the thing they do best. Book with a barber you like, or let us match you.
How it works
In the chair in four easy steps
Simple, relaxed and built around you — from booking to a sharp finish.
1
Book or walk in
Grab a slot online in seconds, or just drop by — we keep chairs free for walk-ins every day.
2
Tell us the look
A quick chat about what you want, with honest advice on what will suit your hair and face. Bring a photo if it helps.
3
Sit back
A skilled cut, beard or shave, done properly and unhurried, in a relaxed chair with a good chat.
4
Leave sharp
A crisp finish, styling product to match and tips to keep it looking sharp until next time.
Book in seconds
Your chair, booked your way
No more turning up and hoping. Our online booking lets you pick your barber, choose your service and lock in a time that works for you — day or night, in under a minute. Prefer to drop in? Walk-ins are always welcome.
- Choose your barber and service
- Pick a slot that fits around your day
- Get a reminder so you never miss it
- Or simply walk in — chairs kept free daily
Appointment confirmed
10:30 · Saturday
Skin Fade + Beard with Marcus
ServiceSkin Fade + Beard
BarberMarcus
Chair time55 min
Price£40
PayIn shop · card or cash
Example booking only. Live availability and real prices are shown in the booking system.
Reviews
What our customers say
We show our reviews right here on our own site — not hidden away on a third-party page. Real words from real clients across Hornchurch and Havering.
“Best fade I have had, full stop. Marcus took his time, blended it perfectly and squared off the beard to match. No rushing, proper attention to detail and a genuinely good chat the whole way through. The shop has a great feel to it too. I have already booked my next one — would not go anywhere else now.”
JM Skin Fade
“Booked the hot-towel wet shave as a treat before my wedding and honestly it was the most relaxing 45 minutes I have had in years. The hot towels, the cut-throat razor, the lot — closest shave of my life and my skin felt great after. Proper old-school barbering done right. Cannot recommend it enough.”
DO Hot-Towel Shave
“I have got thick, wavy hair that most barbers butcher, but Aaron actually knows how to cut it. Shaped it beautifully with the scissors, gave me a proper style and showed me exactly how to do it at home. Grew out really well too. Finally found a barber who gets it — I will be a regular.”
RP Scissor Cut
Where our clients come from
On Hornchurch High Street, loved across Havering
A proper master-barber cut is worth the short trip — and plenty of the borough agrees.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most. Still unsure? Give us a call — we are happy to help.
Do you take walk-ins, or do I need to book?
Both. Walk-ins are always welcome and we keep chairs free for them every day — but Saturdays and late afternoons get busy, so we recommend booking online to guarantee your slot and skip the wait. If you have a barber you prefer, booking is the surest way to get them.
How do I book an appointment?
The quickest way is to book online through our booking system — pick your service, your barber and a time that suits you, and you are set. You can also call the shop or message us, and of course you are always welcome to simply walk in.
Can I pay by card?
Yes. We take all major debit and credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, as well as cash. There is no minimum spend and no card surcharge.
How often should I get a fade to keep it sharp?
A skin fade looks its sharpest for the first week to ten days and starts to grow out after that. Most of our fade regulars come in every two to three weeks to stay crisp; if you want it looking immaculate at all times, weekly or fortnightly is ideal. We are happy to advise based on your hair type and how fast it grows.
Is there parking near the shop?
Yes. There is on-street pay-and-display parking right outside on the High Street, plus a public car park a couple of minutes’ walk away. We are also a short walk from Hornchurch Underground station, so you can easily reach us without the car.
Which areas do your clients come from?
We are based on Hornchurch High Street and our regulars travel in from across the London Borough of Havering — Romford, Upminster, Harold Hill, Collier Row, Gidea Park, Rainham and beyond. Wherever you are in the area, a proper master-barber cut is worth the short trip.
Ready for a fresh cut?
Book your chair online in seconds, or just walk in — chairs kept free every day. Master barbers, a sharp finish and a proper barbershop experience on Hornchurch High Street.