Precision Barbering, Done Right
Our barbering services focus on precision, balance, and long-term wear, whether you’re maintaining a fade or refreshing your shape.
Clean Cuts, Sharp Details & Thoughtful Grooming
Hilda Hair provides precision barbering services in Downtown Gainesville, specializing in clean fades, refined beard work, and detail-driven maintenance cuts. Each service begins with a shampoo and conditioner and is customized to your hair type and lifestyle, with an emphasis on balance, structure, and long-lasting results. Appointments finish with intentional styling, including round brush or diffuser blow-drying when appropriate, and professional product application to achieve the right shape, texture, and hold.
What to Expect from a Barbering Appointment at Hilda Hair
Every barbering appointment at Hilda Hair in Gainesville, FL starts with a brief consultation to confirm the cut, fade, or service you’re booking and how you like to wear your hair.
During your appointment, your barber focuses on:
Clean fades with smooth, consistent transitions
Precise shaping around the ears, neckline, and beard
Balanced proportions that suit your head shape and hair type
A finished cut that stays clean as it grows out
The goal is straightforward: a sharp, well-executed cut that looks good when you leave and still works weeks later.
Barbering
A close, graduated fade taken down to the skin using clippers and shavers. Designed for crisp transitions, clean edges, and a polished finish that holds its shape as it grows out.
Skin Fade - $50
Beard shaping and grooming service focused on length control, symmetry, and clean line work. Ideal for maintaining facial hair between cuts or pairing with a fade.
Beard Trim - $20
A maintenance service to clean up the ears, neckline, and perimeter without altering the overall haircut. Best for extending the life of your cut between full barbering appointments.
Clean Up (ears & neckline) – $20
A barber-focused perm service for short hairstyles, adding texture and movement to hair above or behind the ears. Commonly paired with mullets, short layered cuts, or textured fades.
Perm on Top
Barbering Standards & Ongoing Maintenance
At Hilda Hair, barbering is about consistency, precision, and longevity. Our approach focuses on clean execution and maintaining your cut between visits, not just how it looks the day of your appointment.
We pay close attention to growth patterns, proportions, and detailing so your cut stays balanced as it grows out. Many barbering clients return every 3–5 weeks for maintenance, cleanups, or beard shaping to keep their style sharp.
For clients wearing fades, textured short cuts, or beard styles, regular upkeep ensures clean lines, smooth transitions, and an overall polished appearance.
Barbering FAQs
What’s the difference between a skin fade and a regular haircut?
A skin fade is taken down to the skin at the shortest point and blended upward using clippers and shavers for a clean, gradual transition. It requires more detailing than a standard barber cut and typically needs maintenance more often.
How often should I book a barbering appointment?
Most barbering clients visit every 3–5 weeks, depending on how tight they keep their fade or beard. Clean-up services can help extend the life of your cut between full appointments.
Can I book a beard trim without a haircut?
Yes. Beard trims are available as a standalone service or can be paired with a skin fade or clean-up for a complete grooming appointment.
What does a clean-up service include?
A clean-up focuses on the ears, neckline, and perimeter without changing the overall haircut. It’s ideal for maintaining a polished look between full barbering services.
What is a “Perm on Top”?
A Perm on Top is a barbering perm designed for short hairstyles. It adds texture, movement, and volume to hair above or behind the ears and is commonly paired with mullets, textured crops, or short layered cuts.
Do barbering services include washing or styling?
Barbering services focus on the cut, fade, and detailing. Light finishing may be included, but shampooing and styling are not part of standard barbering services unless otherwise noted.