Faded Urban Grooming Lounge

Fantastic experience: Sam Jesse and his team are true game changers. The fades are unbelievable and their trims are easily some of the best around. The attention to detail and commitment to perfection really set them apart. With decades of experience and a stylish approach, you always leave the chair feeling top tier. I’ve been going to Sam for over 10 years and honestly couldn’t recommend a better barber. If you’re looking for someone with real skill, experience, and talent, check out this brother. 10/10.

Fantastic experience: If you care about your trim, go here. All the barbers are next level, but Yassine is hands down the best barber I’ve ever been to. His attention to detail is unmatched and the fade is always 10/10. Proper professional who takes real pride in his craft. I genuinely would not go anywhere else now.

Fantastic experience: Best barber shop in reading been coming here for 3 years

Fantastic experience: Charlie gave me another great cut to get me back in the game. Thanks Charlie - you're the man!

Fantastic experience: Amazing service!

Fantastic experience: Oli Jones been cutting my hair for best part of a year now - can say an all around great service. He’s a great chat, tools are clean compared to other places so doesn’t leave any bumps or spots. Has great attention to detail in a decent amount of time as well which I appreciate. Priced a bit higher than your standard barber but worth every penny

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience here. I have only started growing facial hair and am really clueless about it. They offered advice and took their valuable time to point me in the right direction. Very skillful and friendly Thanks Gents, see you soon.

Fantastic experience: Been going to Troy ever since I joined the University. Always a quality trim and an even better chat.

Fantastic experience: Troy has been cutting my hair for almost 4 years now, and I can honestly say he is by far the best barber I’ve ever found. I’ve moved around a lot and tried plenty of barbers over the years, but no one even comes close to Troy’s level of professionalism, skill, and genuine friendliness. He just gets what you want, every single time, and somehow makes it look even better than you imagined. I can’t recommend Troy highly enough, he’s not just an outstanding barber, he’s an amazing guy too. If you’re lucky enough to get a slot with him, don’t think twice.

Fantastic experience: Troy is, undisputedly, the best barber I have ever had. He always wanted to cut a member of staff from the school he used to go to. I gave him that, and have never looked back. Fresh, consistent and always a wonderful experience. Singing along to tunes, shouting at each other about football and catching up. Love it everytime.

Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend booking with Troy. I’ve been sat in his chair for 5+ years and never been disappointed in his service.

Fantastic experience: Book with Troy, 10/10 exceptional service every single time, and, proof that true talent and ability can overcome even the burden of being a Chelsea supporter.

Fantastic experience: Been going to Troy for over 4 years now and have

Fantastic experience: Recently made the switch to Faded and Troy who I’ve known for many years prior to my first appointment. Professional environment and just all round great vibes once you get in that chair. Troy is on top of his game and I’m already looking forward to my next booked appointment.

Fantastic experience: Been coming to Faded for the past year and always a great vibe in there! Troy is an excellent barber and would highly recommend. He’s chilled, has a good sense of humour and always delivers a spot-on trim!!

Fantastic experience: Troy Beckett 10/10 barber always patterns me everytime highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Troy is a brilliant barber and is really good with the kids. He’s the only barber I would use for my boys would 100 percent recommend

Fantastic experience: Troy is an exceptional barber — skilled, consistent, and always delivers a fresh cut. What really sets him apart is how down-to-earth and genuine he is. He makes you feel comfortable the moment you sit in the chair. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Due to me being autistic I really struggle with getting my hair cut, I've tried numerous different barber shops throughout Reading, Faded is by far the best barbers I've ever been to and Troy is an absolute gent. He's been cutting my hair now since 2023 and he picks up on little bits that other barbers have always missed meaning i no longer go home and get my wife to fix my haircut. He made sure that i was sorted and looking fresh for my wedding. Definitely recommend getting your haircut and beard trimmed by Troy.

Fantastic experience: Great haircut by Troy everytime and a friendly environment

Fantastic experience: Troy has been cutting my hair for over 4 years - always 10/10 and never had a single complaint. Top barber and a top bloke!

Fantastic experience: FADED UGL is the ONLY barbers in reading you should be attending! The whole team and establishments are 10/10, customer service is impeccable! Jesse is a cutting genius. Can not big this place up enough go and try for yourself! Keep up the amazing work FADED team!

Fantastic experience: Great haircut, great price and always consistent well done Ollie Bowden

Fantastic experience: Great haircut from Charlie as always. Would recommend

Negative experience: Granted I look better than I did when I walked in, but on reflection in the morning it’s super wonky.

Fantastic experience: 2+ years getting my hair cut by Adam…. He’s always consistent with the quality. Great communicator, chill and reliable.

Fantastic experience: Great place, my son loves his haircut, done by Ollie Bowden! Definitely recommend this place!

Fantastic experience: Adam is a true professional with a great eye for detail. His fades are always sharp, his lineups are clean, and he takes real pride in his work. Beyond the haircut, he makes the whole experience enjoyable — friendly conversation, good atmosphere, and consistent results every time.

Fantastic experience: Adam is hands down one of the best barbers around! He always takes his time to make sure every cut is perfect and knows exactly what style suits you. The vibe in his chair is always great — professional, friendly, and relaxed. I always leave feeling fresh and confident. Highly recommend Adam to anyone looking for a top-quality barber!

Fantastic experience: If you want a 10/10 haircut book it with Adam does it with full attention never misses.

Fantastic experience: Been going to Adam for a couple of years now. Every time has got me right. Recommend him if your looking for a new barber in the area.

Fantastic experience: Been going to Adam since the start. 10/10 haircuts always, never misses. Consistent and pays attention to detail, I defo recommend.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been getting my hair cut by Adam for a while now, and I can honestly say he’s one of the best. He’s consistent every time, takes his time, and really pays attention to the details. The cut always comes out clean and sharp. On top of that, Adam is friendly and easy to talk to, which makes the whole appointment chill and comfortable. If you’re looking for a barber you can rely on, I definitely recommend Adam.

Fantastic experience: Great barbershop, all round. Especially my barber, Adam, he always gets me right!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been getting my hair trimmed by Adam for the past few years, and he consistently goes above and beyond every time. The quality of his work just keeps getting better, always a sharp, clean cut with great attention to detail. Adam is also incredibly accommodating, even offering out-of-hours services when I’ve needed a trim before important events. He’s friendly, professional, and genuinely one of the best barbers around. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Adam cuts my hair spot on without fail every-time. The consistency is always the same. I have never felt like I have ever had an off hair cut ever since I have been using Adam. Would recommend him to anyone if you want to be guaranteed an excellent haircut.

Fantastic experience: Best barbers in reading 10/10 experience always

Fantastic experience: Always a great friendly experience

Fantastic experience: Yassine the goat

Fantastic experience: Got a fresh trim recently by Ollie Bowden, sorted me out as always. Very trustworthy barber and everyone else is also approachable and easy going. Been coming a while, would recommend.

Fantastic experience: Great barbers solid trims. All barbers in this shop are sound.

Fantastic experience: Troy is one of a kind! Sorts me out every time!

Fantastic experience: Charlie was a great barber. Really nice guy and great haircut. Exactly how I wanted it. Definitely going back next time

Fantastic experience: Ollie Bowden gave me a clean trim once again ! Always cold from the boy

Fantastic experience: Great local barber. Troy, my senior stylist was fantastic and asked all the right questions.

Fantastic experience: It’s always an amazing consistent cut; when you leave the shop you feel like a brand new man, feeling and looking fresh. The guys in the shop are always very welcoming and create a great a buzz. Big shout to Josh for giving me great consistent cuts for years.

Fantastic experience: Great haircuts and good atmosphere, I recommend Yassine Zayadi. Good service and great quality.

Fantastic experience: Adam did me good, great barber who listened and knew what I wanted, would definitely recommend

Fantastic experience: Great Barbers if you want a good trim a solid trim every time Good for adults and kids.

Fantastic experience: Only place I go for a trim. Oli is the man for a fade and beard trim

Fantastic experience: Charlie always delivers! Top haircuts and a top guy, couldn’t recommend him highly enough.

Fantastic experience: Guys in there are great. Fantastic at there jobs. Calm atmosphere. Enjoyable

Fantastic experience: Got my hair and beard done from yassine. Great cut. One of the best places in Reading.

Fantastic experience: Very nice and friendly environment was my first time going there but felt at home and one of the barbers Prajin Gurung gave me 10/10 haircut. Will defo be coming again

Fantastic experience: This place is a 5* barber shop , my son hated going to get his hair cut , now he looks forward to it . Great friendly atmosphere, great bunch of lads. Highly recommend Oli - one of the best in the business, always makes my son leave happy with a first class cut

Fantastic experience: Amazing cut, very satisfied with result, would definitely recommend to others, staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.

Fantastic experience: Been going to Charlie at faded for three years. Very reliable and professional. Trim never disappoints

Fantastic experience: Fantastic barbers , really know what they are doing , couldn't be happier , booked up straight away for nxt visit , thks to Tom Hartnell

Fantastic experience: Been coming here throughout my first year at uni and it’s been consistently excellent. Special thanks to Charlie Harris for always doing a quality job. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic experience especially for students the freshes cuts in Reading and great customer experience from Charlie always a pleasure getting a haircut

Fantastic experience: Went for 3 years with Charlie Harris - never had a problem with any of the cuts.

Fantastic experience: Oli done a great job as always

Fantastic experience: Been getting my hair cut by Charlie Harris for the last 2 years at uni. Always does a great job. Friendly and reliable. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Got my Haircut by Yassine, could tell straight away he knew what he was doing and left the shop very happy. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Fantastic experience: Tried different barbers, but always came back to Faded. Yesterday, visited different barbershop where they just spoiled my haircut, but Yassine manage to fix it and just nailed it. Huge thanks and well done buddy! Top barbershop in Reading!

Fantastic experience: Tyron alexis good service best trims nice guy ‍‍

Fantastic experience: Shout out to my brudda tyron (trimzbyt @IG) for patterning TT trims everytime I stepped faded in caversham excellent service if you're looking for a barber in RG who doesn't fly thru trims carelessly go to my man

Fantastic experience: Got a haircut with Adam and it might just be the best fade I’ve ever had! Slightly pricey, but you get what you pay for. I’ll deffo be coming back.

Negative experience: I have been waiting there for 1 hour... a barber come and told me to get on the site for the haircut and I have decided to leave after 30 minutes of waiting. The worst place with the time management and the services they do provide.... previously, I had a haircut with them done by a junior barber wich took him 1 hour to complete the haircut but I wasn't happy at all with the result... the senior barber made me lose the patience waiting more almost 2 hours for a haircut.

Fantastic experience: Previous barber push backed my hairline about 2inches. Went to Dan for the first time and resolved the issue within 30mins. Will definitely recommend this barber and Dan. I have definitely found my new barbers!

Fantastic experience: Callum was great. Will defo come back

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff, excellent haircut for my 12 years old son.

Fantastic experience: Good trims, nice people and a fun environment (shows the football!) Big thanks to Akmal for sorting me out. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Always receive the freshest trims from Sam at Faded. Worth the travel every time I bring all my boys here to as they love getting that fresh trim feeling.

Fantastic experience: Always had a great for my boys haircuts n here thank you Isaac

Fantastic experience: Barbers here are 10/10, I've been getting my cuts for over 10 years with these guys. Levels are always consistent, and they set a very high standard for anyone that wishes to work with Faded!

Fantastic experience: Josh Was Great! 10/10 Trim and Beard. 10/10 Customer Service.

Fantastic experience: Just had a quick cut with Josh. Booked last night as im just passing thru Reading. Great cut. Nice to talk too. Great environment and also friendly to the community

Fantastic experience: Great Barbers, opening mor branches. Retains its quality

Fantastic experience: Had a cut with Adam in West branch and it’s the best I’ve looked in ages

Fantastic experience: Very good service! My boyfriend was very happy with his haircut, thanks to Josh

Fantastic experience: 10/10 cut from Josh here everytime - great atmosphere with good music and vibes

Fantastic experience: Had my hair done by an apprentice called Ollie. He did a smashing job, would 100% recommend to everyone. Very polite.

Fantastic experience: Faded has a modern vibe to it, playing modern music, interior is very modern looking aswell, it's very clean, the staff are very professional, kind and friendly, they cater to all types of hair and beard styles from all types of ethnic back grounds and all ages. The best barbers in Berkshire in my opinion.

Fantastic experience: Excellent as per usual. Thank you Sam.

Fantastic experience: They did my son's hair so well, and they were very gentle with him, am definitely coming back! Thank you so much Charlie Harris!

Fantastic experience: Great hair cut by Troy Beckett.

Fantastic experience: I went to Callum white (caversham branch) Pays attention the detail to give what the customer wants. get booked in ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Negative experience: Booked an appointment at 10am on Sunday. Get there. No one's there then after ten minutes I get a text saying my appointment is moved to 10:30 then ten minutes after I get a text saying it's cancelled. Some joke ting!!

Fantastic experience: Cannot fault faded always leave fresh. Sina lines it up sweet

Fantastic experience: My first time, found the place today and got an appointment with Adam. Super stuff, really nice place, friendly people, quick and extremely clean cut

Fantastic experience: Wicked hair fade and cut, just how I wanted it... cut by Oli Jones, cheers Paul C

Fantastic experience: It was our 1st time visiting Faded, my twins were very pleased with their haircuts by Adam. Great service, welcoming atmosphere. Will definitely return.

Fantastic experience: Great haircut friendly staff, quick service & good value for money! Haircuts are very well done

Fantastic experience: Sam is great, takes him time and cares about the trim

Fantastic experience: Today was the first time I got a beard trim & line-up. Thanks to Mr Troy my rizz game just reached a whole new level due to his impeccable head carving skills. Thank you Faded for continually developing the best barbers in the business.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend you visit them. They offer good clean cuts. In particular, Josh. He engages well with clients, listens to their needs and is meticulous with his cuts.

Fantastic experience: Learned about this place through a friend. Though it’s a bit of a journey, I made the effort to give it a try. Booked with Sina. On 2 different occasions, I got a cut for a medium flow and another for a short crew cut. For both cuts, he came through. If you want to try a new style, can’t go wrong. They’ll take their time and make sure you’re happy with it. Will for sure come back when I want to try something fresh

Fantastic experience: Great barbershop. Precise, and professional, I would defintely recommend it

Fantastic experience: Another great hair cut by Josh for my son. Always listens to what you want & gives great advice. All the guys there are great at cutting afro hair. Highly recommend!