Straight answers from the chair — fade types, how often to get cut, beard growth, the right style for your face shape, and more.
It depends on your cut and your hair — but here are the rules of thumb our barbers actually use.
They sound similar but they're different cuts. Here's how to pick the right one for your look and your lifestyle.
Every fade is defined by where the blend starts and how short it goes. Here's the quick field guide.
A fresh fade fades fast — but a few habits keep it sharp between visits.
The secret to a great beard isn't skipping the barber — it's trimming the right parts while the length fills in.
The right cut balances your features. Here's a quick guide — though a good barber tailors it to you in the chair.
The difference between a good cut and a great one is communication. Here is how to actually describe what you want.
Our chair on Adams Avenue has a history. Before Dino's, it was Pat's Normal Heights Barbershop for over 60 years — here's the story we're proud to carry on.
Getting a cut on Adams Avenue? Normal Heights is one of San Diego's best little neighborhoods. Here's where to go before or after your appointment.
San Diego has no shortage of barbershops. Here's how to find one that actually delivers a cut you'll be happy with.
The Adams Avenue Street Fair takes over Normal Heights every September — and it happens right outside Dino's Barbershop. Here's how to roll up fresh for Southern California's biggest free music festival.
San Diego Pride lights up Hillcrest every July — and Hillcrest is right next door to Dino's Barbershop in Normal Heights. Here's how to look your best for Pride weekend.
Getting married — or standing up in a wedding — in San Diego? Here's how to time and plan the groom and groomsmen haircuts so everyone looks sharp in the photos.
What's getting requested in the chair this year at Dino's Barbershop? Here are the men's haircut trends we're seeing across San Diego in 2026.
Movember is the month to grow it out for men's health — but a great Movember beard still needs a barber. Here's how to grow and shape yours at Dino's Barbershop in San Diego.
Coming in for a cut on Adams Avenue? Normal Heights is one of San Diego's best little neighborhoods for coffee and food. Here's how to make a morning of it.
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