Form & Fade
Book

5.0 stars from 80 reviews

Own theroom.

A men's hair salon on Selsdon Road, South Croydon. Sharp fades, precise scissor work, and a drink on the house while you wait.

Book online 07763 905722

More than a name

Form.

Built on shape, design and structure. How a cut speaks when you walk into a room.

Fade.

Rooted in culture, rhythm and precision. How a cut speaks when you walk out on the street.

Our barbers bring both together: technique with creativity, structure with soul.

FORM & FADE. FORM & FADE.FORM & FADE.FORM & FADE.FORM & FADE.FORM & FADE. FORM & FADE. FORM & FADE. 5 Ye MarketSelsdon RdSouth Croydon FORM & FADE. FORM & FADE. FORM & FADE. OWN THE ROOM FORM&FADE.
Inside Form & Fade

Step inside 01 / 08

  1. Selsdon Road

    5 Ye Market, South Croydon.

  2. Lights on

    Open Tuesday to Sunday.

  3. Step inside

    Push the door. Come in.

  4. Own the room

    It's on the wall for a reason.

  5. The chairs

    Clean, bright, ready for you.

  6. The tools

    Lined up, charged, sharp.

  7. The lounge

    Somewhere to sit back while you wait.

  8. Your seat

    Book it in.

Book your seat

The work

Fresh from the chair

  • Slick back with a low fade01Slick back with a low fade
  • Curly top with a sharp beard02Curly top with a sharp beard
  • Scissor work over the comb03Scissor work over the comb
  • Textured crop with a skin fade04Textured crop with a skin fade
  • Textured flow, side view05Textured flow, side view
  • The studio, Selsdon Road06The studio, Selsdon Road
  • Curls, finished in the chair07Curls, finished in the chair
  • Waleed at work08Waleed at work
  • Low taper and texture09Low taper and texture
  • Fringe, cut point by point10Fringe, cut point by point
  • Curly mullet, side profile11Curly mullet, side profile
  • Own the room12Own the room
  • Curls from behind13Curls from behind
  • Natural texture, finished14Natural texture, finished

More every week on Instagram and TikTok.

Watch

Tap a clip · interviews and more

All of it, first, on Instagram and TikTok.

On the house

Sit back.
Coffee's on us.

Every client is offered a complimentary drink when they arrive. Take a seat in the waiting area and let us handle the rest.

“Super friendly staff, was offered a free beverage when I arrived.”Zubair B.

In the chair

5.0

from 80 reviews

  • ★★★★★
    “The environment is very relaxing and classy, as soon as I entered I was immediately greeted and offered a complimentary beverage. Waleed showed a lot of professionalism within his craft. I have found a barbershop for life!”
    Irfan S.
  • ★★★★★
    “Best barber I've been to. Been getting haircuts from Waleed for about 15 years. Sleek and stylish barber studio too with exceptional service.”
    Shrav B.
  • ★★★★★
    “Really good experience, shop was very clean and great ambiance. Super friendly staff, was offered a free beverage when I arrived. Quick and professional service.”
    Zubair B.
  • ★★★★★
    “Amazing barber shop, very clean and well set up. Waleed is especially good with scissor work on longer hair, really takes his time and gets the cut spot on to your liking.”
    Karna J.
  • ★★★★★
    “Top quality barber, Waleed has been cutting my hair for over 15 years and always produces the best trims.”
    Usman J.
  • ★★★★★
    “I got a trim by Umzblendz, and the results were amazing, he paid great attention to detail with my scissor cut and finished it off with a flawless fade. Will definitely be returning.”
    Ahsen · Cut by Umz
  • ★★★★★
    “This barber is the best around, scissors work was on point also the fade was top. Top barber!”
    Zail K. · Cut by Waleed
  • ★★★★★
    “Great environment, set up very professional and treated so well. Understood what was needed and delivered very nicely. I have now found my barber's.”
    Steven R. · Cut by Umz
  • ★★★★★
    “Absolutely fantastic barbers.”
    Gurnz · Cut by Umz
  • ★★★★★
    “Excellent service and great haircut.”
    Farhaad M. · Cut by Waleed

Coming soon

Form & Fade
Grooming

Our own range, built around the cuts we do every day. Be the first to know when it drops.

Get notified Follow the drop

A first look. The range itself is still under wraps.

Find the studio

5 Ye Market, Selsdon Road
South Croydon CR2 6PW

  • Tuesday12pm – 6pm
  • Wednesday9am – 6pm
  • Thursday9am – 8pm
  • Friday9am – 6pm
  • Saturday8am – 5pm
  • Sunday8am – 4pm

Walk-ins welcome · Parking available · Wheelchair accessible

Book online Directions
Book now