Expert fades just 20 minutes from Appleby — straight down the A66
Appleby is a grand little town, but when it comes to finding someone who can deliver a genuinely clean skin fade, your options are limited. A fade is one of those haircuts where the skill gap between a decent barber and a specialist is immediately visible. The blend either looks seamless from every angle or it doesn't, and there's nowhere to hide.
That's what brings lads from Appleby to us on Skirsgill Lane, Penrith. We're the closest dedicated fade specialists, and at 13 miles along the A66, the journey is barely 20 minutes. No traffic lights, no town centres — just a quick blast along the dual carriageway and you're here. Free parking right outside means you pull up, walk in and sit down. Try doing that in any town centre on a Saturday.
Andrew and Isaac have built their reputation on fades. It's the single most requested service on our books, and when you're doing that many every week, the muscle memory and the eye for detail become second nature. The difference shows in the finished product — and it's why people come back fortnightly without thinking twice about the drive.
Every fade we do starts with a quick chat about what you're after. Hair type, head shape and personal preference all matter, and we tailor the cut accordingly. Here's what we offer:
Still weighing it up? Read our Skinfade vs Taper Fade guide, or just ask when you sit down — we're happy to advise.
Head west out of Appleby and join the A66 towards Penrith. It's an easy 13-mile run along the dual carriageway — no villages to slow you down, no awkward junctions. The whole thing takes about 20 minutes. Come off at the Skirsgill Lane turning, turn onto Skirsgill Lane, and you're there. Free parking right outside the shop.
The simplicity of the journey is a big part of why our Appleby regulars keep coming back. There's no stress involved — it's a quick drive, you pull up to the door, get a quality fade and head home. Some lads make a stop at Rheged or grab something in Penrith on the way back. Book online before you leave and you won't spend a single minute in a waiting room.
BB's Barbers Penrith is about 13 miles from Appleby-in-Westmorland. Take the A66 west towards Penrith and you'll be here in roughly 20 minutes. We're on Skirsgill Lane, Penrith with free parking outside.
A skinfade or taper fade is £20. Junior skinfades for under-16s are £14. If you want a skinfade with a beard trim, that's £25.
Yes, we do junior skinfades and taper fades for under-16s at £14. Same precision and technique as our adult fades, just at a lower price. It's one of our most popular services for older kids and teenagers.
See our full skinfade service page for more on our techniques. Check our main Appleby area page for the full range of services we offer. Read Skinfade vs Taper Fade if you're choosing between the two. And browse our fade haircuts near Appleby page for more on what we do.