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EMZ's Clipper — Barbers in Aldgate, London | Fade Cuts & Skin Fades
Barbers near Aldgate East — skin fades, fade cuts, hot-towel shaves and bespoke beard sculpting on Fordham Street, delivered with Savile Row precision.
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The House
A craft passed down, sharpened daily.
With 12 years behind the chair on Fordham Street, EMZ's Clipper is Aldgate's quietly devoted barbershop. We blend Italian scissor work, Turkish hot-towel ritual and a deep respect for British gentlemen's style — all under one dimly-lit roof.
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Why EMZ's Clipper
Four pillars. One standard.
4.8 stars from 143 Google reviews — plus the best beard oils, hair oils and argan shampoo & conditioner, all in-store.
Read our Google reviewsMaster Craft
With 12 years on the chair, clients come for the best fade cuts, skin fades, tapers and beard sculpting — delivered calmly, precisely and without the rush.
Best Oils & Care
We sell the best beard growth and nourishing oils, hair oils, and argan oil shampoo and conditioner — all available in-store at EMZ's Clipper.
Loved on Google
Rated 4.8 out of 5 across 143 reviews — praised for professionalism, patience, attention to detail and results worth coming back for.
View on GoogleHeart of Aldgate
Barbers near Aldgate East and Aldgate tube — steps from Aldgate and Aldgate East tube stations. A warm room, a proper consultation and a barber who listens before the first clipper touches your hair.
The Work
Craft on the chair, in detail.
Word of Mouth
Loved by gentlemen across London.
4.8 stars from 143 Google reviews — scrolling through what clients say about EMZ's Clipper.
“The best haircut I've had in London — and I've tried them all. The hot-towel finish alone is worth the trip.”
James W.
“Genuinely the only barbershop where I trust the consultation. They listen, then they deliver, every time.”
Daniel O.
“Walked in scruffy, walked out feeling sharp. The skin fade was immaculate — clean lines and zero rush.”
Marcus B.
“Emz took his time with my taper fade. Lines are crisp and the blend is seamless. Already booked my next cut.”
Samir H.
“Professional from start to finish. Asked what I wanted, showed me in the mirror as he went, and nailed it.”
Oliver P.
“Best fade in East London, hands down. Friendly team, spotless shop and fair prices for the quality you get.”
Ryan K.
“I've been coming here for months and it's consistently excellent. Beard trim and fade always on point.”
Ahmed R.
“Worth the trip from the City. Calm atmosphere, proper attention to detail and a cut that lasts weeks.”
Tom F.
“Finally found a barber who understands curly hair. Shape-up was sharp without taking too much off the top.”
Kieran M.
“Patient, skilled and respectful. Took extra care around my hairline and the fade is buttery smooth.”
Yusuf A.
“Clean shop, good music, great coffee — but the haircut is the real reason I'll keep coming back.”
Chris D.
“Really solid cut and great conversation. Slight wait on a Saturday but the result made it worthwhile.”
Ben L.
“My son's first proper fade and they made him feel comfortable. Patient with kids — rare to find.”
Hassan M.
“I travel from Canary Wharf because nobody near me cuts like this. Skin fade is always flawless.”
Luke S.
“Showed a photo from Instagram and they matched it perfectly. Consultation first, then precision — love that.”
Imran J.
“Beard sculpting here is next level. Sharp cheek lines, neat neckline and it grows out evenly.”
George T.
“No hard sell, no rushing you out the chair. Just a proper barber doing proper work. Highly recommend.”
Nathan C.
“Low taper fade came out exactly how I described it. Mirror checks throughout — you feel looked after.”
Farhan S.
“Came on a recommendation and wasn't disappointed. Fade is clean, shop is tidy and staff are welcoming.”
Elliot V.
“Best beard shape-up I've had in years. Symmetrical, sharp and they fixed a bad line from another shop.”
Jamal B.
“Quick lunch-break cut that didn't feel rushed. Sharp neckline and a fade that still looks fresh two weeks later.”
Patrick O.
“They listen. Sounds simple but most barbers don't. Left with exactly the length and shape I asked for.”
Dylan R.
“Mid fade with texture on top — executed perfectly. You can tell they take pride in every detail.”
Karim H.
“Hot towel and line-up after the cut was a nice touch. Felt like a proper grooming experience, not just a chop.”
Sean M.
“Great fade and friendly service. Only reason it's not five stars is parking nearby can be tricky on weekends.”
Aiden W.
“Third visit and quality hasn't dropped once. Consistent fades, consistent professionalism.”
Mo A.
“Brought my brother who was nervous about a skin fade. They talked him through it and he left buzzing.”
Jack H.
“Attention to detail on the beard fade into the haircut is unreal. Looks sculpted, not just trimmed.”
Rizwan K.
“I work long hours — they fit me in, didn't cut corners and I still looked sharp for a client dinner.”
Adam F.
“Zero patchiness on the fade, zero awkward lines. Mirror work at the end showed how precise the cut was.”
Tyler N.
“Recommended by a colleague. Skin fade and beard trim combo was worth every penny. Will be back monthly.”
Zain P.
“Relaxed vibe but serious skill. They fixed a grown-out fade from another barber and made it look brand new.”
Harry L.
“Walk-in on a busy Saturday and still got a brilliant cut. Team kept things moving without feeling chaotic.”
Ibrahim C.
“Worth crossing East London for. The taper is smooth, the top is blended well and it suits my face shape.”
Max B.
“Proper consultation — asked about my job, how I style it, then cut accordingly. Thoughtful barbering.”
Leon D.
“Crisp edges without looking too harsh. They understand how to balance sharp with natural.”
Arjun S.
“Best local barber by far. Takes time to get the fade right instead of blasting through in fifteen minutes.”
Callum J.
“My go-to for fades before events. Always reliable, always professional and the shop always looks clean.”
Faisal R.
“First time getting a skin fade and they explained every step. Felt comfortable and left looking sharp.”
Noah T.
“Line-up and shape-up were razor sharp. Small details like cleaning the neck properly — that's what sets them apart.”
Dev P.
“Excellent cut and great banter. Busy on Friday evening so book ahead — but the fade was spot on.”
Josh M.
“They don't just copy a photo — they adapt it to your hair. Mine looks better than the reference I showed.”
Elias K.
“Beard and haircut both done with real care. Symmetry was perfect and they checked from every angle.”
Rohan A.
“Friendly, unhurried and skilled. The kind of barbershop you recommend to mates without thinking twice.”
Charlie W.
“Low skin fade with a textured crop — exactly what I wanted. Grows out cleanly too, which matters.”
Mustafa H.
“I've tried barbers across London and keep coming back here. Consistency is hard to find — they've got it.”
Jake S.
“Professional service, fair price and a fade that gets compliments for weeks. What more do you need?”
Omar N.
“Booked online, in and out smoothly, and the cut was one of the sharpest I've had in the capital.”
Liam G.
“They take their time on the blend. No harsh lines, no uneven patches — just a smooth, clean fade.”
Reece F.
“Great with beard lines and tapering into the fade. Looks intentional, not like an afterthought.”
Tariq B.
“Welcoming from the moment you walk in. Skilled barbers, clean tools and a cut you can trust every visit.”
Ethan C.
“Showed them a grown-out mess and they transformed it. Skin fade and beard shape-up — both flawless.”
Kabir L.
“Patient with my picky requests and still delivered fast. Mirror check at the end caught a tiny detail I'd have missed.”
Mason R.
“The consultation alone sets them apart. They ask, they listen, then they cut with real precision.”
Harvey D.
“Best fade near Aldgate tube. Shop is always tidy and the team are respectful and professional.”
Idris M.
“Travelled from south of the river because of the reviews — completely deserved. Sharp cut, great atmosphere.”
Connor P.
“Beard trim was neat and symmetrical. They shaped it to suit my face instead of a one-size-fits-all trim.”
Ayaan S.
“Really impressed with the fade and the hot-towel finish. Slightly longer wait than expected but quality was top.”
Finn O.
“Every visit feels the same high standard. That's why they've earned my loyalty — and a five-star review.”
Zak H.
“The best haircut I've had in London — and I've tried them all. The hot-towel finish alone is worth the trip.”
James W.
“Genuinely the only barbershop where I trust the consultation. They listen, then they deliver, every time.”
Daniel O.
“Walked in scruffy, walked out feeling sharp. The skin fade was immaculate — clean lines and zero rush.”
Marcus B.
“Emz took his time with my taper fade. Lines are crisp and the blend is seamless. Already booked my next cut.”
Samir H.
“Professional from start to finish. Asked what I wanted, showed me in the mirror as he went, and nailed it.”
Oliver P.
“Best fade in East London, hands down. Friendly team, spotless shop and fair prices for the quality you get.”
Ryan K.
“I've been coming here for months and it's consistently excellent. Beard trim and fade always on point.”
Ahmed R.
“Worth the trip from the City. Calm atmosphere, proper attention to detail and a cut that lasts weeks.”
Tom F.
“Finally found a barber who understands curly hair. Shape-up was sharp without taking too much off the top.”
Kieran M.
“Patient, skilled and respectful. Took extra care around my hairline and the fade is buttery smooth.”
Yusuf A.
“Clean shop, good music, great coffee — but the haircut is the real reason I'll keep coming back.”
Chris D.
“Really solid cut and great conversation. Slight wait on a Saturday but the result made it worthwhile.”
Ben L.
“My son's first proper fade and they made him feel comfortable. Patient with kids — rare to find.”
Hassan M.
“I travel from Canary Wharf because nobody near me cuts like this. Skin fade is always flawless.”
Luke S.
“Showed a photo from Instagram and they matched it perfectly. Consultation first, then precision — love that.”
Imran J.
“Beard sculpting here is next level. Sharp cheek lines, neat neckline and it grows out evenly.”
George T.
“No hard sell, no rushing you out the chair. Just a proper barber doing proper work. Highly recommend.”
Nathan C.
“Low taper fade came out exactly how I described it. Mirror checks throughout — you feel looked after.”
Farhan S.
“Came on a recommendation and wasn't disappointed. Fade is clean, shop is tidy and staff are welcoming.”
Elliot V.
“Best beard shape-up I've had in years. Symmetrical, sharp and they fixed a bad line from another shop.”
Jamal B.
“Quick lunch-break cut that didn't feel rushed. Sharp neckline and a fade that still looks fresh two weeks later.”
Patrick O.
“They listen. Sounds simple but most barbers don't. Left with exactly the length and shape I asked for.”
Dylan R.
“Mid fade with texture on top — executed perfectly. You can tell they take pride in every detail.”
Karim H.
“Hot towel and line-up after the cut was a nice touch. Felt like a proper grooming experience, not just a chop.”
Sean M.
“Great fade and friendly service. Only reason it's not five stars is parking nearby can be tricky on weekends.”
Aiden W.
“Third visit and quality hasn't dropped once. Consistent fades, consistent professionalism.”
Mo A.
“Brought my brother who was nervous about a skin fade. They talked him through it and he left buzzing.”
Jack H.
“Attention to detail on the beard fade into the haircut is unreal. Looks sculpted, not just trimmed.”
Rizwan K.
“I work long hours — they fit me in, didn't cut corners and I still looked sharp for a client dinner.”
Adam F.
“Zero patchiness on the fade, zero awkward lines. Mirror work at the end showed how precise the cut was.”
Tyler N.
“Recommended by a colleague. Skin fade and beard trim combo was worth every penny. Will be back monthly.”
Zain P.
“Relaxed vibe but serious skill. They fixed a grown-out fade from another barber and made it look brand new.”
Harry L.
“Walk-in on a busy Saturday and still got a brilliant cut. Team kept things moving without feeling chaotic.”
Ibrahim C.
“Worth crossing East London for. The taper is smooth, the top is blended well and it suits my face shape.”
Max B.
“Proper consultation — asked about my job, how I style it, then cut accordingly. Thoughtful barbering.”
Leon D.
“Crisp edges without looking too harsh. They understand how to balance sharp with natural.”
Arjun S.
“Best local barber by far. Takes time to get the fade right instead of blasting through in fifteen minutes.”
Callum J.
“My go-to for fades before events. Always reliable, always professional and the shop always looks clean.”
Faisal R.
“First time getting a skin fade and they explained every step. Felt comfortable and left looking sharp.”
Noah T.
“Line-up and shape-up were razor sharp. Small details like cleaning the neck properly — that's what sets them apart.”
Dev P.
“Excellent cut and great banter. Busy on Friday evening so book ahead — but the fade was spot on.”
Josh M.
“They don't just copy a photo — they adapt it to your hair. Mine looks better than the reference I showed.”
Elias K.
“Beard and haircut both done with real care. Symmetry was perfect and they checked from every angle.”
Rohan A.
“Friendly, unhurried and skilled. The kind of barbershop you recommend to mates without thinking twice.”
Charlie W.
“Low skin fade with a textured crop — exactly what I wanted. Grows out cleanly too, which matters.”
Mustafa H.
“I've tried barbers across London and keep coming back here. Consistency is hard to find — they've got it.”
Jake S.
“Professional service, fair price and a fade that gets compliments for weeks. What more do you need?”
Omar N.
“Booked online, in and out smoothly, and the cut was one of the sharpest I've had in the capital.”
Liam G.
“They take their time on the blend. No harsh lines, no uneven patches — just a smooth, clean fade.”
Reece F.
“Great with beard lines and tapering into the fade. Looks intentional, not like an afterthought.”
Tariq B.
“Welcoming from the moment you walk in. Skilled barbers, clean tools and a cut you can trust every visit.”
Ethan C.
“Showed them a grown-out mess and they transformed it. Skin fade and beard shape-up — both flawless.”
Kabir L.
“Patient with my picky requests and still delivered fast. Mirror check at the end caught a tiny detail I'd have missed.”
Mason R.
“The consultation alone sets them apart. They ask, they listen, then they cut with real precision.”
Harvey D.
“Best fade near Aldgate tube. Shop is always tidy and the team are respectful and professional.”
Idris M.
“Travelled from south of the river because of the reviews — completely deserved. Sharp cut, great atmosphere.”
Connor P.
“Beard trim was neat and symmetrical. They shaped it to suit my face instead of a one-size-fits-all trim.”
Ayaan S.
“Really impressed with the fade and the hot-towel finish. Slightly longer wait than expected but quality was top.”
Finn O.
“Every visit feels the same high standard. That's why they've earned my loyalty — and a five-star review.”
Zak H.
“The best haircut I've had in London — and I've tried them all. The hot-towel finish alone is worth the trip.”
James W.
“Genuinely the only barbershop where I trust the consultation. They listen, then they deliver, every time.”
Daniel O.
“Walked in scruffy, walked out feeling sharp. The skin fade was immaculate — clean lines and zero rush.”
Marcus B.
“Emz took his time with my taper fade. Lines are crisp and the blend is seamless. Already booked my next cut.”
Samir H.
“Professional from start to finish. Asked what I wanted, showed me in the mirror as he went, and nailed it.”
Oliver P.
“Best fade in East London, hands down. Friendly team, spotless shop and fair prices for the quality you get.”
Ryan K.
“I've been coming here for months and it's consistently excellent. Beard trim and fade always on point.”
Ahmed R.
“Worth the trip from the City. Calm atmosphere, proper attention to detail and a cut that lasts weeks.”
Tom F.
“Finally found a barber who understands curly hair. Shape-up was sharp without taking too much off the top.”
Kieran M.
“Patient, skilled and respectful. Took extra care around my hairline and the fade is buttery smooth.”
Yusuf A.
“Clean shop, good music, great coffee — but the haircut is the real reason I'll keep coming back.”
Chris D.
“Really solid cut and great conversation. Slight wait on a Saturday but the result made it worthwhile.”
Ben L.
“My son's first proper fade and they made him feel comfortable. Patient with kids — rare to find.”
Hassan M.
“I travel from Canary Wharf because nobody near me cuts like this. Skin fade is always flawless.”
Luke S.
“Showed a photo from Instagram and they matched it perfectly. Consultation first, then precision — love that.”
Imran J.
“Beard sculpting here is next level. Sharp cheek lines, neat neckline and it grows out evenly.”
George T.
“No hard sell, no rushing you out the chair. Just a proper barber doing proper work. Highly recommend.”
Nathan C.
“Low taper fade came out exactly how I described it. Mirror checks throughout — you feel looked after.”
Farhan S.
“Came on a recommendation and wasn't disappointed. Fade is clean, shop is tidy and staff are welcoming.”
Elliot V.
“Best beard shape-up I've had in years. Symmetrical, sharp and they fixed a bad line from another shop.”
Jamal B.
“Quick lunch-break cut that didn't feel rushed. Sharp neckline and a fade that still looks fresh two weeks later.”
Patrick O.
“They listen. Sounds simple but most barbers don't. Left with exactly the length and shape I asked for.”
Dylan R.
“Mid fade with texture on top — executed perfectly. You can tell they take pride in every detail.”
Karim H.
“Hot towel and line-up after the cut was a nice touch. Felt like a proper grooming experience, not just a chop.”
Sean M.
“Great fade and friendly service. Only reason it's not five stars is parking nearby can be tricky on weekends.”
Aiden W.
“Third visit and quality hasn't dropped once. Consistent fades, consistent professionalism.”
Mo A.
“Brought my brother who was nervous about a skin fade. They talked him through it and he left buzzing.”
Jack H.
“Attention to detail on the beard fade into the haircut is unreal. Looks sculpted, not just trimmed.”
Rizwan K.
“I work long hours — they fit me in, didn't cut corners and I still looked sharp for a client dinner.”
Adam F.
“Zero patchiness on the fade, zero awkward lines. Mirror work at the end showed how precise the cut was.”
Tyler N.
“The best haircut I've had in London — and I've tried them all. The hot-towel finish alone is worth the trip.”
James W.
“Genuinely the only barbershop where I trust the consultation. They listen, then they deliver, every time.”
Daniel O.
“Walked in scruffy, walked out feeling sharp. The skin fade was immaculate — clean lines and zero rush.”
Marcus B.
“Emz took his time with my taper fade. Lines are crisp and the blend is seamless. Already booked my next cut.”
Samir H.
“Professional from start to finish. Asked what I wanted, showed me in the mirror as he went, and nailed it.”
Oliver P.
“Best fade in East London, hands down. Friendly team, spotless shop and fair prices for the quality you get.”
Ryan K.
“I've been coming here for months and it's consistently excellent. Beard trim and fade always on point.”
Ahmed R.
“Worth the trip from the City. Calm atmosphere, proper attention to detail and a cut that lasts weeks.”
Tom F.
“Finally found a barber who understands curly hair. Shape-up was sharp without taking too much off the top.”
Kieran M.
“Patient, skilled and respectful. Took extra care around my hairline and the fade is buttery smooth.”
Yusuf A.
“Clean shop, good music, great coffee — but the haircut is the real reason I'll keep coming back.”
Chris D.
“Really solid cut and great conversation. Slight wait on a Saturday but the result made it worthwhile.”
Ben L.
“My son's first proper fade and they made him feel comfortable. Patient with kids — rare to find.”
Hassan M.
“I travel from Canary Wharf because nobody near me cuts like this. Skin fade is always flawless.”
Luke S.
“Showed a photo from Instagram and they matched it perfectly. Consultation first, then precision — love that.”
Imran J.
“Beard sculpting here is next level. Sharp cheek lines, neat neckline and it grows out evenly.”
George T.
“No hard sell, no rushing you out the chair. Just a proper barber doing proper work. Highly recommend.”
Nathan C.
“Low taper fade came out exactly how I described it. Mirror checks throughout — you feel looked after.”
Farhan S.
“Came on a recommendation and wasn't disappointed. Fade is clean, shop is tidy and staff are welcoming.”
Elliot V.
“Best beard shape-up I've had in years. Symmetrical, sharp and they fixed a bad line from another shop.”
Jamal B.
“Quick lunch-break cut that didn't feel rushed. Sharp neckline and a fade that still looks fresh two weeks later.”
Patrick O.
“They listen. Sounds simple but most barbers don't. Left with exactly the length and shape I asked for.”
Dylan R.
“Mid fade with texture on top — executed perfectly. You can tell they take pride in every detail.”
Karim H.
“Hot towel and line-up after the cut was a nice touch. Felt like a proper grooming experience, not just a chop.”
Sean M.
“Great fade and friendly service. Only reason it's not five stars is parking nearby can be tricky on weekends.”
Aiden W.
“Third visit and quality hasn't dropped once. Consistent fades, consistent professionalism.”
Mo A.
“Brought my brother who was nervous about a skin fade. They talked him through it and he left buzzing.”
Jack H.
“Attention to detail on the beard fade into the haircut is unreal. Looks sculpted, not just trimmed.”
Rizwan K.
“I work long hours — they fit me in, didn't cut corners and I still looked sharp for a client dinner.”
Adam F.
“Zero patchiness on the fade, zero awkward lines. Mirror work at the end showed how precise the cut was.”
Tyler N.
“Recommended by a colleague. Skin fade and beard trim combo was worth every penny. Will be back monthly.”
Zain P.
“Relaxed vibe but serious skill. They fixed a grown-out fade from another barber and made it look brand new.”
Harry L.
“Walk-in on a busy Saturday and still got a brilliant cut. Team kept things moving without feeling chaotic.”
Ibrahim C.
“Worth crossing East London for. The taper is smooth, the top is blended well and it suits my face shape.”
Max B.
“Proper consultation — asked about my job, how I style it, then cut accordingly. Thoughtful barbering.”
Leon D.
“Crisp edges without looking too harsh. They understand how to balance sharp with natural.”
Arjun S.
“Best local barber by far. Takes time to get the fade right instead of blasting through in fifteen minutes.”
Callum J.
“My go-to for fades before events. Always reliable, always professional and the shop always looks clean.”
Faisal R.
“First time getting a skin fade and they explained every step. Felt comfortable and left looking sharp.”
Noah T.
“Line-up and shape-up were razor sharp. Small details like cleaning the neck properly — that's what sets them apart.”
Dev P.
“Excellent cut and great banter. Busy on Friday evening so book ahead — but the fade was spot on.”
Josh M.
“They don't just copy a photo — they adapt it to your hair. Mine looks better than the reference I showed.”
Elias K.
“Beard and haircut both done with real care. Symmetry was perfect and they checked from every angle.”
Rohan A.
“Friendly, unhurried and skilled. The kind of barbershop you recommend to mates without thinking twice.”
Charlie W.
“Low skin fade with a textured crop — exactly what I wanted. Grows out cleanly too, which matters.”
Mustafa H.
“I've tried barbers across London and keep coming back here. Consistency is hard to find — they've got it.”
Jake S.
“Professional service, fair price and a fade that gets compliments for weeks. What more do you need?”
Omar N.
“Booked online, in and out smoothly, and the cut was one of the sharpest I've had in the capital.”
Liam G.
“They take their time on the blend. No harsh lines, no uneven patches — just a smooth, clean fade.”
Reece F.
“Great with beard lines and tapering into the fade. Looks intentional, not like an afterthought.”
Tariq B.
“Welcoming from the moment you walk in. Skilled barbers, clean tools and a cut you can trust every visit.”
Ethan C.
“Showed them a grown-out mess and they transformed it. Skin fade and beard shape-up — both flawless.”
Kabir L.
“Patient with my picky requests and still delivered fast. Mirror check at the end caught a tiny detail I'd have missed.”
Mason R.
“The consultation alone sets them apart. They ask, they listen, then they cut with real precision.”
Harvey D.
“Best fade near Aldgate tube. Shop is always tidy and the team are respectful and professional.”
Idris M.
“Travelled from south of the river because of the reviews — completely deserved. Sharp cut, great atmosphere.”
Connor P.
“Beard trim was neat and symmetrical. They shaped it to suit my face instead of a one-size-fits-all trim.”
Ayaan S.
“Really impressed with the fade and the hot-towel finish. Slightly longer wait than expected but quality was top.”
Finn O.
“Every visit feels the same high standard. That's why they've earned my loyalty — and a five-star review.”
Zak H.
“Recommended by a colleague. Skin fade and beard trim combo was worth every penny. Will be back monthly.”
Zain P.
“Relaxed vibe but serious skill. They fixed a grown-out fade from another barber and made it look brand new.”
Harry L.
“Walk-in on a busy Saturday and still got a brilliant cut. Team kept things moving without feeling chaotic.”
Ibrahim C.
“Worth crossing East London for. The taper is smooth, the top is blended well and it suits my face shape.”
Max B.
“Proper consultation — asked about my job, how I style it, then cut accordingly. Thoughtful barbering.”
Leon D.
“Crisp edges without looking too harsh. They understand how to balance sharp with natural.”
Arjun S.
“Best local barber by far. Takes time to get the fade right instead of blasting through in fifteen minutes.”
Callum J.
“My go-to for fades before events. Always reliable, always professional and the shop always looks clean.”
Faisal R.
“First time getting a skin fade and they explained every step. Felt comfortable and left looking sharp.”
Noah T.
“Line-up and shape-up were razor sharp. Small details like cleaning the neck properly — that's what sets them apart.”
Dev P.
“Excellent cut and great banter. Busy on Friday evening so book ahead — but the fade was spot on.”
Josh M.
“They don't just copy a photo — they adapt it to your hair. Mine looks better than the reference I showed.”
Elias K.
“Beard and haircut both done with real care. Symmetry was perfect and they checked from every angle.”
Rohan A.
“Friendly, unhurried and skilled. The kind of barbershop you recommend to mates without thinking twice.”
Charlie W.
“Low skin fade with a textured crop — exactly what I wanted. Grows out cleanly too, which matters.”
Mustafa H.
“I've tried barbers across London and keep coming back here. Consistency is hard to find — they've got it.”
Jake S.
“Professional service, fair price and a fade that gets compliments for weeks. What more do you need?”
Omar N.
“Booked online, in and out smoothly, and the cut was one of the sharpest I've had in the capital.”
Liam G.
“They take their time on the blend. No harsh lines, no uneven patches — just a smooth, clean fade.”
Reece F.
“Great with beard lines and tapering into the fade. Looks intentional, not like an afterthought.”
Tariq B.
“Welcoming from the moment you walk in. Skilled barbers, clean tools and a cut you can trust every visit.”
Ethan C.
“Showed them a grown-out mess and they transformed it. Skin fade and beard shape-up — both flawless.”
Kabir L.
“Patient with my picky requests and still delivered fast. Mirror check at the end caught a tiny detail I'd have missed.”
Mason R.
“The consultation alone sets them apart. They ask, they listen, then they cut with real precision.”
Harvey D.
“Best fade near Aldgate tube. Shop is always tidy and the team are respectful and professional.”
Idris M.
“Travelled from south of the river because of the reviews — completely deserved. Sharp cut, great atmosphere.”
Connor P.
“Beard trim was neat and symmetrical. They shaped it to suit my face instead of a one-size-fits-all trim.”
Ayaan S.
“Really impressed with the fade and the hot-towel finish. Slightly longer wait than expected but quality was top.”
Finn O.
“Every visit feels the same high standard. That's why they've earned my loyalty — and a five-star review.”
Zak H.
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EMZ's Clipper is your barber in Aldgate at 15 Fordham St, Aldgate, London E1 1HS, United Kingdom — a short walk from Aldgate and Aldgate East tube stations. Walk-ins welcome, or book online for a guaranteed chair.
Yes — search "barber near me" in Aldgate and you'll find us on Fordham Street. We're steps from Aldgate and Aldgate East tube stations at 15 Fordham St, Aldgate, London E1 1HS.
A fade cut is £20 and a taper fade is £20 at EMZ's Clipper. Kids' skin fades start from £15 — see our fade barber page or full services menu for every price.
EMZ's Clipper is rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google with 143 reviews. Clients come to Fordham Street for sharp skin fades, taper fades and precise beard work.
We recommend booking online to guarantee your preferred barber and time. We also welcome walk-ins, Monday to Sunday.
A classic cut runs 30 minutes. A signature cut with hot-towel finish takes around 45–60 minutes.
All major cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cash. Gift cards are available in-store and online.
We're at 15 Fordham St, Aldgate, London E1 1HS, United Kingdom — a short walk from Aldgate and Aldgate East tube stations.
Yes. Our hot-towel straight razor shave is a 45-minute ritual: cleanse, three hot towels, cold towel finish, balm and tonic.
Absolutely. Digital and printed gift cards are available from £25. Perfect for birthdays, weddings and Father's Day.
Find Us
Fordham Street,
Aldgate E1.
A warm room and a barber expecting you on Fordham Street. A short walk from Aldgate and Aldgate East tube stations.
- 15 Fordham St, Aldgate, London E1 1HS, United Kingdom
- +44 7877 614687
- Follow us on Instagram @emzs007
- Follow us on TikTok @emzsclipper.e11hs
- Mon–Wed, Fri–Sat 10am–7pm · Thu & Sun 10am–10pm