Lyndell Nelson, known to most as Nelo, has been cutting in Curepe since 2014. Started with friends. Word spread, the chair filled up, and now the shop has 143K people watching the work on Instagram.
The signature is a clean fade with a sharp lineup. That's what people come back for. Whether it's a first-timer or someone on their tenth visit, the same care goes into every cut.
Most cuts run 30 to 45 minutes. We talk through what you want, do the work, finish with a hot towel and a brush-off. If you're not sure what you want, that's fine. Bring a photo or describe it. Nelo reads the head shape and goes from there.
Walk in clean, walk out cleaner. Same care for a first-time client as for someone who's been coming a decade.
All TT dollars. Cash, transfer, or card.
Best fade I've ever had. No exaggeration. Walked out feeling brand new.
Sat in the chair once, never went back to anyone else. The man just sees the cut.
30 minutes in the chair, a week of compliments. That's the standard.
My son's first real haircut. Patient, sharp, and the boy hasn't stopped grinning since.
The Full Experience is worth every dollar. Hot towel, beard sculpt, and a cut that holds for weeks.
Travelled from Tobago to sit in Nelo's chair. Worth the trip every time.
A few of the local brands and businesses whose teams sit in the chair.
Booking ahead is the safest play. Walk-ins get fit in around booked slots when the chair is open. Best move: message ahead on Instagram.
Two to three days for weekday slots, a week for Saturdays. The chair fills up fast, especially before holidays and Carnival.
Both. Cash, card, Linx, WiPay, bank transfer. Whatever's easiest for you.
For weddings, photo shoots, music videos, and out-of-town events, yes. Reach out on Instagram with the date, location, and head count.
Central Curepe. Exact address shared on booking confirmation. Easy parking on the street, ten minutes off the highway.
25 minutes for a Kids Cut or Beard Sculpt, up to 90 minutes for the Full Experience. Each service's duration is on the menu above.
Yes. Kids Cut is $30, runs 25 minutes. Patient with the young ones, especially first-timers. Bring a snack if it helps.
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Select your service, pick a time, and secure your spot with Nelo