Walk-ins welcome · Appointments preferred 919-608-4331 Knightdale, NC

About

Barbering is about building trust, embracing diversity and giving every client exceptional service. You should leave the chair looking sharp and feeling confident — every single visit.

Meet Mr. Smalls

Started in a garage. Built on word of mouth.

With more than 15 years of mastering the blade, Mr. Smalls brings precision, personality and professionalism to every cut. Fade N Up started in a garage — and as word spread about the fades and the attention to detail, the chair became a shop.

Today it is built on legacy, loyalty and love for the craft: a place where the next generation feels seen, sharp and respected.

  • Precision
  • Respect
  • Family
  • Community
Mr. Smalls
“It is more than a haircut — it is respect, consistency and community in every fade.”— Mr. Smalls

The team

Mr. Smalls

Mr. Smalls

Owner & Master Barber

Owner and master barber with more than 15 years behind the chair. Known for seamless fades, crisp lines, waves, curls, locs and detailed designs — and for making every client…

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Our promise

More than a haircut.

Barbering is about building trust, embracing diversity and giving every client exceptional service. You should leave the chair looking sharp and feeling confident — every single visit.

  1. 01

    Trust

    Consistent cuts, honest advice and a barber who remembers how you like it.

  2. 02

    Diversity

    Every background, every age, every texture — all welcome here.

  3. 03

    Service

    Precision, professionalism and time taken to get the details right.

  4. 04

    Confidence

    The feeling you walk out with is the whole point.

Everyone belongs in this chair

A shop for every walk of life.

Fade N Up is an inclusive, family-friendly space. We take the time to understand each client, move at your pace and make sure everyone feels seen, respected and comfortable.

Inside Fade N Up Barbershop
  • Veterans

    Thank you for your service. Your chair is ready whenever you are.

  • Kids & first cuts

    Patient, gentle and fun — great for little ones and big first-haircut moments.

  • Seniors

    Relaxed, unhurried cuts with the care and respect you deserve.

  • Autism & sensory sensitivity

    We go at your pace and adjust how we work. Tell us what helps.

  • Disabilities & mobility

    Let us know what you need and we'll plan your visit around it.

  • Special needs

    Every client is different. We listen first, then we cut.

Need something different for your visit? Add a note when you book and we will plan around you.

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Every texture

Straight to tightly coiled. We cut it all.

Every hair type needs its own technique. We have the experience to give each texture the right cut, the right fade and the right finish.

  1. Straight

    Clean tapers, scissor work and sharp classic styles.

  2. Wavy

    Shape and movement that works with your natural wave.

  3. Curly

    Defined curls, tapered sides and balanced shape.

  4. Coily

    Precision fades and line-ups built for coils.

  5. Tightly textured

    Waves, sponge twists, locs and detailed designs.

Get faded up.

Book online in about a minute. Walk-ins welcome — appointments get priority.

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