
Chris Ace
Founder & 18 year Barber
There's a difference between cutting hair and understanding it. Between following established techniques and discovering what happens when you break from them deliberately. Chris works with an almost documentary attention to detail, observing how each client's hair moves, how it falls, how it wants to behave when left alone.
His approach rejects the overly produced. Instead, he creates cuts that feel lived-in from the start—hair that looks like it could only belong to you, styled in a way that suggests ease while revealing careful thought beneath the surface.
This philosophy extends to everything he makes. He believes that good products and services emerge from honesty, not replication. From knowing when to intervene and when to let things be.
+ Trained and Educated for Vidal Sassoon
Blog
From Mullets to French Crops: Men’s Haircuts Th...
Men’s hair is having a moment—from modern mullets to textured fringe, to layered looks thats often and shape. But just because a cut is trending doesn’t mean it works for...
From Mullets to French Crops: Men’s Haircuts Th...
Men’s hair is having a moment—from modern mullets to textured fringe, to layered looks thats often and shape. But just because a cut is trending doesn’t mean it works for...
What to Ask Your Barber In Austin
If you’ve ever walked into a barbershop, sat down, and then… kind of just hoped for the best, you’re not alone. Whether you’re in Bouldin Creek, Zilker, or just Googled...
What to Ask Your Barber In Austin
If you’ve ever walked into a barbershop, sat down, and then… kind of just hoped for the best, you’re not alone. Whether you’re in Bouldin Creek, Zilker, or just Googled...
Finding the Best Barber Near You
Navigating the world of barbering to find the best barber shop that meets your needs can be a daunting task. The landscape is rich with options, and each barber shop...
Finding the Best Barber Near You
Navigating the world of barbering to find the best barber shop that meets your needs can be a daunting task. The landscape is rich with options, and each barber shop...
Why Scissor Cuts Beat Clippers for Men’s Haircuts
At By Hand Barber, we believe that a haircut should do more than remove length. It should highlight your natural features, flow with your lifestyle, and grow out with grace....
Why Scissor Cuts Beat Clippers for Men’s Haircuts
At By Hand Barber, we believe that a haircut should do more than remove length. It should highlight your natural features, flow with your lifestyle, and grow out with grace....
How to Find the Best Barber Shop in Austin
Finding the best barber shop in Austin, TX is about more than just getting a quick trim—it’s about finding a barber who understands your hair type, style, and grooming needs....
How to Find the Best Barber Shop in Austin
Finding the best barber shop in Austin, TX is about more than just getting a quick trim—it’s about finding a barber who understands your hair type, style, and grooming needs....
Beyond the Chair: The Hidden Art of Scissor Cuts
A haircut isn’t just about trimming hair—it’s about crafting a look that flows naturally, enhances texture, and moves with you. At By Hand Barber, the art of the scissor cut...
Beyond the Chair: The Hidden Art of Scissor Cuts
A haircut isn’t just about trimming hair—it’s about crafting a look that flows naturally, enhances texture, and moves with you. At By Hand Barber, the art of the scissor cut...