Cutz By Dan is a barbershop on Waipapa Road in Hataitai, Wellington, where customers have given it a perfect 5.0 Google rating. A good barber does more than run the clippers over the top: they read how your hair grows, suit the cut to the shape of your head, and finish the details — neckline, sideburns, the blend at the temples — that separate a tidy cut from a rushed one. Regulars tend to stick with one barber, because each visit teaches them your hair a little better until the back and sides barely need explaining. When trying someone new, say how long it has been since your last cut and bring a photo, and notice whether they ask questions before picking up the scissors. For Hataitai locals, a well-rated barber on Waipapa Road means a proper cut is only ever a short walk from home.