I have been getting my haircut at the same barbershop for 32 years and while they all have been great they just aren't consistent. Does anyone have any recommendations in the Montgomery County, TX area?
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That's too bad. I'd think after 32 years, they'd have it down pat.
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They do have it down pat. I guess the one thing that I have trouble with is how I want my hair. I have always enjoyed it short but when I get it cut short it shows my scars from when I had needles in me because I was born so premature. Anyways I have finally decided I don't want a short haircut but more of a business haircut. And I am not sure what to ask for or how to tell my barber. I would like a classic cut that looks good that's not short but makes me feel like I got a haircut and not a few inches off the top.
The reason I ask for what style I should get is because I am unsure how to communicate it.
The reason I ask for what style I should get is because I am unsure how to communicate it.
Why change barbershops when the issue is that you don't know what you want? Ask them (or look around) for pictures of the various styles so that you can point out one to them.
Cutting your own hair isn't hard either (my current approach).
Cutting your own hair isn't hard either (my current approach).
This thread is confusing, but if you want a new haircut, perhaps you can find a picture of a guy with the style of haircut you want and take it to your barber and see if they can replicate it.
http://haircutsformen.org/
http://haircutsformen.org/
When I was in the Air Force, I would get my hair cut at the BX. Unfortunately I almost never got the same barber twice and for most of them, English was not their native language, so explaining what I wanted was an issue. Now that I'm retired, I just cut it myself. It may not look spectacular, but the price is right.
My boss at Lackland AFB used to get his hair cut at the Officer's Club. They had three barbers-- a husband and wife team and a third guy. My boss preferred "the husband" over the three. One day he called up to schedule a cut and the "third guy" answered the phone. He was told that "the husband" had committed suicide. My boss said "OK, schedule me with 'the wife.'" He was told "Can't do that either--he took her with him."
My boss at Lackland AFB used to get his hair cut at the Officer's Club. They had three barbers-- a husband and wife team and a third guy. My boss preferred "the husband" over the three. One day he called up to schedule a cut and the "third guy" answered the phone. He was told that "the husband" had committed suicide. My boss said "OK, schedule me with 'the wife.'" He was told "Can't do that either--he took her with him."
look at pictures of people with hair. decide what you like. if you find their hair impossible to describe, print a picture and hand it to the barber.
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Sounds like an old fashion barber shop using a combo of electric clippers and scissor cut? If so, perhaps you can ask them to them to use a guard when cutting, i.e. a number 4 (4/8 inches) when cutting your hair the next time. Or ask them to start at something larger like #6 and work down to #3, #2, or wherever you want to end up. Giving them a bigger tip for the service at the end if they end up cutting your hair multiple times to arrive at the desired length. Even if they don't use a plastic guard or only use scissors, they probably understand the guard size lingo well enough to get started in the proper direction and avoid giving you a buzz cut.
Find someone in your area that gives razor cuts. Pay the price & go for it. You will never go back.
