A few years ago my girlfriend noticed something that I had never considered. Each time I would have my hair cut, I would not like it until it grew out after a couple of weeks. It was also too short and too choppy looking, but I just thought that was how it had to be. Finally thanks to my girlfriend’s brilliance she asked why I didn’t make it clear want I wanted? I was confused. I could tell my guy at the barber shop how to cut my hair? She laughed and said that paying $12 for a haircut at a barber shop probably wouldn’t yield the same results as going to a salon. An appointment was made at her salon with a woman who specialized in men’s cuts, I had a picture in my hand of what I wanted, and for the first time in my life I left with a haircut that I instantly loved. I did not have to grow it out for a week or so, I did not have to find a new way to style it, nothing. It was so worth the $27 I paid, and I am convinced that I will never again go to what my girl calls the “chop shop” to get a haircut ever again.
I get that some men get all they need from a barber shop. If you are in the military, like a buzzed look, or whatever, then I get it. But the thing for most men is that we all would like for our hair to look a certain way, but we have a difficult time articulating exactly what we are looking for. If you are tired of getting the same bad haircut every time, then follow these tips to make sure your hair looks its best.
- Find a salon for you. The best way to do this, is by asking around. Of course, men don’t like to talk to other men about getting their haircut. Man up, and ask someone if you like their hair. Tell them that your current stylist has moved or something, just ask. I got lucky because my girl did that part for me. Maybe your mom, sister, girlfriend/wife, or co-worker can give you an idea.
- Find out what cut you want. Look in movies, magazines, or online for an idea of the cut you are looking for. Once you find it, get a picture to take with you. This way there is less of a chance for a mess up.
- Tip your stylist. It is always appropriate to tip your stylist. It is even more appropriate when you really like the job he or she did on your hair.
