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When I was a kid we used to go to the barber and get a 'regular' haircut... short, medium, or long. Now the closest thing I see to a 'regular' haircut is a 'Fade'.
I like regular haircuts because I like my hair tapered in the back. Tapered, not blocked straight across. Invariably, when I go to these chain stores now the 'stylist' blocks it. Blocked, not tapered. It almost makes me blind with rage but what can you do? It is cut off by then so it doesn't matter how angry you get so you might as well not whine about it and just pay your dang money and go home. So, 6 weeks later I go to another 'stylist' and tell her not to block my hair in the back... before I get it cut, and during the barber session, and she will block it anyway.
One even told me after I had reminded her a couple of times and we had actually had a short conversation before I sat down, that it always looks better cut straight across and did it anyway before I could warn her not to block it. Astounding.
I don't understand this. It's plain English.
For quite a few years I would just accept it because as I said you can't glue it back on there and all the telling in the world doesn't do any good so don't stress out over these air-head stylists and there goofy perceptions of the world of hair. But you know, there comes a time when you finally say, "Hey this is my head and my hair and I want the dang stuff tapered!"
So besides all this p****ng and moaning I ask, is there another way to approach this that might lead to even brief spells of satisfaction and contentment? Any suggestions?
Pull up a photo of the exact haircut you want and show it to a barber. Notice I said barber, as in an old-time barber who has been around a while. Many of these salons aren't very good. But, if they can't reproduce the style you want by looking at a photo, demand someone fix it before you pay them.
once I went to a salon,,
and wanted one of the pretty ladys to cut my hair- was in a hurry so,,,the sweet guy asked me what would I like?? I said a trim or just a regular..
he said that's like asking a chef to cook a hot dog.....
how bout some flair??
I said no,,,and said I just want a trim....
so he does his best to shorten one side more than the other "this is the "in" look for men in their 40's"
I wanted to throw his head in the mirror - "i asked for a trim...equal on all sides..."
he tried to adjust,,,but messed it up...
I never went back,,,it was partially my fault,,,we didn't make an appointment,,,but the sign did say walk ins welcome
I agree with everyone else. Go to a barber, and for back up, bring a picture just in case they aren't sure what you are saying. I have to wonder if for some reason the cut you want just is not getting across correctly by you.
Father / son lesson- When we moved to Bridgeport, WV 7 years ago I took my then 9 yo son out and about looking for a new barber. I said "Son, always look for the spinning pole".. So we found one, walked in and there were hair washing sinks, ladies clipping ladies hair- not one guy cutting hair. Hardly any cars in the lot. I know this may sound sexist but I walked out. I want a male barber.
Went down the road, saw this little trailer along the road, pole spinning and trucks and cars in the gravel lot. Walked in, one guy with one chair and 6-7 guys waiting in line. I said to my son- "This is it."
The barber gave us both excellent high and tights, shaved my neck with a straight razor and slapped some Clubman tonic on my neck and out we went. Guys bitchin' about local politics, the weather.. It was a barber shop.
Father / son lesson- When we moved to Bridgeport, WV 7 years ago I took my then 9 yo son out and about looking for a new barber. I said "Son, always look for the spinning pole".. So we found one, walked in and there were hair washing sinks, ladies clipping ladies hair- not one guy cutting hair. Hardly any cars in the lot. I know this may sound sexist but I walked out. I want a male barber.
Went down the road, saw this little trailer along the road, pole spinning and trucks and cars in the gravel lot. Walked in, one guy with one chair and 6-7 guys waiting in line. I said to my son- "This is it."
The barber gave us both excellent high and tights, shaved my neck with a straight razor and slapped some Clubman tonic on my neck and out we went. Guys bitchin' about local politics, the weather.. It was a barber shop.
So happy I haven't stepped foot in a barber shop in years.
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