I've just been using chain salons for over half my life, so I'm used to strolling in and getting a quick, cheap cut and being done with it.

Lately I've had an urge to get a better quality haircut, but I just can't bring myself to walk into a barber shop, for some reason. No idea what to ask for, or even if I need to call ahead.

I get anxiety over the weirdest shit

  • Puggo [he/him]
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    3 years ago

    I thought I was the only one that got anxiety over barbershops. When I was younger, I couldn't stand ones without any clear, established order. I went to one where regulars would pop in and jump the line and it stressed me out so much. Also, the overtly masculine barbers makes no sense at all and made me feel so intimidated. Damn, reading over this makes me feel so self-conscious but I legit got so stressed out over the idea of having to assert my place in line and try to figure out what haircut I wanted and how to explain it to some imposing, gruff barber.