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

  • chadhominem [comrade/them]
    ·
    4 years ago

    Not sure where you live but if you're relatively close to a city theres a 90% chance there is some "hipster" barbershop near you. As much as people hate these places they are typically pretty good. I also am of the camp that haircuts being one of the few things you should spend a little extra money on.

    The venn diagram of dudes who get a $15 haircut at Great Clips by some underpaid hungover part time stylist who got a salon certificate online (do you, get your bag) and guys who say fashion/style doesn't matter despite it directly affecting their dating pool/self-esteem is a full circle. That's cool you do your own hair at home, trust me, we all can tell. guy in the corner at the party meme.

    Pay a little extra, go to a hipster barber shop, get a free glass of whiskey, bring in a picture of an actor/model with the style you want, build rapport with and radicalize your stylist, and do that once every three months.