Mens - Who Cuts Your Hair?

[JSngry]

Although I've gotten good haircuts from men (barbers & stylists), I have to say that I've been most consistently pleased with the haircuts I get from women, all things being equal (I've been butchered by both sexes as well).

Although I enjoy the male-bonding ritual aspects of barber shops, it seems that every time a barber gives me a haircut, I leave out of there looking like I'm on my way to an audition for a role in Gil Thorpe or some such. Not my bag...

Anyway, not trying to stir up any shit or anything, just curious where you go to get yourself looking like you want to look in terms of tonsorial splendor. The floor is open, and not least of all for sweeping up.

[Jim Alfredson]

I just go to the local Fantastic Sams that is near my house. They have some nice female sytlists there that always do a good job (some better than others). My hair grows so frickin' fast that I figure if I get a bad hair cut, it'll be gone in less than a month anyhow.

[John Tapscott]

Male barber. I use the same one regularly. Nothing complicated, just a tidy haircut every 3-4 weeks. I'd rather spend the extra money for a stylist on a jazz CD.

[Joe G]

It's the barbershop for me, since they know best how to do the buzz cut.

BTW, have a look at this page.

Why so much documentation of Andy's haircut?

[Chuck Nessa]

Why so much documentation of Andy's haircut? 

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I was expecting to see pics of Floyd and Andy.

[md655321]

MY sister is a hairdresser, so I get her to do. OF course, I rarely get my hair cut as it is past my shoulder in length.

Now that im out in Philly ill probably have to get it cut at an actual barbershop/salon though. Of course, I have been here since early August and havent needed one yet.

[Peter Johnson]

Female barber--yes, there are such things. Twelve bucks every week and a half to trim the hair and goatee, and some hysterical conversation!

[Dave James]

Flowbee. There's really no other way to go.

Up over and out.

Edited November 16, 2005 by Dave James

[Ron S]

Female stylist for me.

My hair grows so frickin' fast

Here's a photo of Jim the last time he went too long without a haircut:

And it wasn't even a full moon.

[DukeCity]

Female stylist. Same one for several years, and she even takes coupons!

[Ron S]

Female stylist. Same one for several years, and she even takes coupons!

If the photo in that coupon is of your stylist, I'll be flying to Albuquerque for my haircuts from now on.

[BERIGAN]

I seem to recall folks here claiming they had these totally hot hair stylists, but I think it was just their fantasies typing. I get a haircut, once a year, whether I need it or not, only by a woman.

[Soulstation1]

i go to Nappy Cuts

before

:bwallace2: after

[Stereojack]

Male barber - same guy for many years. Back when I had hair, which was thin & stringy, it was easy to screw up, so I'd be loyal to anyone who could get it right. Now that I'm bald, it's a quick 5-10 minutes and I'm outta there!

[Chuck Nessa]

Last time I went to a barber was 1963. Ann cuts my hair.

[Soulstation1]

when do you get a haircut?

if you go to my barbershop on saturday the wait can be 2 / 3 hours for a cut

thats with 6 people cutting "heads"

[7/4]

when do you get a haircut?

if you go to my barbershop on saturday the wait can be 2 / 3 hours for a cut

thats with 6 people cutting "heads"

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On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Early in the day.

[Dan Gould]

I went with Male Barber, though in reality the shop (he owns it) is Coral Springs Styling. I'll have to ask him next time if he's a barber or a stylist. The price went to $18 so maybe he'd have to be considered a stylist.

[Dave James]

Here's another haircut related question. How much do you tip? My haircuts cost $20, and I give the gal another $5. She's an acquaintance of many years who normally charges $30, so I'm still getting a bargain even with a 25% tip.

With regard to what separates a barber from a stylist, I always thought that once the cost of a cut moved into double digits, the perp was a stylist. Given the cost of everything these days, though, that probably doesn't work very well any more as rules of thumb (rule of thumbs?) go.

Up over and out.

Edited November 16, 2005 by Dave James

[Brownian Motion]

Janet cuts my hair, as she's done for 20 years. She enjoys wielding scissors, and I enjoy saving money, so we're perfectly paired. Now it's true that she did come close to snipping off my ear one time, but that was a long time ago, and besides, I've grown to like the implicit danger of the experience.

[tonym]

Myself with Ikea kitchen scissors for the last 10-12 years except a week before I got wed (1998) when I let a proper hairdresser hack it off instead.

[dave9199]

You're really reaching in trying to up your post count Jim.

As far as haircuts go, I always bring my own bowl wherever I go. Can't beat perfection!

[Ron S]

Speaking of haircuts, this is my preferred style:

Although for special events, I'll get it cut a little shorter:

[BruceH]

Male barber. Back home in Massachusetts I found a guy who cut it just right; but he was in his 80's. They're a dying breed.

[GA Russell]

Female sylist, but I have her cut it with an electric very short, so she might as well be a barber.

I'm not aware of any male barbers/sylists in this area.