How to Actually Get the Haircut You Want

(Without sounding like an idiot)

We understand. You sit down and say something like "just a tidy-up" or "short back and sides". We nod, you nod, and then there’s a 50/50 chance you leave looking how you imagined. Here’s a quick guide to getting the cut you really want without the awkwardness, confusion, or the post-haircut regret.

1. Be specific (or don’t — just be honest).

If you know what you want, great. If not, that’s fine too. We’d rather you say, “I have no idea, I just don’t want to look like a potato” than pretend you know what a mid-drop fade with a disconnected crop is. A rough idea of what you like or dislike is much more helpful than pretending to be a barber.

2. Photos help. We won’t judge.

Want to show us a photo? Go for it. It’s not weird. Whether it’s someone else's cut or a picture of yourself from six months ago, we’re not here to copy it exactly. We just want to understand the direction you want to go. Bring the reference. We’ll adjust it to work for your hair and head.

3. Tell us how you style it (or don’t).

Do you use a hairdryer and five products? Or do you just towel dry, shrug and leave it? Either way, let us know. It makes a difference. We’ll cut it to fit your actual routine, not some imaginary version.

4. Lost in Hair Translation? We’ve Got You.

“Fade,” “taper,” “grade 1,” “a bit messy on top,” these all sound simple but mean many different things. We’ll always ask for clarification, but it helps if you point, explain, or show us a photo (yes, even the awkward selfie).

Don’t stress the lingo, You describe it, we decode it.

5. It’s a conversation, not a test.

Feel free to ask questions, change your mind, or give feedback while we cut. You’re not offending us. We’d rather adjust in the middle than have you leave unsure. A good cut comes from a good conversation.

TL;DR

You don’t need the right words, just the right barber. We’re not here to judge, complicate things, or give you a haircut that only looks good in the shop mirror. We want you to feel good when you leave.