How would I go about describing this kind of haircut to a barber (not that it's like rocket science but I don't know )
How would you describe this haircut to a barber?
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opsayo
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How would I go about describing this kind of haircut to a barber (not that it's like rocket science but I don't know ) | ||
Megaliskuu
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XXGeneration
United States625 Posts
On May 09 2011 11:07 Megaliskuu wrote: Call it "The Sex" This man speaks the truth. | ||
opsayo
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Synthesis
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XXGeneration
United States625 Posts
Edit: Ninja'd. Dammit. | ||
Flexx
United States87 Posts
Ok, first.. take the picture. It really is worth a thousand words. To me, the haircut just looks slightly longer on top than the sides. It appears to be cut with a "Scissor over comb" technique. Different from clippers, as it adds more texture and a more natural, lived in look. Key word being texture. How this exact haircut looks on you is VERY dependent on your hair texture and growth patterns. Short haircuts are heavily influenced by growth patterns. Make sure your stylist examines your hair for growth pattern abnormalities (like cowlicks). That all being said. Texture (added in the cut) and proper use of styling product should produce similar results. Also.. don't skimp on the haircut. The people at Great Clips suck. Period. Go to a decent/nice salon. Saving a bit of money for a possibly HORRIBLE haircut is not worth it. And tip your stylist... Let us know how it goes. =) | ||
whiterabb1t
Belgium681 Posts
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Chairman Ray
United States11903 Posts
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Glaven
Canada554 Posts
On May 09 2011 11:36 Flexx wrote: Well.. seeing as I'm going to be fully graduated Hair Stylist in 5 weeks, I feel like I should chime in on this one. Ok, first.. take the picture. It really is worth a thousand words. To me, the haircut just looks slightly longer on top than the sides. It appears to be cut with a "Scissor over comb" technique. Different from clippers, as it adds more texture and a more natural, lived in look. Key word being texture. How this exact haircut looks on you is VERY dependent on your hair texture and growth patterns. Short haircuts are heavily influenced by growth patterns. Make sure your stylist examines your hair for growth pattern abnormalities (like cowlicks). That all being said. Texture (added in the cut) and proper use of styling product should produce similar results. Also.. don't skimp on the haircut. The people at Great Clips suck. Period. Go to a decent/nice salon. Saving a bit of money for a possibly HORRIBLE haircut is not worth it. And tip your stylist... Let us know how it goes. =) I love team liquid. Only gaming community where you could post this and a hair stylist would answer. So awesome. | ||
Zlasher
United States9129 Posts
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IntoTheWow
is awesome32268 Posts
On May 09 2011 12:19 Chairman Ray wrote: I think that's called a Mohawk. Tell your barber to give you a Mohawk. hahahaha | ||
Bibbit
Canada5377 Posts
On May 09 2011 12:28 Zlasher wrote: Well I don't think you can replicate that since he's probably grown it out given the texture of the sides but I'd say ask for a 3 or 4 blade on the sides and back and just cut the top with scissors down to like an inch and a half or so. Since you and at least one other guy here seems to know things about hair, I have a question. :D Do you find that people who go to get their hair cut actually know the number system thing (like how you said "3 or 4 blade")? Because I've been to barbers that were like "What number do you want for the length?" and my only response is "... idk dude." Maybe its just me thats dumb but I cant imagine too many would really know wtf they're talking about. | ||
Alethios
New Zealand2765 Posts
Seriously, i've heard folks ask for one in a barber shop before. | ||
DocNemesis
Philippines446 Posts
On May 09 2011 11:08 opsayo wrote: I am worried if I said "The Sex" i'd come out with something slightly different If that's the case, show that picture to him and call it the "The Sex" XD | ||
XenOsky
Chile2179 Posts
edit: huge picture... better edit | ||
Kamais_Ookin
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Kyhol
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JeeJee
Canada5652 Posts
On May 09 2011 12:43 Bibbit wrote: Since you and at least one other guy here seems to know things about hair, I have a question. :D Do you find that people who go to get their hair cut actually know the number system thing (like how you said "3 or 4 blade")? Because I've been to barbers that were like "What number do you want for the length?" and my only response is "... idk dude." Maybe its just me thats dumb but I cant imagine too many would really know wtf they're talking about. i was thinking the same, until one day i had a bright idea -- after getting a haircut of just the right length, i asked "hey so if i want to get this exact cut again, how do i describe it best? like what # and stuff" the barber was very helpful so then some time later i walk in for another haircut, armed with my new knowledge and feeling confident, plopped down in my seat, said ". . . and number x on the sides". Stylist replies "sorry we dont do numbers here" >.< | ||
opsayo
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