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
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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
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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
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Chairman Ray
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Glaven
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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
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IntoTheWow
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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
Chile2152 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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Cheers! :-) | ||
Zlasher
United States9129 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 don't know that much but I have a similar hairstyle except i keep the side/back shorter/buzzed a bit more but I ask for a "2 or 3 blade on the sides and back, and scissors on the top down to about an inch and a half or so" and it comes out to the same result, since that picture looks like its not like he got it freshly cut, i'd say the sides/back are a 3 or 4, but thats with a electric razor, for all i know brad pitt gets his softer look on the sides because his gosu stylist uses scissors, but at least you'll get a similar style the way I said it. Also, every stylist should know the numbers, a 0 is like all the way down, 1 would be like super short but still visible, 2 means its like about a quarter inch maybe, but very short buzz still, etc. Edit: Seems liek you got your cut, worst comes to worst you can try again in a month and a half lol, thats how it goes. Bringing in a picture or magazine isn't a bad idea, they're used to it so try that next time if you like. | ||
onlinerobbe
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platorepublic
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platorepublic
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Torte de Lini
Germany38463 Posts
On May 09 2011 22:33 platorepublic wrote: And why the hell is your blog rated so low? It's one of the best ones I've read to be very honest. trolls in my opinion. Tell him you want a crew cut, short, but something you can run your hand through. | ||
OpticalShot
Canada6330 Posts
Let us know how it turns out! | ||
platorepublic
United Kingdom344 Posts
On May 10 2011 00:51 OpticalShot wrote: I think a picture is in order (of yourself after the haircut). Let us know how it turns out! It's a must! Don't post another Brad Pitt pic, I don't find him that attractive! | ||
Flexx
United States87 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 know this one also! They correspond like this: #1- 3 mm #2- 6 mm #3- 9 mm #4- 12mm I don't know the Inch measurements.. sorry. | ||
platorepublic
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Thrill
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Just saying. | ||
plated.rawr
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What's kinda dependa on you though, is the sideburns the model is showing, as well as the direction your hair grows. This guy's got a sidecut and moderate sideburns, and if you haven't got good beard growth yet or got a different kind of hair growth, then you're simply screwed. | ||
platorepublic
United Kingdom344 Posts
On May 10 2011 23:10 Thrill wrote: As an Asian, posting anything other than a progamer picture for hairstyle advice is blasphemy. Just saying. As a gay, posting anything other than a hot guy for hairstyle advice is blasphemy. Just saying. | ||
Geovu
Estonia1344 Posts
Just saiyan. | ||
platorepublic
United Kingdom344 Posts
On May 10 2011 23:37 Geovu wrote: I'd recommend you ask for "The Fruitdealer" or "The WonKi" Just saiyan. Ew. | ||
xarthaz
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On May 09 2011 11:07 opsayo wrote: I've been growing my hair out but it's getting old, I want to get it short again and something like this would be nice (rather than a basic asian spike or a buzzed head) 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 ) Trust me man, it isnt the hair that is making this photo awesome, its the guy sporting it. | ||
platorepublic
United Kingdom344 Posts
On May 11 2011 01:23 xarthaz wrote: Trust me man, it isnt the hair that is making this photo awesome, its the guy sporting it. True dat. ^^ | ||
Geovu
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gtfo | ||
platorepublic
United Kingdom344 Posts
Fine I will gtfo. Bye TL. | ||
opsayo
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platorepublic
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On May 11 2011 03:06 opsayo wrote: I ain't gay but brad pitt is a sexy mofo :-d Please... don't state the obvious. | ||
EsX_Raptor
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platorepublic
United Kingdom344 Posts
On May 11 2011 06:32 EsX_Raptor wrote: He's just buff. Go buff and local chicks will like you as much. You cannot be more wrong. | ||
EsX_Raptor
United States2801 Posts
Try looking like Achilles first and then come back to this post! | ||
platorepublic
United Kingdom344 Posts
On May 11 2011 06:34 EsX_Raptor wrote: Try looking like Achilles first and then come back to this post! Back. | ||
Duoma
United States396 Posts
He'll know what to do. Trust me. | ||
EsX_Raptor
United States2801 Posts
At least you tried. | ||
platorepublic
United Kingdom344 Posts
Yep. I always try but fail usually. | ||
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