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I'm regrowing my hair after a donation to Locks of Love over a year ago. The first time I grew it out I didn't get any trims, but this time I'm deciding to mainly for the sake of aethetics. I am interviewing for professional jobs for my first time and want to make sure my appearance matches my resume. All that I need to do get the ends trimmed up, and take perhaps an inch off in some places where it's abnormally long (the locks of love haircut was HORRIBLY uneven), nothing fancy I don't think.
I'm just a poor college student but wouldn't mind spending up to $25 for the trim, since it's a once-a-year at most thing. It's been years since I had a monthly haircut and I would just go to the same barber I had my whole life, so I have no idea if the SuperCuts type places are any good.
Thanks for your opinion, I'll let you guys know how it turns out.
Get references. That's the only way for me. Get some one that will listen and do it YOUR way. Be specific in your desires and goals. Good luck.
Here's how it works - you get what you pay for. If you want a GOOD trim, and someone who will actually listen to you, go to a higher end "womanly" type salon. I went to get a restyling for 15 dollars, it was the worst haircut of my life, they cut off five inches of my hair (it was only eight inches long), it's completely uneven, and seemingly impossible to grow back - don't let that happen to you.
Back in January I attempted to get it evened out, and paid 50 dollars for the haircut and a 10 dollar tip...however, it was completely worth it, seeing as how I got to talk to her about exactly what I wanted and she actually listened.
Places like supercuts tend to only have recent graduates of beauty school, whereas the higher end salons have actual professionals.
I understand bceause I'm a poor college student also, but with long hair, sometimes it's best not to take any risks.
Best,
Tim
I agree with Tim as a cheap barbershops like Supercuts or whatever is very risky and I would never go there for a trim.The last time I had a minor trim back in December I went to a high end salon and paid the $50 + tip but got what I wanted.The misery of a bad haircut just to save a buck isn't worth it as then it takes forever to regrow what was lost.Don't be a cheapskate and go to a good salon even if you have to take out a loan!LOL.Just kidding.Good luck
MARK
Well some good advice there and sometimes spending a bit extra is worth and ONLY go it someone that understands you wishes and know well or comes recommended.
Another morale of the story is not have you cut for locks of love and I'm certainly dubious of if all the hair used! I know we've discussed topic a few times on the board.
Cheers,
John.B
Well, I'll sing out of the chorus here saying all you need is a pair of good scissors!
I trim my hair myself, say, once a year, and it works. No money, no worries, great result!
If you are anywhere near Dover NH USA, give Manstyle (3A Broadway) a try...several of the hyperboard users have...and been pleased with the results
I've had good luck going to the same barber that I had for many years when I had short hair. However - he's a rare sort that actually listens to what the customer wants and does his best to do it. Probably that's why he has customers like me who've been going there for almost 20 years.
I may be speaking out of turn here and be acused of bias, but personally, I believe that a man, especially one who has been trained as an actual barber does the best job in dealing with a man's hair.
AndrewB
I've been wondering the same thing, I will wait as long as posible before going to a barber. My hair is still in very good condition after 7 months of growing and I'm very carefull with it so I hope to keep it that way.
As soon as I start getting split end and a lot of knots I will go to get a trim for the split end.
I think I will go to the same barber as my sister who is also growing her hair long. She has schoulder blade long hair and she just got a small trim which turned out great. It's a barber where only ladies come but who cares :)