Where do you get your Hair Cut?

[Combat]

problem hair

I'm going to have to find myself a new Barber to. My old one who is about 80 now is only open a couple days a week and it is hard for me to get off work long enough to see him. Also the last few times he cut it I had total strangers come up to me and comment that I had received really bad haircut. I would tell them that," it only cost $6 though" where as they would kindly tell me I should go somewhere else and spend more money. I had an uncle in Columbus, Ga. that owned the Blue Jay barbershop there but he has recently passed. So that just leaves my ex-wife who cuts hair out of her house in a nearby town.Current wife gave me "that look" when I mentioned it so that idea is off the table. So anyhow, my hair is longer than it has been in about 30 years. I keep telling her that I'm going to get it cut in a "mullet" when it gets long enough. Which earned me "that look" again.....

 

[ohiococonut]

I used to get mine cut at a barber in town for many years. And for many years I watched as his parkinsons got worse and he started to make me nervous. He only used scissors and a straight razor. Unfortunately (or maybe not for customers) it got to the point he had to stop so I found a local gal. After a while I got tired of her coming up with excuses why whe had to cancel so now I just go to wally world and take my chances. I figure it's only hair, it doesn't seem to stop growing and I can't see it so if it looks bad I trim it up when I get home.

 

[zeke]

Lemme get this straight. Several of you say you cut your own hair. Literally? Not the wife or girlfriend? How about the back and neck?
If it's that easy I may try it myself.

With them fancy electric clippers, it is no problem. uses the shortest guide on top, next shortest on sides and back. Take the guide off to shave off back and side of neck.

Okay it does take some practice, as the very back is done by aligning the clipper with your off hand.

 

[luangtom]

Mine is simple. I use the lowest/shortest guide on the top and sides and then take it off to buzz around the ears and on the neck. I put the guide back on to blend it in. Done.

I do this every two weeks.

 

[rimfired]

I remember dad sending me and my two younger brothers to Dan Manco's shop with three quarters back in the mid 60's. Three buzz cuts.
I've been going to the same hot blond across the ave. for 24 years now. Shampoo, scalp massage, big ole... green eyes, big ole...scissors. Did I mention she has my wifes first name. Up to 16 bucks now and I always tip 5 cause she takes care of me when I need it. The haircut that is......

 

[Out West]

I cut my own hair. Have not had a professional haircut in 20 years.

There are at least some advantages to have less than a full head of hair.

Out
West

 

[Bat Guano]

Went into a barber shop one Saturday in 1978 or so (in a different galaxy, far away) to find it full of waiting customers. One of the barbers glanced at me and told me to "take a number". Even in those days my hair was thinning out, and I had no desire to spend half my day off reading old magazines. So I did a U-turn, went home, and told the wife to get her horse trimmer and do the deed.

Haven't been in a barber shop since. We use a Canadian Wahl kit from the Hudson's Bay store in Fort McPherson, NWT that we picked up in 1979.

There's still some left to cut but I'm not to the Black Agnes point--yet. And they don't sell shirts like that in this part of the country, either.

 

[Gutpile Charlie]

I go to one of those "unisex" hair joints. The gal that cuts my hair has been doing it now for probably ten years and I like her. Now these places are not like a "traditional" barber shop, no hot towels, no neck shaving, etc......but considering, she does a decent haircut and my wife and I both use her, she is alright.

I can remember going to the barbershop back when I was a lad, and even having my hair cut with those non-electric, hand operated clippers. Yes, most hair cutting is done with a comb and sissors, but those things were really an antique!

I always liked that Bay Rum and that talcum powder they used to but on your neck with the brush.

I've had a few barbershop shaves and they were great, but I've had a full beard now for over thirty years!

I really like the old, traditional, all male shops.....but they are going the way of the dinosaur.

Since I've got a nice gal that does mine now, that's ok. I think I'll stay with her. (I really don't have another choice!)

 

[29Wheelgunner]

After the guys in my favorite shop in beautiful downtown Conyers, GA up and retired, closing a couple of years back, I found a great traditional shop in Snellville, GA.
I like the old style shop, hot shave cream for edging and some of the most interesting conversation in town.

 

[LOBO]

I cut it myself. I use a beard & moustache trimmer so that I can get a really close cut.

 

[ladder13]

 

[feralmerril]

Mike, never argue with the barber!

 

[LouisianaJoe]

I have cut my own hair for over 30 years. I do not care if it is perfect since I have been married for 37 years.

 

[Bud11]

Try barber/salon schools if you are not too particular. Plus, barber shops are making a comeback, but most are "frilly" by old school standards. Supercuts, etc. are rarely good at about $16-$20 bucks. Have wife/girlfriend do it or buy a Wahl and do it yourself. Tough times.

 

[Bullman]

The basement, in my wife's dog grooming shop. I get a zero maintenance haircut every couple of weeks. She uses the dog grooming shears on me. The same ones she uses on the dogs butts...


GS

I had to giggle a little bit at that.


For me, it is Lloyd's Barber Shop in Rural Retreat Virginia. 8 bucks for a haircut I could probably do myself, but where would I catch up on all the town business. Plus Mr. Lloyd is an accomplished Banjo player (actually he can play anything with strings on it) so there is entertainment as well, which is well worth the 8 bucks you spend on the haircut.

 

[biggs357]

in a chair in front of my wife while she cuts my hair toppless.

Only i'm the one topless(dang)

 

[Old 44 Guy]

Used to go to a shop near by but he closed. Found another for 10 bucks but gives 2 bucks off for seniors. Should just shave my head as there isn't much left there, Hair that is.

 

[rwsmith]

Not the same barber.....

But the same family for over 30 years. Nearly all of the barbers around here are named Brandt. I started off with the original then I went to his great looking niece that could really cut hair. Then she left and I used her brother for a long time. Now I'm going to a guy named 'Steve' and I don't know if his last name is Brandt or not, but I wouldn't be surprised.

By the same token, I've lived here for 60 years and every small engine repair shop is run by a 'Driggers'. And there is about one on every main road anywhere you go. Them Driggers is really prolific and they must be born with a spark plug wrench in their hand.

 

[steelslaver]

I am not much on haircuts and figure one about every 4-6 months is enough. I don't know why people regret the changing of the times from some old guy in an old time barber shop with Playboys to places with real live good looking women.

 

[handejector]

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