Would you men get your hair cut in a salon.

Twoandahalfmen · 22-07-2013 6:40pm #1

Would youse ?
It's the closest place I can get my hair cut €15 thow!!
The closest barbers is 20 minutes away.

Is it on for a man to go to a salon

ancapailldorcha · 22-07-2013 7:28pm

I don't see what the problem is. Just go in and get a dry cut or whatever. They're not going to turn down custom and I imagine men's hair requires a lot less work than a woman's.

shopaholic01 · 22-07-2013 7:35pm

You may get your hair cut wherever you wish as long as you're willing to pay the asking price. Many men go to a salon.

Did this really need two threads?

Shane732 · 22-07-2013 8:52pm

Twoandahalfmen wrote: »

Would youse ?
It's the closest place I can get my hair cut €15 thow!!
The closest barbers is 20 minutes away.

Is it on for a man to go to a salon

Is €15 cheap or expensive?

I have no idea from your post.

Snowie · 22-07-2013 9:20pm

If I get my hair cut i useually like a sissors cut using a clippers is just a lazy way to cut hair. I dont care i genrally go to barber shops that no how to use sissors

astonaidan · 23-07-2013 2:37am

Shane732 wrote: »

Is €15 cheap or expensive?

I have no idea from your post.

€15 not expensive at all, costs 25 to get mine done in a saloon

NoCrackHaving · 23-07-2013 1:36pm

astonaidan wrote: »

€15 not expensive at all, costs 25 to get mine done in a saloon

Depends where you are to be honest, I've seen barbers that range in price from €8-9 up to €20 and everything in between with no noticeable difference in the quality. It can also depend on the time of day, usually weekdays before noon can be significantly cheaper.

awec · 23-07-2013 1:55pm

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CastorTroy · 23-07-2013 3:22pm

I just go to a barber. But when I lived at home and didn't have much choice, I went to the hairdresser across the road. Main difference is the fact you've women in front of you which tends to mean a much longer wait.

macjohn · 23-07-2013 4:10pm

Twoandahalfmen wrote: »

Would youse ?
It's the closest place I can get my hair cut €15 thow!!
The closest barbers is 20 minutes away.

Is it on for a man to go to a salon

Would go provided they specifically offer mens cuts;

apparently the training is different for mens as to how to blend the locks rather than straight across, do you like to get stray hairs on the back of your neck done with a razor, generally tapering at the back etc,

experienced hairdressers will be well able to do all this; but if you get someone new to the sector just chancing it for the money then different story. Dont know if you get them done but some salons are reluctant to go near eyebrows

Lelantos · 23-07-2013 4:13pm

astonaidan wrote: »

€15 not expensive at all, costs 25 to get mine done in a saloon

Ah yea, but you get a shot of whiskey & 30 minutes with one of the saloon girls for your 25 smackeroos

pastorbarrett · 23-07-2013 5:12pm

A decent hairdresser will cut a man's hair no problem. Tapering and blending are par for the course for a lot of ladies styles too.

The real question is - 'is it cool for me strike into the belly of the beast under the pretence of wanting a haircut?' Of course it is - beats listening to transfer talk and/ or staring at The Sun.

Shane732 · 23-07-2013 5:21pm

astonaidan wrote: »

€15 not expensive at all, costs 25 to get mine done in a saloon

I was being slightly facetious.

I also get mine done in a salon.

bbam · 23-07-2013 5:27pm

I've done it a few times if I'm in a hurry..
No big deal..

Usually costs a few €€ more

23-07-2013 5:36pm

15 is pretty reasonable for a salon.

ulinbac · 23-07-2013 5:40pm

Ya its no problem but depends on what type of hairdresser you want.

Some hairdressers don't do mens cuts but there will always be one in the salon that does. They are ranked aswell - stylist, consultant.

To be fair, I find salon hairdressers better than standard barbers as the €15 cut is a buzz cut. You are in, out, gone which isn't the best thing. In the 2 salons I go to (one at home and one over here in London) they always sit you down and talk about what you want, and how it will look in a week, compared to different cuts.

That said, salons can be expensive. In Ireland, I'm lucky as its a friend (owner) that does it and get charged €20, when if I went somewhere else I be charged €30.

In London, its £54. Get it cut every 4 weeks(ish)

Galwayguy35 · 23-07-2013 7:14pm

ulinbac wrote: »

Ya its no problem but depends on what type of hairdresser you want.

Some hairdressers don't do mens cuts but there will always be one in the salon that does. They are ranked aswell - stylist, consultant.

To be fair, I find salon hairdressers better than standard barbers as the €15 cut is a buzz cut. You are in, out, gone which isn't the best thing. In the 2 salons I go to (one at home and one over here in London) they always sit you down and talk about what you want, and how it will look in a week, compared to different cuts.

That said, salons can be expensive. In Ireland, I'm lucky as its a friend (owner) that does it and get charged €20, when if I went somewhere else I be charged €30.

In London, its £54. Get it cut every 4 weeks(ish)

How is it so expensive?

I can see how it would be expensive for women as they get more done with their hair but thats a lot for a fella to have to pay.

ongarboy · 23-07-2013 7:32pm

I think if you only want a bog standard mens cut (clippers No 1/2/3/4 etc), then just use the barbers and save the money.

However, if you are looking for a dramatic hairstyle change or complicated or fashionable look, then I would recommend a salon where you are more likely to have stylists with the necessary expertise which is reflected in the price you pay also.

Guys shouldn't feel insecure or unmanly using a hair salon. If they do, then there are other issues at play here.

hedgehog2 · 23-07-2013 10:33pm

Would'nt ever pay more than a tenner for a cut,lads hair is straight forward,were not after a perm.
Find a decent barber and return,job done.
Why any fella would pay crazy prices is beyond me.

regress · 23-07-2013 10:42pm

If you are a man with short hair paying anything over €10 is unnecessary.

If you are a David Beckham style metrosexual with long hair who wants highlights and a fancy cut then maybe pay more for the salon experience.

Pj! · 23-07-2013 11:40pm

Got some bad cuts in barbers and ended up going to sort of an upmarket salon for a while. Had to make an appointment and was usually the only guy in there but it was fine. It took longer but it was a more relaxing place than the barbers. Wash and bit of a head massage before the cut. Very friendly, I actually got the feeling the girl cutting it welcomed the break from chatting to ladies.
Far better cut than any barbers I've been to (and I wouldn't be looking for anything too fancy). Ended up back at barbers (for the convenience I suppose) but I must go back again sometime.

entropi · 24-07-2013 5:00am

I used to get mine cut in a local salon years ago. The girl who cut my hair all the time was also trained as a barber so knew what she was doing. In your situation though, I'd rather just walk the 20 mins tbh, that's not too long a walk.

Ruudi_Mentari · 24-07-2013 5:56am

What this about paying anything I do it myself with a scissors and clippers. Still end up looking like one of them twats on the barbers wall, but sure isn't that all the rage...

miss my long hair but wanted to deconstruct my image just to look like a regular guy, and see how people don't react!

Artful_Badger · 24-07-2013 6:04am

I get mine cut in a salon. Hair washed, paper to read, coffee offered and great cut for the same price as the grubbiest of barbers. 15 is a bit on the expensive side though. Anyone paying 20+ are either getting something more than a dry cut or they are getting robbed.

Sofiztikated · 24-07-2013 6:23am

There's only 1 barber that I will let at my hair.

He's about 18km away, in a different town. Does walkin business, but appointments take priority. Listens to what I want, and makes suggestions based on my head shape, hair type, etc. Complimentary tea/coffee/soft drinks while you wait. Has a loyalty system. Knows my name. Knows what I got done last. Has his own line of products, but stocks others. Just released his own line of barberware. Is a Master Barber.

General price - €10 - €15, depends on what I get done.
General price of other places - €5 - €10.

I'll gladly give him my money. When I leave his shop, my hair is right.

And no, a hair dresser is not the same as a barber. Granted, some of the techniques are the same, but so is a dog groomer.

As with anything, if you are not practicing EVERY day, you lose the pizzazz.

I was in a barbers once, and as usual, I informed them that I had a double crown, so that they knew not to cut around it too short. She asked me what a double crown was. She didn't cut my hair, and I haven't returned to that shop since.

ulinbac · 24-07-2013 2:44pm

Galwayguy35 wrote: »

How is it so expensive?

I can see how it would be expensive for women as they get more done with their hair but thats a lot for a fella to have to pay.

The one in London is right beside work, which is one of the financial hubs in the city. It won hairdresser of the year in the UK and I am really not arsed walking any further. Do long hours so the closer the better. She does magazines and the like aswell.

Its not worth the money, paying for the location and experience. Wouldn't mind paying £40 tbh. Its somewhat like Sofiztikateds post, will only let one hairdresser here and one at home touch my hair.

Artful_Badger · 24-07-2013 2:58pm

I dont understand why people are so picky when it comes to hair cuts. Its a simple job and there are plenty decent barbers/stylists who will do it for a reasonable price. There is no way in hell the difference between a decent barber/stylist and a high end salon is worth the difference in cost for a regular mens cut.

I get the "I have a guy that cuts my hair" thing to some extent though but not if the guy was that expensive.

Sofiztikated · 24-07-2013 3:25pm

Thing is, it's a simple job if you've got simple hair.

I've tried out about 7 different places, over the last 6 years. Only one has given me a haircut that I like. The rest didn't look right, and some didn't even resemble anything like what I asked for.

Couple that with poor customer service/interaction, and I'm happier to travel a little further, and spend a little more.

It's one of my little luxuries, it's the same way people treat themselves to coffees, teas, craft beers.

CastorTroy · 24-07-2013 4:32pm

I don't do anything fancy with my hair. I go in and get it cut once every couple months and that's it. So just a number 3 then that's it for another couple months.

the_syco · 24-07-2013 4:45pm

Twoandahalfmen wrote: »

It's the closest place I can get my hair cut €15 thow!!

Buy a hair trimmers for 30 euros. Infinite free hair cuts :P

awec · 24-07-2013 5:13pm

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Artful_Badger · 24-07-2013 5:26pm

awec wrote: »

Sure is, at least for me.

I like my hair, so I'm picky.

You might not mind but that's doesn't mean its worth the price for the difference between what they can do and what any decent hairdresser can with a scissors. I prefer the salon myself but I cant justify paying 20/30 quid extra because of the name above the door.

Aidric · 27-07-2013 1:55am

Finding a good stylist is a huge weight off the shoulders. Think about how many times you've been let down by inconsistent haircuts. If like me, you tend to have medium length messy style hair you are better to invest in a stylist over your run of the mill barber.

The key is to find a good one and that's trial and error unfortunately. About 5 months ago I found an American bloke who came from a family of hairdressers and had years of experience in Atlanta before moving to Prague and opened his own salon. This background info was important and pointed towards good stock. Always do a bit of research on a new stylist and look at his testimonies.

Now this guy has turned out to be a revelation and most important of all he is not one of these get you in and out as quick as possible merchants. That used to boil my piss about a lot of guys. He gradually works through the cut and assesses it as we go. That way you don't end up scalped which can often happen with a disinterested stylist.

At the end of the cut once I am satisfied he takes some photos on his Ipad and uses it as a reference point for next time as well as being a client database of sorts.

This sort of attention to detail is worth the extra money. He charges 500kc which converted to euros is 20 quid. Expensive by Prague standards but always safe in the knowledge that it will be a job well done.

c_man · 28-07-2013 1:09am

I would, just wouldn't know what to ask for :P

_Kaiser_ · 01-08-2013 9:55am

Go to a barber myself - costs €15 plus tip once a month (blade 3 back n sides with scissors on top)

Have tried several others over the years as I've moved around but still end up going back to the same place

This thing of head massages, newspaper and coffee does sound nice though!

the_syco · 02-08-2013 5:30pm

When I had hair, I'd just go to the same barbers on North Earls Street every month (Just Cuts?).

Even though the local place would be cheaper, and I wouldn't need to get a bus to the local place, the local place wouldn't always be open, or would just f**k up anything bar "short back and sides"!

geeko · 06-08-2013 1:20am

Depending on your style, on the hairdresser. Just like barbers, there is good and bad stylists.
But a good hairdresser wont cut your hair as good as a good barber. Mens hair isn't there strong point.

Would you men get your hair cut in a salon.

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