How to avoid getting hair cut by someone without proper English?

Frank101

I presume this is a problem for others as well. I myself recently have been going to the grafton barbors chain, to try and avoid this problem. But there's still some staff there with this problem.

The other day I ended up with this hair dresser, and at one point it looked as if she was taking too little off the top (the sides were already cut). It would've been too much for her to understand if I were to say "would it be possible to go any shorter while keeping it longer than the sides?" She would have just heard shorter and longer in the same sentence and got confused. Or else I could have called one of the other hair dressers over and embarrassed her.

Anyway in the end, since it seemed quite long, I decided to take a gamble and have her take just a little bit more off, which she did. My heart was in my mouth. Towards the end, I noticed she was cutting the sides again so that everything would be in proportion. Needless to say, the whole thing ended up a bit too short. To make matters worse, she pointed out this problem that arose for her, as if it were my fault. If she were capable of understanding my initial question, this problem wouldn't have happened.

There have got to be some solutions to this problem.

tomwaterford

Move to the country

frag420

Cut it yourself...

Son Of A Vidic

Frank101 wrote: »

test

Testing 1-2-3?

maudgonner

Frank101 wrote: »

test

Nobody told me there was going to be a test! I haven't studied! :eek:

B.A._Baracus

Roger frank101
That's a green lighter on test. Proceed to stage 2.

Frank101

Sorry - thread will be edited and typed in 10 mins. Come back. The site won't let me paste!!!

Ted_YNWA

Sure the only phrases they need are..


Are you going anywhere nice on holidays?

Did you go anywhere nice on holidays?

ygolometsipe

Frank101 wrote: »

I presume this is a problem for others too.

move to the UK after brexit.

maudgonner

Ted_YNWA wrote: »

Sure the only phrases they need are..


Are you going anywhere nice on holidays?

Did you go anywhere nice on holidays?

"Who cut it for you last time?", in a disdainful, sneering tone.

Ted_YNWA

maudgonner wrote: »

"Who cut it for you last time?", in a disdainful, sneering tone.

Just reply, "you did" quickly shuts them up.

cbyrd

As a gifted barber of 22 years, you should be able to say that and expect the same.. men's hairdressing has gone to fcuk.. I used to make almost as much per week on tips as my wages because I did what I was asked, if it was outrageous I would gently talk sense and if that wasn't greeted with an ok then I would proceed with the Sh1te haircut

longshanks

Ted_YNWA wrote: »

Sure the only phrases they need are..


Are you going anywhere nice on holidays?

Did you go anywhere nice on holidays?

Some weather we're having...

You going out the weekend?

groucho marx

Put the bowl on it and cut around it. No wonder we've been crippled by a recession with peoplep paying others to groom them

Fr_Dougal

I hate the barbers, always feel uncomfortable having my hair cut.

maudgonner

Ted_YNWA wrote: »

Just reply, "you did" quickly shuts them up.

Not while they're armed. I value my ear lobes.

Your Face

My long hair just won't cover up my redneck.

andekwarhola

Surely they had enough to English to ask you where you going anywhere nice for your holidays?

Esel

"Do you speak fluent English?"

"¿Que?"

"Bye."

MilesMorales1

Go way would you. I get my hair cut by some polish ladies in a barber that don't speak much english, costs me a tenner. They're very nice.

Peregrine

I just point at the picture in one of the books. I've been doing it for three years. I'd be ****ed if they got rid of that book.

foggy_lad

I remember auld Mr Malone who could leave you high and dry with a half a haircut while he went across the road to ring the angelus bell:o

The old barbers was dark and smelled of smoke and strong whiskey and many many pints of Guinness. Everyone got the same short back and sides and optional comb-over if it was age appropriate, but everyone's haircut ended up perfect for them, always felt so important and good looking and itchy leaving that smoky room.

As for English, it was a form of English that was spoken but us kids knew better than to be caught listening to adults talking:D

Esel

foggy_lad wrote: »

I remember auld Mr Malone who could leave you high and dry with a half a haircut while he went across the road to ring the angelus bell:o

The old barbers was dark and smelled of smoke and strong whiskey and many many pints of Guinness. Everyone got the same short back and sides and optional comb-over if it was age appropriate, but everyone's haircut ended up perfect for them, always felt so important and good looking and itchy leaving that smoky room.

As for English, it was a form of English that was spoken but us kids knew better than to be caught listening to adults talking

And a spray of that eau-de-toilet (sic)! Walking up the road afterwards running your hand up the back of your head to feel the bristles - good times.

foggy_lad

Esel wrote: »

And a spray of that eau-de-toilet (sic)! Walking up the road afterwards running your hand up the back of your head to feel the bristles - good times.

Sitting bolt upright on the wooden board as he sharpened the razor on the strop and held up a hair and split it before taking your head and pushing it to one side to give better access to your jugular vein:eek:

Frank101

andekwarhola wrote: »

Surely they had enough to English to ask you where you going anywhere nice for your holidays?

Not the last one.

Mr. CooL ICE

I find the barbers oddly relaxing. I have to make an effort to stay awake.

Outlaw Pete

Go to Bedford Stuy. Mostly Irish guys.

machiavellianme

Do people not just put their hair in a pony tail, stand in the bath and trim it off?

The_Valeyard

Go to The Butcher Barber in Dublin. Great place and perfect English. Avoids the OP's problem.


Only ever had that problem once in my life at another spot in Dublin where I was asked "Do you want cut hair".. Didn't fill me with confidence now.

Frank101

The_Valeyard wrote: »

Only ever had that problem once in my life at another spot in Dublin where I was asked "Do you want cut hair".. Didn't fill me with confidence now.

At a barbers? Please tell me a bit more.

XR3i

sprechen sie deutsch, ich nicht

The_Valeyard

Frank101 wrote: »

At a barbers? Please tell me a bit more.

Just that. Back when I was getting buzz cuts. Turned out fine, Just wary and unable to relax the entire time. He was Turkish. Nice guy. Seven Euro. It was a wet day.

XR3i

ich habe morgen geburtstag

Frank101

The_Valeyard wrote: »

Just that. Back when I was getting buzz cuts. Turned out fine, Just wary and unable to relax the entire time. He was Turkish. Nice guy. Seven Euro. It was a wet day.

ah yeah, it's not good for your blood pressure.

noodler

Now I have fairly boring hair but I've never really had a problem communicating what I want.

Its not deciphering spy code.

Donald Trump

Frank101 wrote: »

I presume this is a problem for others as well. I myself recently have been going to the grafton barbors chain, to try and avoid this problem. But there's still some staff there with this problem.

The other day I ended up with this hair dresser, and at one point it looked as if she was taking too little off the top (the sides were already cut). It would've been too much for her to understand if I were to say "would it be possible to go any shorter while keeping it longer than the sides?" She would have just heard shorter and longer in the same sentence and got confused. Or else I could have called one of the other hair dressers over and embarrassed her.

Anyway in the end, since it seemed quite long, I decided to take a gamble and have her take just a little bit more off, which she did. My heart was in my mouth. Towards the end, I noticed she was cutting the sides again so that everything would be in proportion. Needless to say, the whole thing ended up a bit too short. To make matters worse, she pointed out this problem that arose for her, as if it were my fault. If she were capable of understanding my initial question, this problem wouldn't have happened.

There have got to be some solutions to this problem.

I used to go to a barber chain back in the day. I won't confirm whether or not it was the same one as you mention.

But I used to far far prefer getting one of the sexy Eastern European ladies. There was one kinda milfy blondie Dublin wan but apart from that, sexy foreigners were where it was at. Most of them were savage. (As opposed to savages.....don't get me feckin started again on the Mexicans)

Sure I even have Melania cut my hair now. It's fantastic. I have lovely hair. She's fantastic, she's gonna be great. My hair is the best

The_Valeyard

The_Valeyard wrote: »

Go to The Butcher Barber in Dublin. Great place and perfect English. Avoids the OP's problem.

Shout out for Beards and Barnets in Temple Bar also. Going to a Grafton Barbers and complaining about your haircut is like going to McDonalds and complaining about the food.

5starpool

I'm glad I haven't had to even think about this in about the last 10 years. Nature forcing my hand somewhat, and not feeling the need to contemplate a 70's style combover has worked out well, not to mention saved a lot of money.

noodler

Sergio Georgini wrote: »

Shout out for Beards and Barnets in Temple Bar also. Going to a Grafton Barbers and complaining about your haircut is like going to McDonalds and complaining about the food.

Nonsense.

They do a fine job.

darkpagandeath

What is "Proper" English ?

LightsStillOn

Donald Trump wrote: »

I used to go to a barber chain back in the day. I won't confirm whether or not it was the same one as you mention.

But I used to far far prefer getting one of the sexy Eastern European ladies. There was one kinda milfy blondie Dublin wan but apart from that, sexy foreigners were where it was at. Most of them were savage. (As opposed to savages.....don't get me feckin started again on the Mexicans)

Sure I even have Melania cut my hair now. It's fantastic. I have lovely hair. She's fantastic, she's gonna be great. My hair is the best

By the sounds of it you're having a sneaky tug while you're getting it cut as well.

"Want some hair gel?"

"Eh, no love you're alright, I have some of me own!"

The_Valeyard

darkpagandeath wrote: »

What is "Proper" English ?

received pronunciation

noodler

noodler wrote: »

Nonsense.

They do a fine job.

They do, but they do a fine job at giving everyone the same basic haircut. OP was looking for more of a style (from the sounds of it) than a bog-standard neat cut, so I would recommend going to one of the better barbers (as mentioned above) for that.

darkpagandeath

The_Valeyard wrote: »

received pronunciation

You any idea how many accents there are in the UK ? which one is the Proper one ?

dr.fuzzenstein

XR3i wrote: »

sprechen sie deutsch, ich nicht

Warum nicht?

Saipanne

Go to the Waldorf. It's expensive, but I've never had any less than excellence from them.

Shenshen

Avoid it? I usually look for it.

Jayop

Jesus, what do you want? 2 at the sides, short on top. Hard to go wrong with that.

Squall Leonhart

Never understand how people can accept gel in freshly cut hair and go about their day. I always have to get a haircut when I'm free to go straight home to a shower and wash the billion flecks of hair off my neck, forehead, ears, the stuff drives me mad with itching!

Saipanne

Squall Leonhart wrote: »

Never understand how people can accept gel in freshly cut hair and go about their day. I always have to get a haircut when I'm free to go straight home to a shower and wash the billion flecks of hair off my neck, forehead, ears, the stuff drives me mad with itching!

Get it washed after the cut?

Squall Leonhart

Saipanne wrote: »

Get it washed after the cut?

True that'd alleviate the problem, but for me, doesn't do the job. Maybe I'm odd :P