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Barber question

  • 15-07-2016 09:02PM
    #1
    flshqs1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    How to properly ask the barber to have a haircut with the trimmer and not scissor and make it about 1cm long? Don't quite understand the numbering system they use...
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Comments

  • #2
    safetyboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,082 ✭✭✭safetyboy


    https://www.facebook.com/Cut-Sew-254088328028843/

    champs..


  • #3
    spurious
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Education Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 27,439 CMod ✭✭✭✭spurious


    Usually, each number is about 1/8 of an inch, so I think you'd be looking for a 3 or a 4 blade, but tell the barber, he/she will know.


  • #4
    The Hill Billy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,856 ✭✭✭✭The Hill Billy


    OP - Just tell the barber what you want in plain English. They will understand.


  • #5
    moc moc a moc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,298 ✭✭✭moc moc a moc


    Print out your post and bring it along to show the barber

    Alternatively, say the same words with your voice


  • #6
    OldGoat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,643 ✭✭✭✭OldGoat


    Learn to speak 'barber'. The better the communication between you and your barber the better the cut will be.
    Ask him/her for advice and they will be only too happy to show off their knowledge.
    Learn a few terms such as arch, nape, block and finish then use them to get what you want.
    Make the occasional visit to a really REALLY good barbers and indulge. This will give your hair shape for a cheaper and properly lesser skilled barber to work from.

    Simplest solution is to look for photographs of people who have a similar hair to yours in the cut you like and show that to the barber.

    http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/08/25/get-the-perfect-haircut-how-to-talk-to-your-barber/

    I'm older than Minecraft goats.



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