Make the inquiry sound casual. Say something like, “What sort of stuff do you like on TV?”[1] X Research source
Ask them how long they’ve lived there. Inquire about whether they’ve visited local festivals, fairs, or other events. This is particularly relevant if a fair or festival is going on at that given moment. If you’re new to the community, ask them for recommendations about restaurants, bars, and more. This will give them an opportunity to talk about the things they like to do. [2] X Research source
Ask the barber how long they’ve worked at that location. Find out how long they’ve been cutting hair. Say something like “So, how long have you been a barber?”[3] X Research source
If the your barber begins to talk about something that makes you uncomfortable, try to change the subject. If they continue to talk about it, say “Let’s talk about something else. “[4] X Research source
Slick your hair back Part it down the middle Style it with hair gel in sort of a messy look.
Flip through magazines like People, GQ, Men’s Health, or similar titles to find a picture of someone with the haircut you want.
If your hair is too long, ask them to shorten it a little bit. Say, “It seems a little long, can we shorten it a touch?” If it didn’t turn out the way you thought it would, say something like “I don’t think it looks exactly the way I imagined. Is there something we can do to tweak it a little?”
Tell them if you want long or short sideburns. Let them know if you want thick or skinny sideburns. [10] X Research source
The blocked neckline. This is where your neckline will have a block or rectangular-like appearance. The rounded neckline. This is sort of like the blocked neckline, but the corners are rounded. The tapered neckline. This follows your neckline, but has your hair getting shorter as it reaches the bottom. This is possibly the easiest neckline to maintain. [11] X Research source
Thinning your hair out. If you have very thick hair, you might want to ask your barber to use thinning shears to cut some of your hair’s volume. Cutting your hair with a razor blade. Cutting your hair with a razor will create a more natural look. Your hair may lay flatter, too. Using a choppy approach. If your barber does this, they’ll cut your hair at many different lengths and at a 45-degree angle. This will create a more dynamic appearance than if your hair was cut equally. Layering your hair. If you opt for this, your barber will create different layers in your hair. This may create the appearance that you have more hair volume than you really do. [12] X Research source
Let them know how much hair in inches (or centimeters) you want to keep or have cut off. [13] X Research source
