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[ground king]

Aight so if someone can help me with this, it is greatly appreciated lol

so

I currently have this hair, but a little longer in the middle, like a fauxhawk

....and I want to grow this hair

another angle:

How do I grow this hair? I know that I need to grow it long, but how long? and will I be able to shave the sides of my hair in the process.....?

thanks yo!

 

[shorty doo wop]

How do you feel when one of your normal clients gets a cut from another dude in the shop?

 

[OneNightDan]

Originally Posted by datpiff110

so can yall list the starter kit i should get

i know yall said to grab the Andis T-Outliner 2

what else...

products to clean them?

after shave type %@!*?

Edger's are fine, depends on what type of haircuts you're trying to do.
Some ever all overs, just get some Wahl Designers or some Wahl Seniors.

Don't come with that many guards though.

Just a 1/16, 1/8, and a 1 1/2.

Which are a .5, 1, and a 1, 1/2

Any longer you need to buy the guards.

Come with a little oil, but you'll need to buy some.

Blade Wash I use Oster Blade Wash.

Keep in mind after you use blade wash you need to oil your clippers!   

 

[OneNightDan]

Originally Posted by Ground King

Aight so if someone can help me with this, it is greatly appreciated lol

so

I currently have this hair, but a little longer in the middle, like a fauxhawk

....and I want to grow this hair

another angle:

How do I grow this hair? I know that I need to grow it long, but how long? and will I be able to shave the sides of my hair in the process.....?

thanks yo!

That's the way his hair grows, you can't force your hair to grow that way fam... 
You can get about a 1 on the side and see how it looks. 

 

[OneNightDan]

Originally Posted by Shorty Doo Wop

How do you feel when one of your normal clients gets a cut from another dude in the shop?

I don't wish 'em bad, maybe he was in a hurry. 
Had a date, wanted to try something new, etc... 

I'ma say this, people need to appreciate their barbers. 

If you have a barber who cuts your hair how you like it/love it.

Don't go chair jumping 'cause the type of cut I give you might not get you the same result at another barber.

I'm just saying, don't try to fix it if it ain't broken.

 

[brandon3000]

Originally Posted by MrYoungMoney

Originally Posted by Shorty Doo Wop

How do you feel when one of your normal clients gets a cut from another dude in the shop?

I don't wish 'em bad, maybe he was in a hurry. 
Had a date, wanted to try something new, etc... 

I'ma say this, people need to appreciate their barbers. 

If you have a barber who cuts your hair how you like it/love it.

Don't go chair jumping 'cause the type of cut I give you might not get you the same result at another barber.

I'm just saying, don't try to fix it if it ain't broken.

I feel that. i went to this lesbian barber (don't ask me why PLEASE) and stopped going to her and now when i go to my current barber (who is AWESOME) she looks maaaaaaaaaaaaaaad angry

I give my barber props tho and try to send him new clients. I'm sure loyalty is appreciated in any business transaction like that

 

[bwrestler15]

I am a 19 year old, white male. I have that mild wavy-ness on top, minor curls on the side and back. Due to a medication I'm on, my hair is thinning out a bit, not as wavy or curly anymore. I'm looking to get it shorter, but I don't know what I wanna try out. What kind of cut do you think would look best?

Please post some pics for examples so that I know what you mean.

 

[OneNightDan]

Originally Posted by Brandon3000

Originally Posted by MrYoungMoney

Originally Posted by Shorty Doo Wop

How do you feel when one of your normal clients gets a cut from another dude in the shop?

I don't wish 'em bad, maybe he was in a hurry. 
Had a date, wanted to try something new, etc... 

I'ma say this, people need to appreciate their barbers. 

If you have a barber who cuts your hair how you like it/love it.

Don't go chair jumping 'cause the type of cut I give you might not get you the same result at another barber.

I'm just saying, don't try to fix it if it ain't broken.

I feel that. i went to this lesbian barber (don't ask me why PLEASE) and stopped going to her and now when i go to my current barber (who is AWESOME) she looks maaaaaaaaaaaaaaad angry

I give my barber props tho and try to send him new clients. I'm sure loyalty is appreciated in any business transaction like that

Money can be an issue too, I mean say I cut your hair and you have like 5 little brothers who look up to you and like the type of haircuts I give you. 
They're going to the same person who cuts your hair. Now say you start going some where else, I just lost about $100 dollars.

$12 haircuts, and tips.  

 

[OneNightDan]

Originally Posted by bwrestler15

I am a 19 year old, white male. I have that mild wavy-ness on top, minor curls on the side and back. Due to a medication I'm on, my hair is thinning out a bit, not as wavy or curly anymore. I'm looking to get it shorter, but I don't know what I wanna try out. What kind of cut do you think would look best?

Please post some pics for examples so that I know what you mean.

If it's thinning out then I'm assuming you want it way shorter. 
Why not get a bald fade, with a 1 or 2 on top? 

 

[bwrestler15]

Originally Posted by MrYoungMoney

Originally Posted by bwrestler15

I am a 19 year old, white male. I have that mild wavy-ness on top, minor curls on the side and back. Due to a medication I'm on, my hair is thinning out a bit, not as wavy or curly anymore. I'm looking to get it shorter, but I don't know what I wanna try out. What kind of cut do you think would look best?

Please post some pics for examples so that I know what you mean.

If it's thinning out then I'm assuming you want it way shorter. 
Why not get a bald fade, with a 1 or 2 on top? 

Wow, thanks for the quick reply. 

It's not thinning too bad yet, but I'm liking that look! Is that a 1 or a 2 in the pic?

 

[pianoman52]

i've got that comb over and taper. got any recommendations for pomade that isn't too greasy?

 

[throwedindagame]

How do you guys feel when we switch up barbers in the same shop because the other guy is better?

Dudes be looking salty. I'm like son, it's business. Cut better and you would have a higher retention rate.

 

[shogun]

Originally Posted by Ground King

Aight so if someone can help me with this, it is greatly appreciated lol

so

I currently have this hair, but a little longer in the middle, like a fauxhawk


....and I want to grow this hair
How do I grow this hair? I know that I need to grow it long, but how long? and will I be able to shave the sides of my hair in the process.....?

thanks yo!
That actually looks kind of cool.  Looks like a conservative, combed to the side mohawk to me.  Except it doesn't go all the way down to his neck.  You'd have to grow your hair out really long, probably 6 months.  You could probably start by shaving it into a regular mohawk.

 

[ground king]

Originally Posted by shogun

Originally Posted by Ground King

Aight so if someone can help me with this, it is greatly appreciated lol

so

I currently have this hair, but a little longer in the middle, like a fauxhawk


....and I want to grow this hair
How do I grow this hair? I know that I need to grow it long, but how long? and will I be able to shave the sides of my hair in the process.....?

thanks yo!

That actually looks kind of cool.  Looks like a conservative, combed to the side mohawk to me.  Except it doesn't go all the way down to his neck.  You'd have to grow your hair out really long, probably 6 months.  You could probably start by shaving it into a regular mohawk.


Thanks. should I leave one side shorter than the other?

 

[streetsmarts]

my scalp is mad dry, black btw. I have a decent texture of hair but i cant seem to escape the flakes even a little bit after a shampoo. is that olive oil spray the barbers use for the day to day tip?

 

[shorty doo wop]

Originally Posted by MrYoungMoney

Originally Posted by Shorty Doo Wop

How do you feel when one of your normal clients gets a cut from another dude in the shop?

I don't wish 'em bad, maybe he was in a hurry. 
Had a date, wanted to try something new, etc... 

I'ma say this, people need to appreciate their barbers. 

If you have a barber who cuts your hair how you like it/love it.

Don't go chair jumping 'cause the type of cut I give you might not get you the same result at another barber.

I'm just saying, don't try to fix it if it ain't broken.

Good looks cuz my barber one time put me on to the youngin of the shop and from that day he been havin brolic amount of custys waitin on him so I stuck it out with the young dude and he legit got nice
I asked because just last week I went back to my OG barber cuz he only had to finish up his one client while the younger dude was just chillen

I feel kinda grimey

 

[datpiff110]

Originally Posted by MrYoungMoney

Originally Posted by datpiff110

so can yall list the starter kit i should get

i know yall said to grab the Andis T-Outliner 2

what else...

products to clean them?

after shave type %@!*?

Edger's are fine, depends on what type of haircuts you're trying to do.
Some ever all overs, just get some Wahl Designers or some Wahl Seniors.

Don't come with that many guards though.

Just a 1/16, 1/8, and a 1 1/2.

Which are a .5, 1, and a 1, 1/2

Any longer you need to buy the guards.

Come with a little oil, but you'll need to buy some.

Blade Wash I use Oster Blade Wash.

Keep in mind after you use blade wash you need to oil your clippers!   

im not cutting my hair
i got braids

i just wanna shape my beard up

can i use the edger to trim down the beard?

 

[yngsimba.sneakershoebox]

 

[OneNightDan]

Originally Posted by bwrestler15

Originally Posted by MrYoungMoney

Originally Posted by bwrestler15

I am a 19 year old, white male. I have that mild wavy-ness on top, minor curls on the side and back. Due to a medication I'm on, my hair is thinning out a bit, not as wavy or curly anymore. I'm looking to get it shorter, but I don't know what I wanna try out. What kind of cut do you think would look best?

Please post some pics for examples so that I know what you mean.

If it's thinning out then I'm assuming you want it way shorter. 
Why not get a bald fade, with a 1 or 2 on top? 

Wow, thanks for the quick reply. 

It's not thinning too bad yet, but I'm liking that look! Is that a 1 or a 2 in the pic?

Looks like a 2? 
Anytime you can see a person's scalp, it's shorter than a 3... 

Try a 2, if it's too long it has to be either a 1 1/2 or a 1. 

Hope you like it fam'! 

It's hair, it will grow back if you decide it isn't for you! 

 

[OneNightDan]

Originally Posted by StreetSmarts

my scalp is mad dry, black btw. I have a decent texture of hair but i cant seem to escape the flakes even a little bit after a shampoo. is that olive oil spray the barbers use for the day to day tip?

Shampoo might not do it, use conditioner. 
I use that Oil Sheen stuff after I cut off all their hair and they have that dandruff/flakes.

I'm pretty sure you can use it everyday though...

 

[OneNightDan]

Originally Posted by datpiff110

Originally Posted by MrYoungMoney

Originally Posted by datpiff110

so can yall list the starter kit i should get

i know yall said to grab the Andis T-Outliner 2

what else...

products to clean them?

after shave type %@!*?

Edger's are fine, depends on what type of haircuts you're trying to do.
Some ever all overs, just get some Wahl Designers or some Wahl Seniors.

Don't come with that many guards though.

Just a 1/16, 1/8, and a 1 1/2.

Which are a .5, 1, and a 1, 1/2

Any longer you need to buy the guards.

Come with a little oil, but you'll need to buy some.

Blade Wash I use Oster Blade Wash.

Keep in mind after you use blade wash you need to oil your clippers!   

im not cutting my hair
i got braids

i just wanna shape my beard up

can i use the edger to trim down the beard?

Trim it down?
Only edgers I know that trim down beards are the Wahl Detailers 'cause they come with guards... 

Now, to shave it all off or just to line it up then go with the Andi's Outliner 1 or 2... 

Wahl Detailers: 

or Andi's Outline 1 and 2:

  

 

[shogun]

Originally Posted by Ground King

Thanks. should I leave one side shorter than the other?


I used to comb my hair to the right side a few months ago and when I got a haircut my barber left the left side longer.  It would help so that side doesn't stick up when you push it over.  But your hair is still short so it won't matter until it gets longer.

 

[datpiff110]

Originally Posted by MrYoungMoney

Originally Posted by datpiff110

Originally Posted by MrYoungMoney


Edger's are fine, depends on what type of haircuts you're trying to do.
Some ever all overs, just get some Wahl Designers or some Wahl Seniors.

Don't come with that many guards though.

Just a 1/16, 1/8, and a 1 1/2.

Which are a .5, 1, and a 1, 1/2

Any longer you need to buy the guards.

Come with a little oil, but you'll need to buy some.

Blade Wash I use Oster Blade Wash.

Keep in mind after you use blade wash you need to oil your clippers!   

im not cutting my hair
i got braids

i just wanna shape my beard up

can i use the edger to trim down the beard?

Trim it down?
Only edgers I know that trim down beards are the Wahl Detailers 'cause they come with guards... 

Now, to shave it all off or just to line it up then go with the Andi's Outliner 1 or 2... 

Wahl Detailers: 

or Andi's Outline 1 and 2:

  

thanks man
i think ima go with the wahl

 

[khadafi252]

Mr. Barber, is tipping $5- $6 too high?  I spend a flat $20 whether I use a card or cash.  It's $5 sometimes because of the $1 card processing fee.  Followup question to that is, is there preferential treatment in quality of work?  I've gone to my barber since Feb 2011, paid the same amount, and I swear he does a better job each time 

 

[crystal springs]

I feel for you man , Its always hard to work with hairlines like that . I think what you got going on right now works , if its broke don't fix , Also be happy you got all that hair and not worring about how to hide you thinning hairline


I don't have that problem; I have more of a Damon Jones/ five head thing going on. Something about Donald's hairline angers me. It's like his barber zeeks him everytime, and Donald won't stand up for himself.