OT: Haircuts

[weisan]

Cut my own hair three weeks ago. Second time in my entire life. First time was a disaster. This time, it turned out looking better than all the haircuts I ever had in the last 20 years except two times when I got the VIP treatment from hairstylists who obviously cut hair for Brad Pitt.

Seriously considering cutting my own hair from now on. It's not that hard.

[Hellgate]

I'm growing mine until there is a functional vaccine.

[OtayBW]

Originally Posted by weisan

Cut my own hair three weeks ago. Second time in my entire life. First time was a disaster. This time, it turned out looking better than all the haircuts I ever had in the last 20 years except two times when I got the VIP treatment from hairstylists who obviously cut hair for Brad Pitt.

Seriously considering cutting my own hair from now on. It's not that hard.

What was the technique......for BOTH trials?

[hokoman]

I cut my hair this past weekend. I am an 'essential' worker, so figured I should try and clean it up, and ordered a JW kit from Amazon. I trimmed the front with the scissors and used the thinners - top and sides. Then I trimmed around the ears with the scissors and did my sideburns. I didn't touch the back. I told my 6 year old daughter that daddy got a cut, and it was business up front and party in the back. I didn't want to use the M word because I knew she would use it in her zoom class!

[Blue Jays]

When we are all able to go out and get haircuts I am somewhat tempted to really splurge on an avant-garde stylist just once to see what it is like and to see firsthand for myself if they do anything really different. It would be kind of fun as a treat.

[Asudef]

Normally I don't get my hair cut often but its at the point where even I can't stand it.

It's getting to the point where hats can't even hide it, in fact makes me look even more unkempt and getting in the way of my eyes, ears, and neck. Its long and I've never seen my barbers use clippers for the bulk of the cut so I've started looking into razor comb cutting and might do that next week.

[Hellgate]

Originally Posted by Blue Jays

When we are all able to go out and get haircuts I am somewhat tempted to really splurge on an avant-garde stylist just once to see what it is like and to see firsthand for myself if they do anything really different. It would be kind of fun as a treat.

That will be fun! Be sure to take photos.

[Bruce K]

When I got mine cut on Tuesday we discussed a hot towel/hot lather/“old fashioned” shave.

We couldn’t figure out how with the mask currently required.

That will be my “splurge” when we do figure it out.

BK

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by Hellgate

I'm growing mine until there is a functional vaccine.

HA..mee too..getting pretty ragged but so what..like wearing a mask, it's kinda a 'statement' for this old fart...Like, long hair? Stay away from me!!

[Hellgate]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

HA..mee too..getting pretty ragged but so what..like wearing a mask, it's kinda a 'statement' for this old fart...Like, long hair? Stay away from me!!

I haven't had long hair since '83! I may as well grow it while I still can!

[tctyres]

This is the longest my hair has been in 5 years, at least, maybe 25.
It's definitely a lot of hair.

[Ozz]

Originally Posted by Hellgate

I'm growing mine until there is a functional vaccine.

I like it....start a movement (like "movember")….you will need to pick a color for ribbon to tie it back with!

[johnniecakes]

Originally Posted by Hellgate

I'm growing mine until there is a functional vaccine.

So was I until it got into the 80's on tuesday. I asked Mrs. Cakes to buzz me in the garage with the 1/4"blade guard. Now I can feel the breeze again. Plus it saves water during the shower.

[RFC]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

HA..mee too..getting pretty ragged but so what..like wearing a mask, it's kinda a 'statement' for this old fart...Like, long hair? Stay away from me!!

I have a camo mask. It heightens the effect.

I have sworn an oath to not cut my hair until the pestilence is purged from the lands.

[OtayBW]

Originally Posted by Blue Jays

When we are all able to go out and get haircuts I am somewhat tempted to really splurge on an avant-garde stylist just once to see what it is like and to see firsthand for myself if they do anything really different. It would be kind of fun as a treat.

You are a brave soul. I don't really have high expectations for my haircuts, but the one thing is that I just DONT WANT ANY SUPRISES!

Originally Posted by Bruce K

When I got mine cut on Tuesday we discussed a hot towel/hot lather/“old fashioned” shave.

We couldn’t figure out how with the mask currently required.

That will be my “splurge” when we do figure it out.

BK

I shave with a straight and I can tell you that modern state Health Dept laws (in most or all states) do not permit you to get shave in a commercial establishment with a genuine razor. They have to use a 'shavette' which is essentially a disposabl, single-edge razor blade inserted into a 'straight razor holder'. Very harsh, and not something that I would want scraping over my face. If you want a true straight razor experience with a great blade, maybe you can find a friend locally who does this and ask him to help you out.