How to choose a first-class barber?

First of all, you should find a good barbershop. In a decent, self-respecting institution, the chances of meeting a good master are much higher than anywhere else. The priority should be a place that has been working for a long time and has many reviews. Accordingly, it values its reputation.

Once you have found a barbershop and chosen a master, evaluate their appearance. Cleanliness, neatness and attention to detail should be inherent in both the institution and the person. In addition, a professional often gives out his friendliness and love for his work. A self-confident barber will look you in the eye, smile and shake your hand firmly as soon as you first visit him. If the barber avoids eye contact or simply does not greet you, it may signal that he is not confident in his abilities.

Look at how the master cuts. Yes, you may not understand the intricacies and techniques of the process, but the person should explain how the new hairstyle will emphasize your image. The master should listen carefully to all the wishes of the client and, if possible, suggest something from his side. A barber is to some extent your stylist. Do not be afraid to consult with him, and most importantly – have fun. The haircut process should be an outlet, not a torment.

Another option is to ask your friends whose haircut you like. Most likely, they have already passed this thorny path and will be happy to recommend you their person. But what you should definitely not do is to look for a barber on social networks. After all, a beautiful picture and a hyped profile can often be misleading. Yes, the master can be really popular, but just not understand you. So in any case, experience is paramount. It is better, of course, your personal one, but people you trust can also come in handy!

By the way, it will be a significant advantage if you know your style and image. Casual, more sporty, or formal? Accordingly, what kind of hairstyle do you want? Some masters are better at cutting classics and conventional cuts, someone's element is curls, and someone knows best about elongated hair of all types, shapes and textures. Of course, each master can satisfy +/- any request, but the more specific your request is, the more likely you will be satisfied with the result.

The emotional component is extremely important in choosing a barber. After all, with a high probability he will become a good friend with whom you will feel comfortable to communicate and whom you will look forward to every few weeks. Barber is to some extent a psychologist. As we have repeatedly noted, the main thing is to enjoy the process. Having found "their" master who understands them from the word go, people are ready to go to the other end of the city to get to him. And this is absolutely justified. After all, "try gold once, and copper will never interest you again". Once you get the perfect "that" haircut, backed by a pleasant live process, you will not want to change the master. And good hairdressers have a first-class memory. By regularly visiting the same master, he will learn all the contours of your head, hair features and know how to cut and style your hair exactly the way you like. You can come and just ask: "Friend, you know, I’d  like it as always...".

And of course - try it! You may have to go to a new barber every month before you find your master, and he will find you. This is a long and difficult path. And you can go this way. Or you can go the other way: just visit Mr.Colt, be satisfied from the first visit and come back to us more than once. It's up to you to choose!

by Anton Kolosov