Hair cuts

[C44Antelope]

The boys and I went to the barber this afternoon. My 17 year old wears a very nice Flat Top. My 13 year old has curly hair on top, so he has a sort of high and tight short curly top thing-a-ma-jig. I got the crew cut, the old mellon's coverage is too thin for a Flat-Top any longer.

Oh, and we paid $4.50 per person.:eusa_clap

 

[nice hat dude!]

My wife said the backcomb made me look old,so I upgraded to a Mullet(she forgets I am old)

 

[scottyrocks]

The boys and I went to the barber this afternoon. My 17 year old wears a very nice Flat Top. My 13 year old has curly hair on top, so he has a sort of high and tight short curly top thing-a-ma-jig. I got the crew cut, the old mellon's coverage is too thin for a Flat-Top any longer.

Oh, and we paid $4.50 per person.:eusa_clap

You could do yourself a favor if you favor crew cuts and invest in a buzz cutter. I bought a Wahl, with attachments, for $35 in 1995 and haven't paid for a haircut since.

 

[John in Covina]

You could do yourself a favor if you favor crew cuts and invest in a buzz cutter. I bought a Wahl, with attachments, for $35 in 1995 and haven't paid for a haircut since.

Sears usually brings out several models of Wahl electric clippers around Christmas time. I got one about 10 years ago and use it regularly. I have thinning baby fine hair so a buzz cut works fine with my square head.

 

[splintercellsz]

What style do you think I should do when I get it cut? Please note that I didn't put anything to slick the hair down, so it looks pretty messy. And with whatever ya'll think looks best, what would I tell the barber to do that style?

Right now (Pre-cut):

Back:

Part:

 

[John in Covina]

What style do you think I should do when I get it cut? Please note that I didn't put anything to slick the hair down, so it looks pretty messy. And with whatever ya'll think looks best, what would I tell the barber to do that style?

The question is: What style do you wish to emulate?! Are you looking for a vintage or retro type style? Some people are shooting for a particular era while others maybe looking for a style that is related to their music preference, like rockabilly, etc.

 

[herringbonekid]

back and parted, short sides.

 

[scottyrocks]

If I had straight hair, shoot, if I had hair, I'd grow it out and do a short on the sides and back, long on top do, as Depp did in Public Enemies.

 

[flat-top]

I just gave myself a haircut inspired by the "Lindorf" cut that originated from Dublin's legendary Waldorf Barber Shop, and I'm thrilled with the way it came out! Don't worry, I've been cutting my own hair for 20 some odd years, so I know what I'm doing! Obviously, Linda at the Waldorf is the expert on this one and her cuts are perfection. I'm pretty happy that I was able to achieve a pretty good facsimile!
I can't take pics, but the "Lindorf" is a severe version of a 30's cut. Here are some pics from The Waldorf's Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.419288374985.57296.73175404985&type=1

8 months later, here I am with my latest Lindorf knock-off, taken a few minutes ago:

 

[brylcreem boy]

That looks really sharp Flattop! I have not had the nerve to try one of these, Im sure my barber could do it, I just had him give me a high faded part, and had the part straight razored in.

8 months later, here I am with my latest Lindorf knock-off, taken a few minutes ago:

 

[flat-top]

That looks really sharp Flattop! I have not had the nerve to try one of these, Im sure my barber could do it, I just had him give me a high faded part, and had the part straight razored in.

Thanks! You should give it a try. It'll grow back in a week if you don't like it!

 

[flat-top]

Looks like Arnold got a vintage style cut for a new film:

They coulda done a better job in the back though

 

[kyboots]

That's awful! Whose bowl did he use? --John

 

[The Good]

Yeah, the back could have been cut a lot better. It literally looks like a bowl was used. What movie is he going to be in?

 

[nice hat dude!]

If I'm not mistaken Arnie's new do is for a yet to be released movie called "Ten" your basic DEA cop flick.

 

[jemcgarvey]

My camera is terrible, but I have to plug The Straightedge Barber Company in Vista, California... not only are these gentlemen experts in the classic cuts, but they take their work very seriously and perform it meticulously.

 

[Pinesiw]

Finally found a great place for old timey cuts

 

[AlSailor]

Any recommendations for "vintage" hair cuts in Los Angeles?

 

[resortes805]

I go to Vinny's Barber shop in Silverlake on Virgil.

Sweeny Todd's on Hollywood Blvd is a recommended spot as well.

 

[Stanley Doble]

Has anyone mentioned the Crown Barber Shop in Guelph?

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?65257-The-Crown-Barber-Shop