after work last friday, i headed to my favorite barbershop on greenwhich village. i noticed that it was not crowded which is odd since it's a very small shop that has a good following. i guess i was lucky to arrive early.
once seated, i told the barber that i want a short haircut - sides and on the top. the barber asked me if i want the sides 3 or 4? i don't even know what he was talking about but i figured it has something to do with the cut. i said 3 hoping that i made the right choice - which i did (whew).
after completing the sides, he went straight to the top. while cutting my bangs, i noticed that it still a bit longer than what i would normally prefer. i am not trying to get a military haircut or going for the spike look. i was just trying to get a shorter haircut. i asked the barber if he can cut it a bit shorter. now here is the funny part about this conversation. he told me that if get it shorter, it won't look good. i don't normally get such advise but i like his honesty. i told him that i am aware of **that. i just thought it was still long and if he can cut it just a tad. he said he will cut it but not too short so i agreed. i'm just glad that the barber knows what he was doing and that he gives his opinion. i the end, the cut looks great and not the ugly short hair.
**during my high school days, a part of the curriculum in order to graduate is military training class (known as Citizen Military Training or CAT). it's for both girls and boys and it's often held on a saturday. one of the requirements for the boys is to have a military haircut. it was a shock especially if it's your first time having a very short hair (almost like no hair at all).
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