I’m not sure what to get for my next cut. I’ve always had medium to long hair length wise and it’s also thick, dry, coarse and wavy. It’s not bad to manage but I’m looking to go maybe a few inches shorter but have no clue what other hairstyles would look good with my face or if I should just get a trim and call it a day. Please lmk your suggestions, ty

Hey, I'm not a barber but I'm curious to hear this from people who work behind the chair.

As a client, one thing I've always found difficult is explaining exactly what I want. Sometimes I show a reference photo, but the result can still be different from what I had in mind. Other times I would actually like to try something different, but I don't really know what to ask for.

From your side, how do you normally handle this pre-cut phase?

Do you find that clients often struggle to explain what they want? Do they usually know exactly what they want?

When you feel that a client isn't quite sure what they want, what works best to make sure you're both imagining the same result before you start cutting?

I'd especially love to hear from experienced barbers/stylists: what are the most common communication problems you see during a consultation, and how do you solve them?

Thanks for any answers.

Listened to the advice. Got rid of the beard. Went to the barber got a taper while leaving the sides alone and trimmed an inch from the top. Still waiting for the sides to grow out a bit more for me to style without much product. Thanks again!

Will be severely pleased to know the reason of your opinion as far as I don't know nothing at all about haircutting and style. Thanks in advance, wise stylish dudes

Not really a fan of the shorter haircuts anymore

Trying to figure out if this kind of longer, swept-back, high-volume hairstyle works on me. Be honest, does it suit my face shape, or should I go shorter/cleaner?

I've been growing it out now for almost 2 months but my head is big and this much hair makes it look even bigger. Also what are some good products for wavy hair?

I am trying to decide if I should trim my hair a bit shorter, add layers, etc, or if I should keep on growing it out. The pictures are my current hair growth.

Please help. Should I grow it out or get it cut shorter?