While ordering a crew cut is easy, since it’s on the menu, what about other kinds?
Can you just go “I’d like a men/women’s haircut” and leave it at that, or do you need something more specific, like saying you want a Charlestone done by a No. 3 to the sides, and a 4 up top?
I tell them:
“3 on top, 2 on bottom tapered. Yes I know it is short.”
Haven’t failed me yet. As long as you know what you want, they usually do a good job. Try to get the same barber each time and you might not even need to say depending on how often you get your hair cut.
I like low maintenance, and generally have my hair cut once a year right before summer when it gets hot.