tukkytuktuk Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 I got my haicut today and the bloke gave me a school boy short back and sides. I was quite upset. Still, I gritted my teeth and smiled, don't want to cause a scene. When I returned home I immediately got the Michael taken out of me. I'm hiding in my own home now because of that haurdresser. Anyone else had a similar incident? Love to hear about it. Cheers Tukky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Yeah, go to a salon not a men's ear wax emporium and pay 300 baht instead of 80 baht and that won't happen unless you want it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 What is wrong with short hair? I have a number 3 all over every time I go for a cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upside Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Do ear wax emporiums really exist ? something quite satisfying about cleaning my own ears so ive never looked for anyone else to do it for me. I had a hairdresser snip a mole off the back of my neck and it proceeded to bleed like all hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tukkytuktuk Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 10 minutes ago, Jingthing said: Yeah, go to a salon not a men's ear wax emporium and pay 300 baht instead of 80 baht and that won't happen unless you want it to. I paid 50 baht and yes next time I'm going to a proper salon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 1 hour ago, upside said: Do ear wax emporiums really exist ? ... You betcha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahab Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 It is hair, it will grow back. I have trouble finding a barber here (in Hawaii) that will cut my hair as short as I like it. Also it costs about 700 baht. 50 baht is a great price for a haircut, and look at the bright side it will be quite some time before you will need another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tukkytuktuk Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Ahab said: It is hair, it will grow back. I have trouble finding a barber here (in Hawaii) that will cut my hair as short as I like it. Also it costs about 700 baht. 50 baht is a great price for a haircut, and look at the bright side it will be quite some time before you will need another one. Thanks Ahab. I guess your right, next time I won't go cheap Charlie. Edited October 29, 2016 by tukkytuktuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 you can go to a salon (like I do in my little town in Suphan) and the haircut will still cost 50 baht...but it will be a hairdresser and not an idiot with clippers at a dump earwax emporium...I always leave a good tip in appreciation... I useta get the same shit in saudi...always some dumb pakistani that can only cut hair one way and I quit getting my hair cut until my next leave back to Thailand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realenglish1 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 I have been here for 15 years and even the Womans Hair salons butcher your Hair I have my hair medium length and even after I tell them not short PRESTO SHORT HAIR AGAIN So the best way is to find an English speaking hair stylist and walk them through exactingly what you want otherwise you are going to get a buzz cut every-time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Happens to all of us. That is why its best to go to a salon, a decent haircut will cost you $$$. I also like to bring a picture of the hairstyle I want. Helps the barber out a ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahab Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 I am lucky I guess because I like short hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 16 hours ago, Jingthing said: Yeah, go to a salon not a men's ear wax emporium and pay 300 baht instead of 80 baht and that won't happen unless you want it to. I have never had a problem with the two hairshops in my village, they know me and only give me a trim about four times a year, and it costs only 60 Bt, although it would be much more in the city. Also, I would never let a man touch my hair, better a nice looking female. But really, the last man to cut it made a mess, and that was when I was in my early twenties, and I had to buy a wig, with me being a musician. A female always seems to do it right, both here and back in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlQaholic Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) I stopped caring about my hair a long time ago, I just cut it short so I do not have to use a comb. That's the only reason otherwise I would just leave it to grow. I use a machine all around....lawnmower style.... Edited October 30, 2016 by AlQaholic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 16 hours ago, White Christmas13 said: What is wrong with short hair? I have a number 3 all over every time I go for a cut A number three??? What is that? I assume it is one of these American marine haircuts. There is nothing wrong with short hair at all, but me being a handsome guy I have long hair, and have had all my teenage and adult life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 14 hours ago, Ahab said: It is hair, it will grow back. I have trouble finding a barber here (in Hawaii) that will cut my hair as short as I like it. Also it costs about 700 baht. 50 baht is a great price for neea haircut, and look at the bright side it will be quite some time before you will d another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 "and look at the bright side it will be quite some time before you will need another one". Not necessary, I only have about four haircuts a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 1 hour ago, realenglish1 said: I have been here for 15 years and even the Womans Hair salons butcher your Hair I have my hair medium length and even after I tell them not short PRESTO SHORT HAIR AGAIN So the best way is to find an English speaking hair stylist and walk them through exactingly what you want otherwise you are going to get a buzz cut every-time No, when I was a school teacher in the city, I showed the girl a photo, she did not speak English, and I used her all the time I lived there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 32 minutes ago, Ahab said: I am lucky I guess because I like short hair. Look at all the baldy guys, all they need is a razor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 My wife cuts mine...mind you, it isn't that hard to do...I'm as bald as a coot. If I were you I wouldn't worry too much....at least your's will grow back. Reminds me of the reply Winston Churchill gave to the Lady who accused him of being "Blind Drunk"...."maybe so'...he replied...."but you Madam, are a very ugly woman" ....."at least I will be sober when I wake up in the morning".....nice one... eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwisailor Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 1 hour ago, realenglish1 said: I have been here for 15 years and even the Womans Hair salons butcher your Hair I have my hair medium length and even after I tell them not short PRESTO SHORT HAIR AGAIN So the best way is to find an English speaking hair stylist and walk them through exactingly what you want otherwise you are going to get a buzz cut every-time Ditto - you walk them through the whole procedure and they quickly grab the shears and go right up one side of your head!!!!!! "But now you are handsome!" Then they get all shirty when when you tell them you don't like it and won't be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkt83100 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 14 minutes ago, possum1931 said: A number three??? What is that? I assume it is one of these American marine haircuts. There is nothing wrong with short hair at all, but me being a handsome guy I have long hair, and have had all my teenage and adult life. A number 3 is roughly 3 mm all around. Not cut off 3 mm, but leave 3 mm. ( I go for number 2 normally.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 12 minutes ago, hkt83100 said: A number 3 is roughly 3 mm all around. Not cut off 3 mm, but leave 3 mm. ( I go for number 2 normally.) A number 2 ???? You mean a crap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawker9000 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 I've found barbers in Thailand have a tendency to "shingle" my hair. (They cut it short on the sides so you appear to sort of have a "roof" on top where they leave the hair longer.) So. Take (and keep) a set of pictures - front, sides, back, top - of yourself on your phone when you get a cut that you actually like. Or even a quick video. Then just show the pictures/video to the barber who's about to cut your hair. They get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 13 minutes ago, hkt83100 said: A number 3 is roughly 3 mm all around. Not cut off 3 mm, but leave 3 mm. ( I go for number 2 normally.) I think it depends on the system used. I normally get a 3 but from a google search that is 9 mm. A "1" is 3mm. Each number is 3 mm increments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubster Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 I would not get caught dead in a salon, much more apt to get the buzz for 50 baht and head to the saloon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Have tried both men's barbers and hair salons. Still yet to find even a half decent one. Even had one with a twitch that left a 1" bald patch at the back while using the electric clippers. I do miss my regular Turkish barber shop back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadgib Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 My wife took up topiary more than a decade ago after I was 6 in line at the Barbour's and ended up paying as much as the other 5 combined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey4u Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 1 hour ago, possum1931 said: The best hair cut I ever had in Thailand was in Sukhumvit soi 11 Shampoo shave haircut and blow j>b all in the one place no waiting It was great till I got married, now she who must be obeyed gets out the clippers and thinks I'm a sheep I cant trust her with scissors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 yeah...a #1 is a marine buzz cut...I'm in BKK now for a few days and went down to the salon next to the hotel with my 4 months worth of growth from saudi...I got #1 back and sides and a nice sculpted cut on top...lookin' good... 300baht...money well spent...and the lady hairdresser was cute as well...I become aroused when lookin' into a cute woman's armpit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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