Results: The Zen of Haircuts
Published on 07/23/2015
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Today was "haircut" day, so as I sat captive in the chair I mused about haircuts, and how we view them. I cut my hair because it's in my eyes or I am tired of it.
19%
312 votes
I cut my hair shorter in the summer because it's cooler
20%
335 votes
I cut my hair for it to look better
42%
694 votes
I cut it to be more fashionable
9%
147 votes
NA
29%
477 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
41 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.40% | 8 | |
| when i think about it. | 0.05% | 1 |
| no hair no worries | 0.05% | 1 |
| it gets too heavy | 0.05% | 1 |
| usually only cut it a little bit at the ends, but i normally have very long hair. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i rarely get my hair cut anymore | 0.05% | 1 |
| i cut my hair when it's time for change. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i cut my hair so it does what i want it to | 0.05% | 1 |
| i cut my hair to keep it healthy, neat, and to feel refreshed/renewed | 0.05% | 1 |
| cut down on the sweat in the summer | 0.05% | 1 |
| my hairdresser does as she pleases | 0.05% | 1 |
| i cut my hair very short because i love it. | 0.05% | 1 |
| do not cut my hair | 0.05% | 1 |
| my wife bitches if i don't | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't cut mine | 0.05% | 1 |
| surgery | 0.05% | 1 |
| myself | 0.05% | 1 |
| a little spike on top, trim ends.... | 0.05% | 1 |
| i cut my hair when its past my knees. too hard to care for | 0.05% | 1 |
| i cut my hair to get rid of split ends | 0.05% | 1 |
| i keep my hair short and go to a salon monthly. | 0.05% | 1 |
| it gets to thick | 0.05% | 1 |
| long hair and only trim | 0.05% | 1 |
| i only trim the ends | 0.05% | 1 |
| i have my hair in a style i like not to follow a fashion trend | 0.05% | 1 |
| easier to clean | 0.05% | 1 |
| just take dead ends off | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't cut my hair; i just trim the dead ends off--i love my long hair. :) ? | 0.05% | 1 |
| i cut it because it gets split ends | 0.05% | 1 |
| i buzz my hair because my friend with cancer buzzed hers | 0.05% | 1 |
| never cut i trim | 0.05% | 1 |
| i get it done to keep it styled | 0.05% | 1 |
| i like to change my hair a lot | 0.05% | 1 |
| it's too long | 0.05% | 1 |
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How do you choose who will cut your hair (the first time you go to him/her)? I ask friends, neighbors, co-workers--anyone who will listen
21%
337 votes
I look up salons and read the comments and the experience of the person
14%
230 votes
I go to the closest place
19%
316 votes
I go to the cheapest place
20%
328 votes
NA, no hair
5%
89 votes
NA, a family member cuts it for me.
22%
355 votes
Other (please specify)
10%
159 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.21% | 22 | |
| i cut it myself | 0.44% | 8 |
| i cut my own hair | 0.39% | 7 |
| i cut my own hair. | 0.33% | 6 |
| cut it myself | 0.33% | 6 |
| na | 0.28% | 5 |
| cut my own hair | 0.22% | 4 |
| n/a | 0.17% | 3 |
| myself | 0.17% | 3 |
| do it myself | 0.17% | 3 |
| cut my own | 0.17% | 3 |
| i cut it | 0.11% | 2 |
| i cut my own | 0.11% | 2 |
| cut myself | 0.11% | 2 |
| i don't cut my hair | 0.11% | 2 |
| i cut it myself. | 0.11% | 2 |
| ive gone to the same person all my life | 0.06% | 1 |
| had same hairdresser for 30 years | 0.06% | 1 |
| n/a i clip it off myself | 0.06% | 1 |
| i cut my hair | 0.06% | 1 |
| cut my hair myself | 0.06% | 1 |
| i do my own | 0.06% | 1 |
| my regular hairderesser | 0.06% | 1 |
| retired stylist. cut my own | 0.06% | 1 |
| i go to the place i've always gone too. | 0.06% | 1 |
| done my hair for nearly 20 years | 0.06% | 1 |
| have had my girl forever | 0.06% | 1 |
| regular barber | 0.06% | 1 |
| no one | 0.06% | 1 |
| i have long hair and trim it myself | 0.06% | 1 |
| i have long hair | 0.06% | 1 |
| go to same place all the time they know me | 0.06% | 1 |
| my barber | 0.06% | 1 |
| i cut my ow | 0.06% | 1 |
| i cut my hair myself. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i cut my own! | 0.06% | 1 |
| n/a i don't get it cut | 0.06% | 1 |
| cut by myself | 0.06% | 1 |
| i go to a salon i trust with all good stylists. | 0.06% | 1 |
| do it myself it's all black people where i live and i'm not sure if they know how to cut caucasion hair | 0.06% | 1 |
| me | 0.06% | 1 |
| go to a friend | 0.06% | 1 |
| same barber is cutting my hair for 21 years. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i don't cut mine | 0.06% | 1 |
| use a gift card | 0.06% | 1 |
| i cut my own and yes i do a very good job | 0.06% | 1 |
| can't remember | 0.06% | 1 |
| same place every time | 0.06% | 1 |
| i asked a friend who has similar hair (texture, colour) to mine where she went because i liked how it was cut. | 0.06% | 1 |
| na, cut it myself | 0.06% | 1 |
| n/a no decision to be made. i have a long time stylist | 0.06% | 1 |
| i do my own hair | 0.06% | 1 |
| na, cut my own hair | 0.06% | 1 |
| have my own hairdreseer | 0.06% | 1 |
| i do it myself. | 0.06% | 1 |
| na do not cut | 0.06% | 1 |
| i go to the one i'vebeen happy with for years...found him through trial and error | 0.06% | 1 |
| go to my usual hairdresser | 0.06% | 1 |
| cut my own hair. most so called hairdresser are talentless | 0.06% | 1 |
| walk in | 0.06% | 1 |
| i go to the beauty school | 0.06% | 1 |
| i trim my long locks myself | 0.06% | 1 |
| why cut it? | 0.06% | 1 |
| i have a regular, been cutting my hair for 15 years | 0.06% | 1 |
| go to same place | 0.06% | 1 |
| use a hair trimmer | 0.06% | 1 |
| i hav my regular stylist. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i do it myself | 0.06% | 1 |
| i go to the same place every time | 0.06% | 1 |
| i only change stylists when i move, i rely on referral (s) from previous stylist (s) | 0.06% | 1 |
| i always go to the same person | 0.06% | 1 |
| i try 3or4 the best one gets my business | 0.06% | 1 |
| self-cut | 0.06% | 1 |
| don't let anyone near my hair | 0.06% | 1 |
| never cut my hair | 0.06% | 1 |
| my regular salon | 0.06% | 1 |
| i do not cut my hair | 0.06% | 1 |
| i trim only & do it myself. | 0.06% | 1 |
| go where the mood takes me | 0.06% | 1 |
| i google what i'm looking for | 0.06% | 1 |
| i cut my own hair and my husbands hair | 0.06% | 1 |
| no | 0.06% | 1 |
| barber | 0.06% | 1 |
| do a little research and check out the barber's results... | 0.06% | 1 |
| don't cut my hair | 0.06% | 1 |
| go to the same saloon always do | 0.06% | 1 |
| i dont cut my hair anymore | 0.06% | 1 |
| i go where it gets cut the best | 0.06% | 1 |
| friend | 0.06% | 1 |
| or cut it myself | 0.06% | 1 |
| a close friend cuts it | 0.06% | 1 |
| i trust my stylist | 0.06% | 1 |
| same hairdresser has been cutting my hair for over 20 years. | 0.06% | 1 |
| my hair is to my waist. i dont cut it | 0.06% | 1 |
| father took me | 0.06% | 1 |
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How do you advise the stylist/barber what you would like? I look through magazines at the salon
14%
238 votes
I take photos with me
16%
271 votes
I describe it in excrutiating detail confusing everyone, including myself
17%
274 votes
Who cares? It's hair, it'll grow back
20%
324 votes
NA for whatever reason
35%
573 votes
Other (please specify)
5%
86 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.08% | 19 | |
| n/a | 0.17% | 3 |
| na | 0.11% | 2 |
| i tell them | 0.11% | 2 |
| basic description | 0.11% | 2 |
| just tell them generally and hope for the best. | 0.06% | 1 |
| they do what they want no matter what you ask | 0.06% | 1 |
| simple description | 0.06% | 1 |
| have my own hair dresser | 0.06% | 1 |
| tell him | 0.06% | 1 |
| i cut my hair in whatever style i want | 0.06% | 1 |
| i tell him exactly what i want and he does it. | 0.06% | 1 |
| short & simple, shower & go | 0.06% | 1 |
| my sis cuts my hair, she is good | 0.06% | 1 |
| my family member knows what i want done to my hair | 0.06% | 1 |
| i cut my own hair. | 0.06% | 1 |
| they know how u wnt it | 0.06% | 1 |
| all of the above except for the last two | 0.06% | 1 |
| i already know and i cut it the way i feel | 0.06% | 1 |
| he already knows as he keeps files on all his clients | 0.06% | 1 |
| i simply describe to him how i want it cut. it is a simple low cut haircut and nothing fancy. | 0.06% | 1 |
| it varies. if i want something specific, i bring a picture. otherwise, i give a basic idea and let the hairdresser do what she wants. | 0.06% | 1 |
| just a brief description of what i want, haven't been disappointed yet. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i don't cut mine | 0.06% | 1 |
| my barber has been cutting my hair for 21 years. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i just tell her what i want | 0.06% | 1 |
| just na | 0.06% | 1 |
| i go to same gal each time she knows how i like it | 0.06% | 1 |
| i always get a razor cut | 0.06% | 1 |
| i cut it myself. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i cut my | 0.06% | 1 |
| n/a i don't get it cut | 0.06% | 1 |
| i describe it and let them do what i say. unfortunately, they sometimes don't listen and i end up w/something i hate | 0.06% | 1 |
| i cut my own hair | 0.06% | 1 |
| clipper sides, scissor top | 0.06% | 1 |
| i just tell them #2 blade | 0.06% | 1 |
| i ask her for her opinion | 0.06% | 1 |
| i just describe it.. | 0.06% | 1 |
| just dead ends | 0.06% | 1 |
| i don't have to give instructions, she cuts it perfectly | 0.06% | 1 |
| tell my stylist to do what she is trained to do ... my hair looking great is her job. | 0.06% | 1 |
| took a picture with me. | 0.06% | 1 |
| my wife decides as i don't care | 0.06% | 1 |
| i let my expert hairdresser what he suggests | 0.06% | 1 |
| he cuts it the way he thinks best. | 0.06% | 1 |
| just trim 3 inches and have long layers | 0.06% | 1 |
| do my own cutting | 0.06% | 1 |
| i describe it and hope for the best | 0.06% | 1 |
| barber knows i like it short | 0.06% | 1 |
| keep it simple | 0.06% | 1 |
| she already knows. | 0.06% | 1 |
| my friend knows what i like | 0.06% | 1 |
| short | 0.06% | 1 |
| i am a man i just want a short haircut. | 0.06% | 1 |
| my stylist helps me choose as do family and friends | 0.06% | 1 |
| maintain current style | 0.06% | 1 |
| trim around ears/neck, don't have hair on top | 0.06% | 1 |
| describe it briefly, without much detail. | 0.06% | 1 |
| dont trust anyone with my hair! | 0.06% | 1 |
| look on line, and i cut it myself | 0.06% | 1 |
| i always tell them 1-2 inches | 0.06% | 1 |
| myself | 0.06% | 1 |
| i've had it done at the same place for years & she knows how to trim it just right | 0.06% | 1 |
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