how to find a mens hairstylist that knows their stuff?
In my experience, anyone who can do anything really crazy with hair is an amazing sylist. The girl that cuts my hair is the Fantasy Director for Toni & Guy in my area. She can make hats out of fake hair and do stuff to people that looks completely insane – but that means she’s got crazy skills under there to do that stuff. So look for someone who is good at complex things. If you have a Toni & Guy near you, so much the better, IMHO. Also, be specific. Tell them your hair is thin in places. Show the person what you’re talking about. If your hair is curly, ASK THEM whether they know anything about cutting curly hair.
I second agatha … the way I’ve found superior hair stylists in my area is by asking people who had fantastic hair cuts/color who they went to. It may be more difficult for a guy to go up to another guy and ask them who cuts their hair, but I bet you could do it with a woman (who will then most likely take pity on you). Another option is asking any gay men you know with hair you like. My gay boyfriends have given me invaluable hair advice 🙂 You might also want to tell us what city you’re in. I bet you can get some great recommendations from Mefiers in your area. Also, you may be limiting yourself with the distinction “men’s hairstylist”. Someone with great training can definitely do both and as a result has more experience with lots of different kinds of hair. I would not go to a barber if I were you. They tend to be less interested in “styling” per se. As far as helping them help you–any stylist worth paying good money for (which you should definitely do for a makeover haircut) wil
