BARBER

IDENTIFYING YOUR IDEAL BARBER

By Chris Thomas

Simply Conduct a Standard Google Search

You can utilize Google to find a reliable barber in your area if you need one. If you perform a search on Google for a retailer, you can read customers’ opinions just underneath the business’s listing. While these are very useful resources, it’s important to remember that competitors may occasionally check out your competitors’ pages and leave unfavorable reviews. In light of this, you should take these critiques with a grain of salt.

Just Start Asking Around the Office

It’s possible that you’ve seen a few coworkers with new hairstyles. Strange as it may seem, asking a coworker where they get their haircut is a terrific approach to start a discussion and show that you are interested in what they have to say. Meaning: don’t be a coward. Don’t be afraid to ask.

Look Up Reviews On Yelp

Yelp is one of the best places to look for a local business because of the extensive user reviews it compiles. Having your Yelp and Facebook accounts linked together makes it simple to monitor the doings of your friends and acquaintances.

The Online Yellow Pages

Avoid the potential anxiety of utilizing Yelp by instead using a reliable directory search. Keep in mind that this was the standard practice before the widespread adoption of other popular directories for finding neighborhood establishments. Most barbershops still use directories like the Yellow Pages to get their names out there.

Hike Around the City to See Everything It Has to Offer

Simply exploring the central or main street area of your town should lead you to a barbershop. Since you have no way of knowing the quality of the place, you might as well give it a chance if you’re in the spirit of exploration.

Please Verify Their Age

Some barbershops even advertise the year they opened their doors to the public. A barbershop that has been successful for 20 years must be doing something right, or its customers wouldn’t keep returning. Perhaps clients keep coming back despite the barber’s obvious incompetence because they are afraid to hurt the barber’s feelings.

Commit to a Simple Service First

If you have narrowed your search down to a select few barbers but are still on the fence about making a full commitment, you may want to consider going in for a very brief trim. This way, you can stop by the barbershop for a trial run before deciding to get a major haircut there. There’s a chance it’ll turn out well, but it could also be a waste of money.

The Bottom-Line of the Matter

After all, visiting the barber is a relatively unimportant part of adjusting to life in a new city. Your new setting may feel more comfortable with a trustworthy individual present to talk to and provide a haircut. As a result, picking the best one is more important than you might think. The odds are in your favor, and I hope the best for you.