Comparing styles
Scissors or clippers: discuss the result, not only the tool
A barber can use scissors and clippers in the same haircut. The tool choice does not fully describe how the haircut will look. For you, visible length, transition and the way hair falls matter more than simply asking for a “scissor cut” or “clipper cut”.
Start with the shape you want to see
First explain what should remain: top length, a full side, a short neckline or a sharp transition. Your barber can then explain what approach suits that shape. This prevents a tool name being treated as a complete haircut plan.
Use photographs to show the result, not to guess which tool was used. One haircut can be built in different ways depending on hair type and desired length.
Ask for visible explanation at short lengths
With clippers, ask what visible length a proposed setting leaves. A number alone is not a universal image. When unsure, start slightly longer and assess the form before taking more away.
With a longer top, state whether you want to adjust bulk, length or the way it falls. That is clearer than assuming scissors automatically create a softer result.
Treat tools as part of the conversation
Your barber can explain why a technique suits the hair and shape you discussed. Ask when you do not understand a term, but keep the finished appearance central.
If you want to repeat a previous haircut, bring a photo of yourself and explain what did and did not work in the following weeks. That gives more information than saying only that it was “done with scissors”.
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Discuss your preferences in the chair
Bring your reference and explain your everyday hair routine. Browse the treatments, then choose an appointment at L’Artiste in Almere.