[AriaGrandparents2013]

One of the my concerns of moving to The Villages is that I will no longer be able to have my haircut by my longtime barber stylist. Have been going to him since 1977.

Looking for recommendations of a barber stylists with the ability to cut & style a full head of hair located within The Villages.

Thanks in advance for your input.

[Golfingnut]

I am 65 and still amazed with some concerns. A male Hair stylist is beyond this farm boys comprehension. Good luck in your search.


LOL

[sdb0420]

Jeff at Cals in Sumter Landing

[justjim]

I too have been looking for a good men's barber (hair stylist) for the last eight years when my long time guy retired. I found a lady who was from Michigan and she was pretty good for a year or so then she left to follow a guy to Vegas. She told me that the number of training hours required was lower in Florida than Michigan or Illinois when my guy trained as a hair stylist. I'm not "picky" now but just want a decent job! I will be watching the Thread.

[tucson]

Salty is good (Cal's Barber Shop@ LSL)

[Portia]

you have to look for a barber that came from out of state because the requirement hours are longer.. and you learn more.. I am a retired barber from Connecticut been cutting hair for almost thirty years.. good luck !!

[DougB]

Could care less about a hair stylist as my wife cuts mine to my liking. However, in defense of those from Florida, it is ridiculous to think one is better because they were trained in another state with more training hours. I guess experience means nothing.

[tucson]

Originally Posted by DougB

Could care less about a hair stylist as my wife cuts mine to my liking. However, in defense of those from Florida, it is ridiculous to think one is better because they were trained in another state with more training hours. I guess experience means nothing.

THANK you!!!! :-)

[Halle]

Originally Posted by DougB

Could care less about a hair stylist as my wife cuts mine to my liking. However, in defense of those from Florida, it is ridiculous to think one is better because they were trained in another state with more training hours. I guess experience means nothing.

I have lived in 7 states and 3 foreign countries, I have had good and bad hair stylist experiences in all. It does get old hearing how much better things were in, (insert state here don't want to anyone off )than they are in Florida. My family is a rare breed around here, native Floridians.

My husband has his hair cut at Cal's in Colony by Sharon and in LSL by Sherrilynn he has been happy with both.

[Uptown Girl]

Originally Posted by AriaGrandparents2013

One of the my concerns of moving to The Villages is that I will no longer be able to have my haircut by my longtime barber stylist. Have been going to him since 1977.

Looking for recommendations of a barber stylists with the ability to cut & style a full head of hair located within The Villages.

Thanks in advance for your input.

I am a retired registered barber/stylist (33 years experience). I don't know what your hair is like, but unless you want a clipper cut, here are some suggestions:

Ask for a barber/stylist who will agree to wash your hair first and cut it wet.
With a full head of hair, your best cut will be a layered cut- no thinning shears, no razor cut.

He/she should ask you questions to discern what you want done, but if they don't, be pro-active. Tell them your preferences BEFORE your hair is washed, when they can see how it lays and how you intend to comb it.
Example:" I want the same style I have now, but the top is much longer than I like it to be." or " do not raise my sideburns". Whatever your preferences may be.

DON"T tell them, "trim it up" or "take off two weeks worth". Those phrases are subject to personal interpretation by the barber and his/her interpretation may not match yours.
Once they begin, pay attention. If you see them veering away from your instructions, respectfully speak up. (hopefully that won't ever happen)

When you are done, before they take the cape off of you, take a good look. Run your hands through your hair. If something bothers you,
(example: the sides are bulky) ask for an adjustment.
At least that gives you a fighting chance.

I think that part of the problem here, is that many barbers are part time, retired from another state where they made their living. The prices for men's haircuts here are for the most part comparatively less. It tends, perhaps, to dampen the passion a bit. It shouldn't, but I think that's what I see. I have seen very few great men's haircuts in the two years I have been here.

In the meantime, (and I know this sounds goofy) keep an eye out for any fellow who has hair like yours. If his hair looks good, ask him who his barber is and go from there. It's worth a shot!

And... don't feel like you are making a big to-do about wanting a good haircut. Nothing makes a man look as polished and handsome as a great looking haircut does..... except maybe adding a great looking tuxedo!

[baileysdad]

definitely Sharon in Colony...she is THE BEST

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Uptown Girl

I am a retired registered barber/stylist (33 years experience). I don't know what your hair is like, but unless you want a clipper cut, here are some suggestions:

Ask for a barber/stylist who will agree to wash your hair first and cut it wet.
With a full head of hair, your best cut will be a layered cut- no thinning shears, no razor cut.

He/she should ask you questions to discern what you want done, but if they don't, be pro-active. Tell them your preferences BEFORE your hair is washed, when they can see how it lays and how you intend to comb it.
Example:" I want the same style I have now, but the top is much longer than I like it to be." or " do not raise my sideburns". Whatever your preferences may be.

DON"T tell them, "trim it up" or "take off two weeks worth". Those phrases are subject to personal interpretation by the barber and his/her interpretation may not match yours.
Once they begin, pay attention. If you see them veering away from your instructions, respectfully speak up. (hopefully that won't ever happen)

When you are done, before they take the cape off of you, take a good look. Run your hands through your hair. If something bothers you,
(example: the sides are bulky) ask for an adjustment.
At least that gives you a fighting chance.

I think that part of the problem here, is that many barbers are part time, retired from another state where they made their living. The prices for men's haircuts here are for the most part comparatively less. It tends, perhaps, to dampen the passion a bit. It shouldn't, but I think that's what I see. I have seen very few great men's haircuts in the two years I have been here.

In the meantime, (and I know this sounds goofy) keep an eye out for any fellow who has hair like yours. If his hair looks good, ask him who his barber is and go from there. It's worth a shot!

And... don't feel like you are making a big to-do about wanting a good haircut. Nothing makes a man look as polished and handsome as a great looking haircut does..... except maybe adding a great looking tuxedo!

All good advice, as usual. I did the same thing--asked people whose hairstyle I like and whose hair is similar in texture to mine. Also, I have pictures of myself in the greatest cut/style I ever had, and I take those pictures when I go to have my hair cut. Even my stylist I've had for years in MI likes to see those pics to review the style. And the one I use in FL followed the pictures and cut my hair bang-on from the first appointment.

So if you have a picture of yourself with your hair styled to your liking, take it with you to the stylist.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I go to Cal's Barbershop in Spanish Springs. I've had my hair cut by three different guys there and they were all great.

[AriaGrandparents2013]

Originally Posted by Uptown Girl

I am a retired registered barber/stylist (33 years experience). I don't know what your hair is like, but unless you want a clipper cut, here are some suggestions:

Ask for a barber/stylist who will agree to wash your hair first and cut it wet.
With a full head of hair, your best cut will be a layered cut- no thinning shears, no razor cut.

He/she should ask you questions to discern what you want done, but if they don't, be pro-active. Tell them your preferences BEFORE your hair is washed, when they can see how it lays and how you intend to comb it.
Example:" I want the same style I have now, but the top is much longer than I like it to be." or " do not raise my sideburns". Whatever your preferences may be.

DON"T tell them, "trim it up" or "take off two weeks worth". Those phrases are subject to personal interpretation by the barber and his/her interpretation may not match yours.
Once they begin, pay attention. If you see them veering away from your instructions, respectfully speak up. (hopefully that won't ever happen)

When you are done, before they take the cape off of you, take a good look. Run your hands through your hair. If something bothers you,
(example: the sides are bulky) ask for an adjustment.
At least that gives you a fighting chance.

I think that part of the problem here, is that many barbers are part time, retired from another state where they made their living. The prices for men's haircuts here are for the most part comparatively less. It tends, perhaps, to dampen the passion a bit. It shouldn't, but I think that's what I see. I have seen very few great men's haircuts in the two years I have been here.

In the meantime, (and I know this sounds goofy) keep an eye out for any fellow who has hair like yours. If his hair looks good, ask him who his barber is and go from there. It's worth a shot!

And... don't feel like you are making a big to-do about wanting a good haircut. Nothing makes a man look as polished and handsome as a great looking haircut does..... except maybe adding a great looking tuxedo!

Great advice..........at 65 I have a full head of hair and I have been using the same barber/hair stylist that always begins with a wash, cut, use of blade to trim side burns and back. Was seeking advice on seeking a similar person in The Villages that could provide similar.

Perhaps the best advice is seeing someone with a similar hair style and asking who they used........hopefully it'll be someone local.