Alright, let’s talk about this whole ‘business male haircut’ thing. It wasn’t some big strategy, honestly. I just caught my reflection one day, probably on a video call or something, and thought, “Man, I look like I don’t own a comb.” My hair was just… there. Doing its own thing. Not exactly projecting ‘competent professional’, you know?
So, I figured I had to do something. Didn’t go crazy researching trends or anything. I’m not that guy. Just opened my phone, typed in something basic like “normal guy haircut for office”. Scrolled past all the super styled, high-fade, product-heavy pictures. Too much effort, looks fake half the time anyway.
Finding the right cut (and barber)
I just wanted something simple. Short on the sides, manageable on top. Clean. Easy. Found a few pics that looked decent enough, saved one that seemed achievable without needing a tub of gel every morning. Then I needed a barber. Didn’t want one of those fancy places that offer you craft beer. Just a regular barber shop down the street, the kind with the spinning pole outside. Walked in, no appointment needed. Perfect.
Getting it done
Sat in the chair. Showed the barber the picture. Said something like, “Need to look respectable for work. Clean this mess up. Short sides, leave a bit on top to comb over. Nothing extreme.” He got the gist. Didn’t try to upsell me on fancy shampoos or waxes. Just got on with it.
- Clippers first: Usual buzz on the back and sides. Standard stuff.
- Scissors on top: Trimmed it down, textured it a bit so it wouldn’t look like a helmet.
- The tidy up: Edges cleaned up, bit of a taper at the neck.
Whole thing took maybe 20 minutes. No fuss.
The aftermath
Paid the man, looked in the mirror. Yeah, looked like a haircut. Definitely tidier. Felt weirdly lighter, actually. Headed home. The wife’s reaction? “Oh, you got a haircut. Looks better.” High praise, believe me. Next day at work, nobody threw a party or anything. Maybe one person said “Nice haircut”. But I felt different. More put-together. Less like I just crawled out from under a rock.
Honestly? It’s just about maintenance. Like shining your shoes or ironing a shirt. You just gotta do it. Find a simple, low-maintenance style that looks neat and stick with it. Get it cut regularly before it turns back into a mess. Doesn’t need to be a fashion statement. Just needs to look like you care. That’s my whole process. Nothing magical, just getting it done.
