Great Clips, Poor Conversation
Friday after work, I decided it was about that time. Time to get a haircut. Unlike some friends of mine, I really don’t like to spend much for a haircut, so I’m always looking for short lines at Great Clips, Fiesta, and Saturday’s. There’s actually a bit of a Bermuda Triangle with these three options all within a half mile of each other on Sawmill, near where I live.
So on Friday, I went to Great Clips. And when it was my turn, and the woman called my name, I thought everything was going to be fine. Everything seemed fairly normal with her. I’m actually always on the lookout for psycho haircutters, because I’ve had some less than stellar experiences with an employee at Saturday’s. But this woman seemed cool.
She asked me how I’d like my hair cut and then she started working the magic with the scissors and clippers. But it was awkwardly silent. So I decided to make an effort and talk. If you know me, you know I’m not exactly smooth in coversation. But I can’t take all the blame for this failed human to human communication.
Me: “So, do you have anything fun planned for the weekend?”
Miss Cutter: “This band I like is playing in Columbus, and they usually only play in my hometown.”
Me: “Oh ya? And where is your hometown?”
Miss Cutter: “It’s about an hour away, near Newark.”
Me: “So… do you live in Columbus now? You don’t drive an hour to work everyday do you?”
Miss Cutter: “No. I commute.”
Me: “Well that’s got to get expensive with the cost of gas now, right?”
A slightly offended Miss Cutter: “No.”
(Silence) (Silence) (Silence)
(6 minutes later)
Miss Cutter: “And, what are you doing this weekend?”
Tim -
I’ve got somewhere for you to try for a haircut… that is, if you dont NEED a shampoo and herbal smells white you’re getting your wig split.
For the last 17 years (since I’ve lived in Columbus) I’ve had my haircut at Howard’s Barbershop. It used to be located on Lane Ave, but when OSU decided they needed MORE space, they were forced to move.
It is now located on W. Fifth near Grandview Ave.
Howard’s is exactly what it says it is… a barbershop. You walk in, no appointments, and Howard writes you down. You sit, read a magazine, listen to talk of the economy, the Buckeyes, local news, etc. The walls are plastered with OSU and pictures of Howard in his racing days (he rode motorcycles). If you’re lucky, you’ll see the likes of John Cooper, Earle Bruce or other OSU assistant coaches in there.
I have friends that have never had their hair cut anywhere else, in their life. Older men bring their kids, and you know their dads brought them.
Howard’s is what a barbershop should be. A haircut, real conversation, a hot cream straight-edge razor around the ears and neck and you’re on your way.
I suggest checking it out. It’ll set you back $11 plus tip, but believe me, the atmosphere, the quality, and the conversation are worth every penny.
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&q=howards+barbershop,+columbus+ohio&fb=1&cid=14371915878017454824&li=lmd&ll=39.993693,-83.045483&spn=0.033404,0.076904&z=14&iwloc=A
First, never go to Great Clips. While your haircuts have been fine so far, it’s only a matter of time my friend. I once received a haircut at Great Clips in which the lady forgot to cut a large portion of my hair. Plus, the employees at these places must turnover ever month.
While I don’t suggest every guy should be as metro as myself and go to Modern Male, I think its key to avoid these quick cut places. Please, consider developing a relationship with one person that cuts your hair every time. The follicles will thank you.
Also, your awkward conversation has nothing on the interaction that occurs at MOP, a place inside Tuttle Mall. I’m convinced the often decent looking ladies place their chest in your face on purpose. There are no special chairs that move up and down, only the kind that place your face directly into their chest. Try talking about the weekend then.
Well, now I’m torn between going to a great barbershop where I might run into John Cooper or a place in the mall where Billy has been sexually harassed by “decent looking ladies.”
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