A few summers ago, while vacationing in New Jersey, I discovered that my youngest child had a lice infestation. This wasn’t our first encounter with these pests, so I approached the situation with a casual attitude, neglecting to tie up my own long hair. I panicked when I later spotted a bug crawling on my scalp. In a moment of desperation, I asked my eldest son if he would be willing to shave off my fairly long locks. He had recently given his little brother a buzz cut in the garage while I cleaned up the mess. Although he appeared skeptical, he agreed to assist if I truly wanted it.
Later that night, while discussing my hair dilemma with my friend Sarah from California, she was horrified at the thought of a buzz cut and promptly located a lice removal expert who came to my home that very evening. Thankfully, I avoided the shaved head.
Fast forward two years: I found myself admiring my stylist Mia’s striking blue and black hair with an undercut—a style I had learned was quite trendy. It looked so practical and stylish, free from the unruly strands that resisted curling. After months of contemplating the idea, I finally decided to take the plunge. The sensation of clippers gliding over the sides of my head was as invigorating as I had imagined. The haircut felt incredibly liberating! I was even tempted to shave it all off for a fresh start, consider highlighting it blonde, and embrace the gray. My mind buzzed with endless possibilities.
Venturing into the unknown often leads to exciting new experiences. I began to explore ideas for designs to shave into my undercut—perhaps a floral motif or even my business logo. Mia suggested finding a barbershop with a “Z” in its name, like “Cuts and Zips,” typically found in rougher neighborhoods. This suggestion tempered my enthusiasm. While on vacation this summer, I stumbled upon a barbershop called “Rugged Cuts.” No “Z,” but their windows boasted expertise in fades and graphics. I went home and made a call.
“Do you cut women’s hair?”
“No.”
“I have an undercut and want graphics.”
“Okay. Come in.”
I took my friend Beth along for moral support. Upon entering, I was greeted by a cloud of cigar smoke and a room full of young men.
“Is it permissible to smoke in here?” I asked, surprised.
A staff member rolled his eyes, “There’s a cigar shop next door.”
I was assigned Jake, who began shaving the sides of my head.
“Do you know what you want?” he inquired.
“No, feel free to be creative,” I replied. Was I out of my mind? He examined my freshly shorn areas, waiting for inspiration, and began to work his magic. I had never seen anyone use clippers with such artistry. When he finished, he pulled out a straight razor, and my stomach sank.
“Have you ever made anyone bleed?”
“Not since I’ve learned,” he responded confidently.
As the barbers around us engaged in lively banter, discussing an upcoming bachelor party, I found myself enjoying the atmosphere. The owner jokingly questioned whether women talked about them like this. If only they knew! The experience was refreshing—I was getting my hair sculpted in a lively barbershop, a stark contrast to the quiet salon atmosphere I was used to.
Jake maneuvered the razor as adeptly as he had the clippers, carving intricate designs into my scalp. When he finished, he dusted my head with talcum powder, something I had always wanted to experience. He looked at me, anticipation in his eyes.
“Do you like it?”
“It’s absolutely fabulous!”
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In summary, stepping into a traditionally male-dominated space for a haircut can lead to unexpected adventures and transformations. It showcases the beauty of breaking boundaries and embracing change.
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