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Getting a Haircut

    Contrary to the title of this blog, I am not getting a haircut. This is due to the many bad haircuts that I've had in the past. 99% of these bad haircuts happened when I went to a new barber. Since my last bad haircut, I've learned my lesson. As of right now, I have decided to not go to any barber but my own in my hometown. 
    However, because I'm so far from home, it's been over 3 months since I've had a haircut. This leads me to ask the questions: How much longer can I wait? At what point does the bad shaggy look of my hair outweigh the risk of a bad haircut? Other factors need to be considered. 
    First of all, this is college. I'm focused on school and wrestling. I'm not really trying to impress anyone. Does that fact contribute to the haircut or no haircut argument? I'm not sure. Secondly, it will be beanie and hoodie weather soon. A beanie will completely cover my head, whether my hair is long or not. Finally, how will the length of my hair affect my wrestling? So far, it barely gets in my eyes, but as it gets longer this may be an issue. If worse comes to worst, I can push my hair behind my headgear like a headband, but this might look pretty dumb. 
    After doing a cost benefit analysis of the situation, I've decided to leave my hair the way it is. I'll embrace the length and deal with it as it grows. This is unless I take the 3rd option and buzz my head myself. This might happen anyway if a bet doesn't go my way. A throwback to my last buzz cut is below for reference along with some other phases my hairs been through.






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  1. Andy PhamOctober 24, 2022 at 9:52 AM

    I understand not trusting barbers when they have given you a bad haircut. I remember I went to a new barber, they had gave me the worst haircut I have ever seen. However, in your situation, do some research on a haircut you want and try a new barber. I heard that there was a good barber in Naperville when my friend game me a tour. If the barber doesn't give you a good hair cut, go buzz. Your buzz cut in the last picture looked pretty good in my opinion.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 13, 2022 at 4:06 PM

    I've learned my lesson going to chain barbers like Great Clips (it wasn't great) but at some point haircuts need to happen or else we look ridiculous. It's a hard decision to make sometimes and a tremendous risk which is why I hope I find the right barber sooner rather than later. -nick zaimins

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  3. John RivaNovember 13, 2022 at 7:16 PM

    Trusting a new barber is a really hard thing to do. Taking it from a guy who loves his hair, I only go to my hometown barber who's never let me down. If your hair is getting in way of your eyes or even face in general, possibly styling it a different way could make to where it's not bothering you.

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