Barber vs. Hairstylist - Which Will Give Me A Better Hair Cut?

What's the difference between making an appointment with a hairstylist and a barber?

Does it matter at all when it comes to how men look after themselves?

Most of the time, the difference between a barbershop and a salon has been the people who work there.

There are many things to consider when choosing the best person to cut your hair.

In this article I will go over some of the things that I have learned to help guide you & help you understand the main differences between a salon and a barber.

"DO I GO TO A BARBER OR HAIRSTYLIST?" IS THE QUESTION.

Most guys go to a barber, but depending on how their hair looks or feels, that might not be the best choice.

Most barbers are taught to use clippers to cut shorter, more traditional hairstyles for men, while salon stylists are taught to use scissors to cut longer, fuller hairstyles for men.

The main thing a barber does is cut the hair of men. Barbers are the traditional, no-frills kind of hair stylists.

Barbers blend, fade, and shave men's hair with great skill. In fact, a straight-razor shave can only be done by a barber, not a hairstylist.

Barbers offer services that are just for men (and some women depending on their desired haircut).

You can get a haircut from someone who knows how to cut men's hair, as well as a beard trim, a moustache trim, a scalp massage, a line up, and a lot of other things.

This includes a hot lather shave with a straight razor, which is said to be the sign of a great barbershop.

As more high-end barbershops and salons for men become popular, the line between barbers and stylists is blurring.

In the past, barbers only cut men's hair and used clippers to do it.

Most of the time, men-only barbershops didn't have much to offer in the way of colour and other services that you might find in a salon.

Usually, barbers do things like give great shaves with a straight razor, but that's about it.

On the other hand, stylists are usually good with scissors and longer hair, but often not as good with clippers.

Stylists also pay a lot more attention to recommending products, hair colour, chemical services, and other treatments for the hair.

If you want to colour your hair or have long hair, you should go to a hairstylist instead of a barber.

Most stylists have more experience cutting and styling hair that is longer.

You want to get your hair coloured. Most barbers don't do a lot of colouring, so you're probably better off going to a stylist.

You want a style that is more on trend and less old-fashioned. A stylist usually knows more about current trends and tends to take more courses that teach about new ones.

You want to make a bigger change to the way your hair looks.

During the consultation, a stylist will usually suggest a style that would look better on your face.

You want to do things like manicures, pedicures, facials, and more at the salon. You probably never saw your grandfather get a pedicure, but now you can get one and not worry about losing your "man card."


Be a better fit for you if you want a short, traditional haircut like a buzzcut, flattop, fade, or military style.

You want your hair to look as simple as possible. Most barbers will cut your hair in a way that makes it look good on its own.

You'd like to shave. In many high-end barbershops, you can get a hot lather face shave, which is a real treat. We really think you should get one of these every month.

You want to get away from your day for an hour. Barbershops can be a great place for guys to get to know each other.

Which one do you go to? Let me know in the comments.