The recommended tipping standard for barbers is 15-20% of the total cost of the haircut. This means that if your cut costs $40, you should tip between $6-$8. Of course, tipping is always at your discretion. Feel free to tip more or less, depending on those considerations above.

People go to barber shops for a variety of reasons. Firstly, they offer professional haircuts and styling services that are tailored to the individual's needs. Secondly, barbershops often provide additional services such as beard trimming, shaving, facial treatments and hair coloring.

Ask around: Maybe someone you work with, or the guy who serves your morning coffee on the way into work who always seems to have great hair. You may feel a bit embarrassed if it's a stranger, but to him, it'll be a huge compliment. Just say you're looking for a good barber and need a recommendation.

Barbers are licensed to cut, color, perm, shampoo, and style hair, and provide shaves. They may use tools like scissors, clippers, razors, and combs.