Do tip 15-20% of the total cost. The standard tip for a barber or hairdresser is 20-30% of the total cost of the service. This is a good baseline to use, but you can adjust the tip based on your satisfaction with the service and your personal budget.

They know how to give you a proper man's haircut. Not something off the TV; not a carbon copy of whatever is trendy. Something that suits you, your style and your personality. Barbers can give you a fine, clipped finish that looks fantastic and is genuinely finished.

Asking for recommendations or referrals is one of the best things you can use to find a new barber quickly and easily. If you've got a friend with stellar hair, then ask them where they get it cut. More often than not, they'll be happy to offer a recommendation to their barber.

Barbers are usually busiest on the weekends, specifically on Fridays and Saturdays. These are the days when most people are off work and have more leisure time to get a haircut.