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A regular at my shop in Tacoma asked me to cut his hair like his dad used to
This guy comes in every month, always gets a simple fade. Last week, he pulls out a worn photo from his wallet. It's his dad, from the 80s, with a classic flat top. He said, 'My old man passed last month. Can you do this for me?' I hadn't done a true flat top in maybe ten years. I had to dig out my old clipper guards and really take my time. The whole cut was quiet, just the sound of the clippers. When I was done, he looked in the mirror, got a bit choked up, and just said, 'That's him.' It hit me hard. We're not just cutting hair. We're helping people hold onto pieces of their story. How do you all handle those really personal, emotional requests in the chair?
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noahhall7d agoTop Commenter
Man, that story got me right in the chest. Those quiet moments are the real deal. You just have to match their energy, go slow, and listen more than you talk. It's an honor to be part of something that heavy.
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