Old school barber asked me why I rush every haircut

Had a 68 year old barber named Lou watch me do a skin fade last Tuesday, sitting right in the empty chair. After I finished he said "you did that in 22 minutes, why?" I told him clients expect speed now. He shook his head and said nobody remembers a fast fade, they remember one that lasts. Made me think about all the corners I cut, like skipping the second pass on the neckline or rushing the blend. Anyone else feel pressure to hurry because of booking apps and review culture?

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wood.noah2d ago

Lou's right. Fast just means rushed, not better.