I am very happy with my first haircut by Eddie today. I have been going to another stylist for years and have occasionally tried others just to see if there is someone out there that can do a better job. Needless to say, I have been disappointed every single time so I have grown quite skeptical whenever I go anywhere else. Then I have noticed that my brother has been looking super sharp since last year as he wore a perfectly done undercut for several months and have lately began sporting what I would call a classically trendy 2017 low fade which is so perfectly shaped and tailored that not even one hair appears out of place. That's when I had first found out about Eddie.
Recently, I gotten into that "lets try someone new" mode again and made the appointment with Eddie. To be honest, I was quite skeptical because I don't think is uncommon to find a good stylist or barber to do a good fade and/ or undercut nowadays since those are such popular styles that I believe any working stylist has had a least lots of practice from cutting those styles over and over. After a quick hello/ introduction, I explained to Eddie that I have always liked my hair medium to longer length but is willing to let him decide what he thinks is best suited for me and I was ready to accept that Eddie he would go straight to giving me a fade....except he didn't! He analyzed my hair as he examined its texture, combed it from side to side to find the most natural spot to part my hair, he asked what kind of product I use, I showed him photos of myself in the past, those that I liked and don't, and also samples of what I wish to look like. And guess what, he took everything I said into consideration and explained what could work with the shape of my face and what wouldn't and give me the best haircut I have had in years. He used scissors over comb, a bit of razor, a bit of thinning shears at only specific spots, no clippers were used at any time. He was meticulous, took his time, and appeared confident throughout, and overall took about 35-40 mins from start to finish; and I must say I have not seen my hair look as balanced as it is now. He didn't have to rely on lots of small talk, nor a lengthy hair wash and scalp massage to make me feel good being there. But it was good because Eddie had listened attentively to what I wanted and consulted me on what the possibilities are, then he designed, cut, shape, trim, style, and simply "fixed" my hair. He definitely knows how to cut men's medium length hairstyles. It is now easier to manage, it looks natural and I no longer need to use a lot of product to style it in place. I am sure I will be going back to Eddie for my next cut. read more