Men’s Hair FAQ’s

Everything you need to know about choosing the right haircut, finding the right salon, and getting the most from every visit.

1924 Fine Men's Salon Frequently asked Questions

  • 1. I don't know what haircut would look good on me. Can you help?

    Absolutely. In fact, that's one of the most common reasons men come to us.

    You don't need to know the name of a haircut or have the perfect picture. Our job is to help you figure out what works best for you.

    We'll talk about your hair, your daily routine, and what you like and don't like about past haircuts. Then we'll look at your hair type, the way it grows, and your face shape before making a recommendation.

    A great haircut isn't about following the latest trend. It's about finding a style that fits you, looks good as it grows out, and is easy for you to manage at home.

  • 2. Do I need to know the name of the haircut I want?

    No. In fact, most of our clients couldn't tell you the name of their haircut—and that's perfectly okay. You don't need to know clipper numbers, haircut names, or barber terms. Just tell us what you like, what you don't like, or what you'd like to change. A picture can help, but even that's not required.

    Our job is to ask the right questions and recommend a haircut that fits your hair, your lifestyle, and the amount of time you want to spend styling it.

  • 3. Should I bring a picture?

    Yes, if you have one. A picture is a great place to start, but it's not required.

    Pictures help us understand the style you're going for. From there, we'll look at your hair type, the way your hair grows, and your face shape to create a haircut that works for you.

    The goal isn't to copy someone else's haircut. It's to create the best version of that style for your hair.

    The best haircut isn't the one that looks exactly like the picture. It's the one that looks like it was made for you.

  • 4. Can you fix a bad haircut?

    Yes. We can almost always make a bad haircut look much better right away.

    We'll start by looking at what you don't like and talking about where you want to end up. Then we'll create a plan to get you there.

    Sometimes we can completely fix a haircut in one visit. Other times, the haircut may need to grow a little before we can create the best result. In those cases, we'll make it look its best today and continue improving it over your next few visits.

    Our goal isn't just to fix a bad haircut. It's to help you end up with the best haircut for you.

  • 5. How often should I get my haircut?

    Most men look their best when they get a haircut every 3 to 6 weeks, but there's no one schedule that's right for everyone.

    The best timing depends on your haircut, how fast your hair grows, and how polished you like to look. Shorter styles usually need more frequent visits, while longer styles can often go a little longer.

    We'll recommend a schedule that fits your haircut and your lifestyle.

    A great haircut shouldn't just look good the day you leave the salon. It should continue looking good until it's time for your next visit.

  • 6. Should I go to a barber shop or a salon?

    It depends on what you're looking for. If your goal is a simple, traditional barber-style haircut, a good barber shop may be the right choice. If you're looking for a stylist who primarily works with women's hair, a traditional salon may be a better fit.

    At 1924, we've built something different. Our licensed stylists and barbers all specialize in men's hair and combine the strengths of both professions. That gives us more options to recommend the haircut that's best for you—not just the haircut that fits one approach.

    If all you want is a quick, basic haircut, there are plenty of good places to get one. But if you want a haircut that's personalized to you, along with a premium experience from start to finish, that's where we believe we offer something different.

    In the end, it comes down to how much you care about your hair—and how much you care about the experience.

  • 7. Why do haircuts cost more at 1924?

    We're not the right fit for everyone—and that's okay.

    If you're looking for the lowest-priced haircut or the fastest haircut, there are plenty of places that may be a better fit. That's simply not what we set out to be.

    Our team is trained by some of the best men's technical educators in the United States. That training helps us deliver a high level of consistency across the salon and solve men's hair challenges that many other places struggle with.

    Clients also come back because of how we make them feel. We take the haircut seriously, but we take the entire client experience just as seriously.

    The value of 1924 is not only in one good haircut. It's knowing you can return again and again and expect great hair, a consistent experience, and a team that genuinely cares about you.

  • 8. Can you help with thinning hair, cowlicks, or other difficult hair challenges?

    Absolutely. Solving hair challenges is one of the most technical parts of men's haircutting.

    Every head of hair presents a different set of challenges. Some men have a stubborn cowlick. Others have thinning hair, a difficult crown, heavy sides, flat hair, or hair that seems to grow in every direction. Solving those challenges isn't guesswork. It's understanding how men's hair behaves and knowing which haircutting techniques will produce the best result.

    That's why our team is trained in the American Crew Menswork haircutting system. Before deciding how to cut your hair, we analyze how it grows, how much density it has, where it gains weight, and how it naturally wants to move. Then we apply the techniques best suited to your hair—adjusting length, weight, layering, graduation, and other technical elements to work with your natural growth instead of against it.

    Those technical decisions don't just determine how your haircut looks when you leave the salon. They determine how it performs over the next several weeks as it grows.

    The goal isn't to fight your hair. It's to understand it, work with it, and help it look its best every day until your next haircut.

  • 9. What should I look for when choosing a men's salon?

    Most salons can give you a good haircut. The real question is whether they can do it consistently, solve hair challenges, and help you improve your look over time.

    Before you book, look for signs that the salon truly specializes in men's hair. Do they invest in continuing education? Do they explain how they approach men's haircutting, or do they simply tell you they're the best? Do their reviews talk about consistency, trust, and long-term relationships? Do they show a variety of real clients instead of the same trendy haircut over and over?

    One of the biggest signs of an experienced men's salon is that they have a plan. If you're changing your hairstyle, growing your hair out, correcting a bad haircut, or dealing with thinning hair, they should be able to explain not only what they'll do today, but how they'll help you achieve your best look over the next several visits.

    The best men's salons don't just deliver a great haircut. They provide the knowledge, guidance, and long-term plan to help you look your best.