Before you even enter a shop to get a haircut, make sure you research the situation. If you're new to the neighborhood, ask people you know for a recommendation. You should specifically seek out the recommendation from a man who has a haircut that you respect. There's a good chance they will give you the name of the person who cuts their hair. If you don't know anybody to give you a personal recommendation, you can always search online. Try and use keywords on a search engine that is target at male grooming. There are also plenty of places that have online reviews, so take a look to see how other people in the community feel.
Once you're in the shop itself, there's plenty to look for when considering if you want to give the barber future business. You'll want to see if the man who cuts your hair has a lot of confidence. If he doesn't care about impressing you, will he care about your hair? You also want a person who will tell you what kind of hair will work best depending on your face shape. They can offer good suggestions to make sure you walk out looking like a million dollars. Check out well groomed the man cutting your hair happens to be. If he's has a poor head of hair, there's a good chance his haircuts won't be worth the time and money. Any who prides themselves in cutting hair will make sure their personal appearance is up to par. Make sure you also take note of how clean the shop looks. If the shop looks awful, you probably should just walk out the door and find another option. You want a shop that looks sanitary and organized. A barber who has tools lying all over the place with hair piling up under the seats may be a good indication that he won't be very careful when working on your hair.
At the end of the day, you want a person who will ask questions when cutting your hair, but also seem like they're confident in their skills. It's up to them to make sure you walk away looking good, so make sure you select a qualified person to cut your hair. You may think that a haircut is just a little element of life, but don't forget: a good barber can go a long way.