Every year around this time, somebody sits down in the chair and says, “I’ve got family coming in Thursday, make me look like I have my life together.” Fair enough. The holidays sneak up fast, and a fresh cut is one of the easiest ways to feel ready for the photos, the dinners and the relatives who haven’t seen you since last year.
So if you’re planning a holiday haircut in Bullhead City, here’s how I’d think about the timing, the way I’d tell a buddy.
Don’t get it cut the morning of
It feels smart to get the freshest cut possible right before the big day, but a brand new cut can look a little too sharp for a day or two, especially on short fades where the skin’s still showing. Most cuts settle in and look their most natural a few days later. For a lot of people, the sweet spot is somewhere around three to seven days before the event.
Count back from your usual rhythm
If you normally come in every three weeks, just line up your cut so it lands a few days before the holiday instead of a few days after. Sometimes that means going a little sooner than usual, sometimes a little later. Either way, you get to the table looking like you meant to.
Plan around the rush
The days right before a holiday tend to be when everybody has the same idea. If your schedule is tight, it helps to plan a little ahead instead of waiting until the last afternoon. Grabbing a time early means one less thing to think about while you’re dealing with groceries, travel and everything else.
Keep it familiar right before a big event
The week before family photos probably isn’t the time to try a dramatic new look for the first time. If you want to switch things up, try it a few weeks earlier so you’ve got time to get used to it, and so there’s room to tweak it. Right before the holidays, it’s usually best to stick with what you know looks good on you.
Tidy up between the cut and the big day
A few small things keep a cut looking fresh through a long holiday weekend:
Wash and style it the way you normally do, so you know how it’ll sit.
Keep any facial hair clean and even, and the neckline tidy.
Pack whatever product you use if you’re traveling, so you’re not stuck without it.
Come see us in Bullhead City
If you want to look sharp for the holidays, come by Shark Tank Barbershop in Bullhead City at 2840 Highway 95, Suite 104, Bullhead City, AZ. Walk-ins are welcome, and you pay in person when you’re done. If you’d rather lock in a time before things get busy, you can book at our Bullhead City shop here.
Quick heads-up so you land at the right place: this post and that booking link are for our Bullhead City, Arizona location on Highway 95, not our San Clemente, California shop.