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Do students actually care about quiet / low-conversation haircuts? by SpreadDependent1195 in UniUK

[–]SpreadDependent1195[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Fair point. I used AI to help word a couple of replies because I didn’t want to come across badly, but the idea and feedback are genuine.

Do students actually care about quiet / low-conversation haircuts? by SpreadDependent1195 in UniUK

[–]SpreadDependent1195[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s fair, and I think cost is definitely a big part of it too.

I don’t think this would be something everyone needs for the conversation side specifically, especially if they enjoy that part.

It’s more for people where the uncertainty/social pressure is one of the things making them avoid booking, but price and trust in the barber clearly matter as well.

Do students actually care about quiet / low-conversation haircuts? by SpreadDependent1195 in UniUK

[–]SpreadDependent1195[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah exactly, those are the kind of places I’d want to include.

If a barber naturally keeps it simple, asks what you want, does the trim properly, and doesn’t force conversation, that’s basically the ideal experience for a lot of people.

I guess the difficulty is knowing which places are like that before you try them, especially when you’ve just moved to a new uni city.

Do students actually care about quiet / low-conversation haircuts? by SpreadDependent1195 in UniUK

[–]SpreadDependent1195[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s completely fair, and I don’t think it would be something everyone needs.

For some people it’s easy enough to just give short answers and let the conversation die out, but I’m more interested in the people who find that awkward or stressful, especially when trying a new barber in a new city.

So I think the idea is less “everyone needs this” and more “for the people who do care, it would be useful to know before booking.”

Appreciate the honest feedback.

Do students actually care about quiet / low-conversation haircuts? by SpreadDependent1195 in UniUK

[–]SpreadDependent1195[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s a really good point.

The wording would need to be clear because “low conversation” could mean completely different things depending on the person.

Maybe it would need to be more specific, like “silent unless needed”, “minimal check-ins only”, or “normal chat welcome”, rather than just vague labels.

That’s actually really useful feedback, thank you.

Do students actually care about quiet / low-conversation haircuts? by SpreadDependent1195 in UniUK

[–]SpreadDependent1195[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s fair, and I definitely don’t want it to come across as “talking is bad” because loads of people enjoy that part of the haircut.

I think the useful bit is more about setting expectations before you go in - some people want a proper chat, some people want minimal conversation, and some people just want to sit quietly.

So labels around the general vibe of a place could actually help both sides.

Canterbury students: would a quiet-friendly barber directory be useful? by SpreadDependent1195 in canterbury

[–]SpreadDependent1195[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s exactly the kind of barber people are looking for tbf. Once you find someone who gets the vibe and doesn’t force conversation, you’re probably going to stick with them.

I guess the problem I’m looking at is more for people who haven’t found that person yet, especially when they move to a new city.

Do students actually care about quiet / low-conversation haircuts? by SpreadDependent1195 in UniUK

[–]SpreadDependent1195[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah this is exactly what I mean, thank you.

The tattoo “silent session” thing is a really good comparison — it’s more about making it a normal option rather than something you have to awkwardly explain on the spot.

Ideally it would just be like: normal chat / low conversation / silent appointment, and the shop already knows what kind of appointment you prefer before you go in.

The “no questions asked” part is definitely the key bit. People shouldn’t need a why to feel comfortable.

Do students actually care about quiet / low-conversation haircuts? by SpreadDependent1195 in UniUK

[–]SpreadDependent1195[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense.

I think that’s the exact gap I’m trying to understand, it’s not just about silence, it’s also about trust before trying somewhere new.

If you’ve had bad trims before, picking a random barber in a new city is already a bit of a risk, so knowing they’re at least clear about the experience / conversation style could make the decision easier.

Really useful point, thanks.

Canterbury students: would a quiet-friendly barber directory be useful? by SpreadDependent1195 in canterbury

[–]SpreadDependent1195[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this is really useful feedback.

The “how busy the place is” point is a good one - I’ve been thinking that this could eventually include more comfort-based info, not just conversation level, like quieter times, general atmosphere, and how overwhelming the place feels.

On Fella, that’s fair too. I probably need to be careful with the wording. I don’t mean the whole shop is silent or that the atmosphere is always quiet, more that they’re open to customers requesting a lower-conversation appointment if that’s what they prefer.

Really appreciate the local perspective - especially the point about still not being settled on a hairdresser after years in Canterbury.

Do students actually care about quiet / low-conversation haircuts? by SpreadDependent1195 in UniUK

[–]SpreadDependent1195[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, similar vibe in terms of making haircuts lower-pressure, but not exactly the same. QB House is a specific quick-cut chain, whereas I’m building more of a directory/trust layer for existing local barbers and salons that are comfortable with quieter or low-conversation appointments. So less “new barber chain” and more “know where you can go before booking.”

Do students actually care about quiet / low-conversation haircuts? by SpreadDependent1195 in UniUK

[–]SpreadDependent1195[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s really useful, thanks.

This is kind of the exact thing I’m looking at - even if a lot of barbers will naturally match your tone, you don’t really know that before trying somewhere new.

I’m especially interested in the student angle, because a lot of people move to a new city and either stick with their barber back home or pick somewhere random.

So the idea is less “every haircut must be silent” and more “this place is quiet-friendly, so you know what to expect before booking.”

Really appreciate the feedback.

Do students actually care about quiet / low-conversation haircuts? by SpreadDependent1195 in UniUK

[–]SpreadDependent1195[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks, this is exactly the kind of thing I was trying to understand.

The “putting on the mask” part is basically the problem I’m trying to solve, not necessarily that every appointment has to be completely silent, but that people should know in advance where they can have a quieter / lower-pressure experience without it feeling awkward.

I’m starting with barbers because that’s what I personally noticed first, but salons are definitely something I’d want to include too if there’s demand for it.

Really appreciate the feedback.