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Alright, let’s talk about them fancy haircuts, the kind the young fellas get nowadays. I hear they call some of ’em “Ivy League” and some others “military” cuts. Now, I ain’t no expert, mind you, but I’ve seen a thing or two in my days, and I can tell ya what looks neat and what looks like a rooster got tangled in a bush.
First off, this “Ivy League” haircut. Sounds all highfalutin, doesn’t it? From what I gather, it’s kinda like a regular short haircut, but with a little bit more hair on top, so you can comb it to the side. They say it’s called “Harvard Clip” or “Princeton” too. Sounds like them rich college boys’ haircuts to me. I guess it’s supposed to make ya look all smart and proper-like. But to me, it just looks like a neat, short haircut. Nothin’ too fancy.
Now, them military haircuts, that’s a whole different story. Them boys in the army, they don’t got time for fussin’ with their hair. They need somethin’ short, somethin’ easy. I heard of one called “High and Tight.” Sounds about right. Short on the sides, short on the top, almost like they shaved it all off. No muss, no fuss. Probably keeps ya cool in the hot sun too.
- I seen some young fellas with somethin’ called a “crew cut” too. That’s kinda like the Ivy League one, but shorter on top. Just a little bit of hair stickin’ up, like a brush. It’s a good, clean look, I reckon.
- Then there’s the “buzz cut.” That’s when they just shave it all off, real short. Like a baby’s behind, smooth as a whistle. That’s what my grandson got when he went into the army. Said it was easier that way.
So, what’s the difference between these Ivy League and military haircuts? Well, to me, it’s all about how much hair ya wanna keep and how much time ya wanna spend on it. The Ivy League, that’s for the fellas who wanna look a little bit fancy, a little bit put-together. They probably spend a few minutes comb their hair in the mornin’. The military, that’s for the fellas who don’t got time for that nonsense. They need somethin’ quick, somethin’ easy, somethin’ that won’t get in the way.
I remember my husband, bless his soul, he always had a simple haircut. Just short and neat, nothin’ fancy. He used to say, “A man’s hair shouldn’t take longer to fix than a woman’s.” He had a point, I guess. These days, these young fellas spend more time in front of the mirror than a peacock. I don’t get it, but I guess that’s just how things are now.
But you know what? It don’t really matter what kind of haircut ya get. What matters is what’s inside. A good heart and a strong work ethic, that’s what makes a man, not some fancy haircut. My husband, he didn’t have no fancy Ivy League haircut, but he was the best man I ever knew. He worked hard, he loved his family, and he always treated people with respect. That’s what matters, not how much hair ya got on yer head.
So, whether ya get an Ivy League, a military cut, or somethin’ in between, just make sure it suits ya. Make sure it makes ya feel good about yourself. And don’t spend too much time fussin’ over it. Life’s too short for that.
Anyways, that’s just my two cents on the matter. Like I said, I ain’t no expert, but I know what I like. And I like a man who looks neat and tidy, no matter what kind of haircut he’s got. And that’s the truth.
Now, if you’re looking for one of these fancy haircuts, you best go to a barber. Don’t try cuttin’ your own hair, unless you wanna end up lookin’ like a scarecrow. And don’t go askin’ for some fancy name you heard on the TV. Just tell the barber what you want, plain and simple. Like, “Short on the sides, a little longer on top,” or “Just shave it all off.” That’s how you get a good haircut, without all the fuss.
And one more thing, don’t forget to tip the barber! They work hard, and they deserve a little extra somethin’ for their trouble. A few dollars, that’s all it takes. It’s just the right thing to do. Alright, I think I’ve said enough about haircuts for one day. I’m gonna go make myself a cup of tea. My throat’s dry from all this talkin’. Y’all take care now, and don’t go gettin’ any crazy haircuts!
Tags: Ivy League Haircut, Military Haircut, High and Tight, Crew Cut, Buzz Cut, Mens Haircuts, Hairstyles, Hair, Grooming, Barber
