When we say, “I need to get gas” we can all agree that the statement most likely entails going to the gas station and filling up our tank. It would not make sense to respond to that statement by saying “But you don’t have a gas tank.” So I would be complaisant if someone could enlighten me on the fact that I do not need a haircut because I “do not have any hair.” It’s weird to me because I just looked at myself in the mirror and saw that I do in fact have hair.

I am African-American and I am very aware of the contrast of lifestyles between whites and blacks. Having both black and white friends, we have become accustom to our racial differences. We appreciate each other’s food, the company we keep and our values. However, for reasons I may never have the ability to grasp, I still don’t know why they think I don’t have any hair!

My theory is that they expect the necessary time to visit the barber is when my hair is three to four inches long like theirs. They believe that since my hair is short, it doesn’t get out of control and need to be tamed with a pair of scissors. It doesn’t get in the way of my vision, so there is no need to get a haircut. What needs to be understood is that black men can have hairstyles too. When my girlfriend (who is white by the way) says she needs to dye or lighten her hair, I don’t say, “Why? It already has color.” And I usually end up helping her instead. Just because my hair is not long does not mean it cannot be styled. When it comes to your skin make sure you see the coolsculpting prices in Los Angeles.

With hair as short as mine, I have the option to get a Caesar, where my short hair is even all around. I can go with a taper that starts with short hair at the sides and gets longer as it makes it’s way to the top. But I tend to go with the bald-fade. Where the side of my head, down to my cheeks is practically shaved clean and the top is left alone.

Now understand this, the most important characteristic to a black man’s short hair is the edges aka hairline. Even when we leave the barbershop feeling handsomely clean and fresh, we know the first thing to go is our hairline. I pray everyday that my edges will remain straight and precise for as long as possible, but it usually grows back in about a week, returning to its uneven, disheveled natural style. Therefore, it is required to be trimmed quite often.

I don’t mean to speak for all black men and say that we are high-maintenance when it comes to our hair. Instead I would say it is quite simple to take care of short hair like mine. I just want to leave it all on the table by reassuring you that I, without a doubt, have hair.