How would I describe this hairstyle to my hairstylist?

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I'm awful at describing how I want my hair cut but I found a picture of how I want it cut.  But how would you explain it to a hair cutter? http://www.mylifeisbrilliant.com/best-hairstyles-for-men-2012/  Scroll down a little bit to #5 and its the first one under where it says #5 hort hairstyles for men.

Sandy · Accepted Answer

Take the picture to the stylist.

Steve · Answer

It's essentially an ivy league with an extra long taper on the back and sides. The ivy league just below it with a more typical taper for the style will more fully suit most guys and will grow out better. Some might call either of those styles short regular haircuts  with layered tops rather than ivy leagues. Hair grows at an average rate of 1/8"  per week. A photo is the best way to describe a style to a barber or stylist. 
 ivy league(long crew cut):
 worn spiked up....
http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/45368d8c59451f3a_large
http://oi50.tinypic.com/1fdywx.jpg
 http://oi46.tinypic.com/sgpjs7.jpg
 worn down and brushed to the side...
http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/d2e97250e0614ff6_large
regular haircut:
http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/80803651238e0738_large
http://oi54.tinypic.com/1445gn5.jpg
medium crew cut:
http://books.google.com/books?id=x0EEAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PP1&rview=1&pg=PA44#v=onepage&q&f=false
http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/ae218215599f9a96_large
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 ttp://oi49.tinypic.com/iqzl80.jpg
 short crew cut:
http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/dfbf10e504bce8a1_large
 Some barbers consider that all crew cuts should have a flat top, so it is best to not rely on words alone for even a widely recognized style like a crew cut.
 flat top crew cut:
 http://oi48.tinypic.com/f0dumb.jpg
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 Search the internet for images of football(soccer)star Lukas Podolski for examples of ivy league and crew cut styles. A minute dab of control wax aka butch wax will keep the hair looking well groomed at crew cut and ivy league length. A butch comb also helps with grooming the short pomp styles- the small, flat, plastic, oval, pocket brushes that one finger fits through and barbers sell for about a dollar. A boar bristle military brush is usually available for a few dollars and while too large for a guy to carry in his pocket, is nice to have at home.
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? · Answer

Download the pic to your phone and show the barber.

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How would I describe this hairstyle to my hairstylist?

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