I got tired of everyone using clippers. I mean how hard is that? So I started cutting my own hair. That lasted a couple years and then I got tired of it.
Now I go to this little lady that uses clippers on the side and back and scissors on the top. For my long haired son, she just uses clippers. So I guess my advice is go to a good shop but ask for scissors.
A side story: a GF in college worked the front counter at one of the national chain cheap hair places. People would ask her how the cut looked and she would lie her ass off and try not to laugh
