Are you typically unsatisfied with your haircuts? If so, it could be that you’re going to the wrong place.

While we normally post hair tutorials, today we’re going to be bringing you a different kind of post. It’s important to keep up to date with the latest men’s hairstyle trend, but it’s also important to talk about other aspects of men’s hair.

One of those important aspects is location. You could be doing everything right and still get a bad haircut. It’s entirely possible that you could go to get your hair cut, picture in hand, knowing what clipper sizes you want, and you could still walk out with a haircut that you don’t love.

If you’re going to a salon, that’s probably the case. Many guys go to salons or places with “clips” or “cuts” in the name. These places cater to a wide audience. Because of that, salon stylists are usually generalists, meaning they know a wide range of haircuts. This sounds good at first, but what you really want is a specialist. Instead of a stylist who is okay at a plethora of haircuts, you want someone who is excellent at a select few styles.

That’s where barbers come in. Barbers are specially trained to cut men’s hair. They know what men are looking for in a haircut and are familiar with the range of men’s styles. And going to a male barber is extremely helpful because he can relate to you. As a guy himself, your barber will draw upon his knowledge of men’s hair to help you decide what’s best for you.

Going to a barbershop is also about more than getting a first-rate cut. The experience of a barbershop is unlike any other. In a barbershop, you can relax and unwind in a pleasant, welcoming atmosphere, which is a far cry from the sterile environment of most salons.

In the end, it’s up to you to decide where you want to go for a haircut. But before you make your final decision, here are 6 reasons why you should go to a barbershop.