'[She] wanted a legit bowl cut': 20+ Comical haircuts that hair stylists were hesitant to do

Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor

Apr 25, 2024 3:00 PM EDT

Many of us bring a photo of our ideal haircut to an appointment at a hair salon. It's a good way to show the hairstylist what you're looking for, and to direct them towards the right color or hairdo. But sometimes you show that picture to the stylist and they make a face. They might tell you that with your hair texture or length, your ideal cut may look way better on the model than it would on you. Some barbers will warn you multiple times that the look you're demanding isn't going to frame your face or look remotely stylish. But according to these hair stylists, a few of their wackier customers will insist on getting the most bizarre hairstyles possible.

Here's your fun fact of the day: did you know there's a style called the "jellyfish haircut"? If I had to see it, so do you. Apparently, a lot of people have been wanting this haircut. Other people insisted on getting mullets, which are sort of in fashion at the moment. You can just tell some of these hairdressers have seen some things in their many years of barbering. They can't deny their guest's most ridiculous requests, but they also may tell them not to tell anyone who gave them that haircut in the first place.

Up next, read about these freelance artists who had super entitled clients, like one person who "had a guy try to pay me with pottery."