M Arida, a barber based in Providence, Rhode Island, knows this struggle firsthand.

Hairstyling is a language all its own. And the sooner you master it, the sooner you'll get the haircut you want ...

Guys, this is the place to go if you want a no-nonsense "regular men's haircut." Sicilian-born Tony, or one of the three other pale-blue-smock-wearing barbers, will comb, cut, and clip your hair ...

Right now, Sixth Man Barber Shop focuses on men’s haircuts, but they plan to add women’s services in the future. The shop opened in February 2024 and hopes to expand with more locations.