Alright, so check it out, I finally bit the bullet and tried to get that Jaime Lannister haircut. You know, the whole golden-haired knight thing? I figured, why not? Quarantine’s been weird, and I needed a change.
First things first, I spent, like, an hour scouring the internet for decent reference pics. You can’t just walk in and say “Give me the Kingslayer look,” right? I needed specifics. Found a bunch of angles and variations, even some from the later seasons where his hair was a bit shorter and grungier. Saved ’em all to my phone.
Then came the actual haircut. Now, I usually just buzz my head ’cause it’s easy, but this time I went to a proper barber. Showed him the pics, explained what I was going for – the length on top, the slightly faded sides, the general flow. He seemed to get it, nodded a lot, and started snipping away.
Here’s where things got a little hairy (pun intended). The barber started with the sides, and I swear he went a little too short at first. I was watching in the mirror like a hawk, ready to say something, but I decided to trust the process. He blended it really well into the top, so it ended up looking okay.
The top was the tricky part. It’s gotta be long enough to style, but not so long that it looks like a mop. He did a good job of texturizing it, adding some layers to give it movement. That’s key to the Jaime Lannister vibe – it’s gotta look effortlessly cool, not like you’ve spent hours in front of the mirror.
After the cut, he styled it with some matte pomade. Showed me how to run it through my hair, focusing on the roots to give it some lift. Honestly, the styling made all the difference. It went from “meh” to “okay, I can see it” pretty quickly.
Got home, took a bunch of pics. It’s not a perfect match, I’m no Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, but it’s close enough. The wife actually liked it, which is a win. Said it made me look “distinguished,” whatever that means.
Here’s the breakdown of what I learned:
- Reference Pics are Key: Don’t just rely on a name. Show your barber exactly what you want.
- Trust the Process (to a Point): Barbers know their stuff. Let them work their magic, but don’t be afraid to speak up if something looks off.
- Styling is Essential: The right product and technique can make or break the whole look.
- Manage Expectations: You’re not gonna magically transform into a fictional character. Just aim for a similar vibe.
All in all, I’m pretty happy with the Jaime Lannister haircut experiment. It’s a bit more maintenance than I’m used to, but it’s a fun change. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go practice my smirking.
