Getting a haircut in Da Nang when you can't speak Vietnamese

Getting a haircut is a small thing but can easily become a disaster when both sides don't understand each other. A few ways to keep it simple: Bring a photo. This is the most effective way, better than any attempt to describe. Open 2–3 hairstyle photos on your phone before you sit down in the chair. Mention the number. The barber here is familiar with clipper numbers: number 1 is very short, numbers 3–4 are medium, and number 6 is longer. Point to the nape and sides, then say the number—they'll understand immediately. Show the length with your fingers instead of saying 'a bit shorter'—'a bit' means something different to everyone. Reference price: casual barbershops around 50–80 thousand for men, specialized barber shops 100–200 thousand, usually includes washing and shaving. A personalized head massage shampoo is really worth trying — it's something Vietnam does so much better than many other places. On busy weekends, try visiting during the week or book ahead to avoid a long wait. Several barber shops on VietSpots are pinned below.