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

A haircut is a small thing, but it can easily turn into a disaster when both sides don't understand each other. Here are a few ways to keep it neat: Bring a photo. This is the most effective way, better than any attempt to describe. Have 2-3 hairstyle photos ready on your phone before sitting down in the chair. Tell the number. The barber here is familiar with clipper numbers: number 1 is very short, number 3-4 is medium, number 6 is longer. Just point to the back and sides, then say a number—we'll understand right away. Show the length with your fingers instead of saying 'a little shorter'—because 'a little' means something different to everyone. Reference prices: casual barbershops are around 50-80 thousand for men's haircuts, while specialty barber shops charge 100-200 thousand, usually including shampooing and shaving. Private head shampooing and massage really is worth trying — it's something Vietnam does much better than many other places. On busy weekends, going mid-week or booking in advance will help you avoid the wait. A few barber shops from VietSpots are pinned below.