Went to Erics in Sanlitun because a friend recommendet it.

Although the cut was not a terrible disaster, I didn't walk out of there looking great in anyway.

I chose the cheapest stylist so perhaps it was my own fault for not wanting to fork out 500 rmb for a simple trim, i still feel like it should have been better for the price you pay.

I could probably get a similar haircut at a semi-decent chinese place for around 50 rmb, so whats the point of paying 200 + rmb for a stylist that doesn't speak english?

A senior stylist translated what I wanted to the chinese hairdresser but apparently my wants must have been lost somewhere in translation. Giving him (the hairdresser) the benefit of the doubt, perhaps he is really great at cutting hair but just could not give me the cut i wanted because of language issues...

Basically, unless you are prepared to spend lots of money for a senior stylist, dont bother.