Gave up shaving and haircuts over twenty years ago, just comb, tie hair back and go. Occasionally let the hair that is left down, keeps moving back.

Do you have any photographs of yourself that you could take for your barber to use as a reference? Might help.....

Karen

My wifes Viet Namese hair lady is also a great barber. I cut it short myself in summer then in cooler weather I let her take over

DH went through the same thing when his long time barber passed away. He decided to stay with the same barber shop, mainly because they were clean and sanitary in his experience.
He chose another barber in that shop and "suggested" how to cut his hair. It worked, and DH is happy.
I can't imagine DH going to a stylist, he know what he wants.