Running low on fresh ideas to spark conversation in your barber community? Would You Rather questions are a playful way to get members thinking and talking. Use these imaginative templates to energize your group and keep the discussions flowing.
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Would You Rather questions tap into our natural curiosity and desire to share opinions. By presenting members with two intriguing options, you invite them to reveal their preferences, experiences, and reasoning, sparking genuine conversations. This playful format lowers barriers for participation, making it easy for everyone to join in regardless of expertise or confidence level.
Barber-themed Would You Rather questions add a fun twist by relating directly to members' interests and daily experiences. These prompts encourage both clients and barbers to share stories, swap tips, and connect over shared dilemmas, building a stronger sense of community. The result is higher engagement, more frequent interactions, and a livelier online space.
Would you rather learn the perfect fade or master beard sculpting? Tell us why.
💡 Example: "Would you rather learn the perfect fade or master beard sculpting? Tell us why."
Would you rather only use scissors or only use clippers for a month?
💡 Example: "Would you rather only use scissors or only use clippers for a month?"
Would you rather have a client who talks nonstop or one who never speaks?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a client who talks nonstop or one who never speaks?"
Would you rather give ten quick trims or two detailed restyles in a day?
💡 Example: "Would you rather give ten quick trims or two detailed restyles in a day?"
Would you rather never have to clean up hair again or always have perfect lighting?
💡 Example: "Would you rather never have to clean up hair again or always have perfect lighting?"
Would you rather use only vintage barber tools or only the latest tech gear?
💡 Example: "Would you rather use only vintage barber tools or only the latest tech gear?"
Would you rather give yourself a haircut or trust a new barber with your hair?
💡 Example: "Would you rather give yourself a haircut or trust a new barber with your hair?"
Would you rather cut a celebrity's hair or win a national barber award?
💡 Example: "Would you rather cut a celebrity's hair or win a national barber award?"
Would you rather have unlimited hair products or unlimited styling tools?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have unlimited hair products or unlimited styling tools?"
Would you rather specialize in fades or creative color work? Share your choice!
💡 Example: "Would you rather specialize in fades or creative color work? Share your choice!"
Would you rather work in a busy city shop or a quiet neighborhood barbershop?
💡 Example: "Would you rather work in a busy city shop or a quiet neighborhood barbershop?"
Would you rather always have to fix bad DIY cuts or handle tricky cowlicks?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always have to fix bad DIY cuts or handle tricky cowlicks?"
Would you rather have every appointment run early or always end right on time?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have every appointment run early or always end right on time?"
Would you rather have music playing or total silence while you work?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have music playing or total silence while you work?"
Would you rather master straight razor shaves or advanced hair art?
💡 Example: "Would you rather master straight razor shaves or advanced hair art?"
Would you rather only cut hair for kids or only for seniors for a year?
💡 Example: "Would you rather only cut hair for kids or only for seniors for a year?"
Would you rather work with wet hair or dry hair every time?
💡 Example: "Would you rather work with wet hair or dry hair every time?"
Would you rather have a line out the door or a fully booked calendar every week?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a line out the door or a fully booked calendar every week?"
Would you rather teach barbering classes or open your own shop?
💡 Example: "Would you rather teach barbering classes or open your own shop?"
Would you rather have perfect hair yourself or give everyone else perfect hair?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have perfect hair yourself or give everyone else perfect hair?"
Would you rather do one haircut style all day or switch it up every hour?
💡 Example: "Would you rather do one haircut style all day or switch it up every hour?"
Would you rather spend extra time on consultation or on styling at the end?
💡 Example: "Would you rather spend extra time on consultation or on styling at the end?"
Would you rather only offer traditional cuts or only trendy designs?
💡 Example: "Would you rather only offer traditional cuts or only trendy designs?"
Would you rather always cut hair in the morning or only in the evenings?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always cut hair in the morning or only in the evenings?"
Would you rather have the best chairs or the best mirrors in your shop?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have the best chairs or the best mirrors in your shop?"
Would you rather never run out of cape clips or always have fresh towels?
💡 Example: "Would you rather never run out of cape clips or always have fresh towels?"
Would you rather cut your own hair blindfolded or let a friend try barbering on you?
💡 Example: "Would you rather cut your own hair blindfolded or let a friend try barbering on you?"
Would you rather only listen to barber podcasts or watch barber tutorials?
💡 Example: "Would you rather only listen to barber podcasts or watch barber tutorials?"
Would you rather have free coffee every day or free hair products for a year?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have free coffee every day or free hair products for a year?"
Would you rather work solo or as part of a big barber team?
💡 Example: "Would you rather work solo or as part of a big barber team?"
Would you rather have a client with wild hair or a client with a wild story?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a client with wild hair or a client with a wild story?"
Would you rather give free cuts to friends or get free cuts from a pro?
💡 Example: "Would you rather give free cuts to friends or get free cuts from a pro?"
Would you rather always be booked solid or have lots of walk-ins?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always be booked solid or have lots of walk-ins?"
Would you rather offer beard trims or hot towel shaves only for a week?
💡 Example: "Would you rather offer beard trims or hot towel shaves only for a week?"
Would you rather invent a new hairstyle or revive a classic cut?
💡 Example: "Would you rather invent a new hairstyle or revive a classic cut?"
Would you rather work one long day or split shifts throughout the week?
💡 Example: "Would you rather work one long day or split shifts throughout the week?"
Would you rather have the best shop location or the best team?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have the best shop location or the best team?"
Would you rather get a massive tip from one client or small tips from every client?
💡 Example: "Would you rather get a massive tip from one client or small tips from every client?"
Would you rather win a year's supply of pomade or a brand new barber chair?
💡 Example: "Would you rather win a year's supply of pomade or a brand new barber chair?"
Would you rather cut hair at a music festival or at a sports event?
💡 Example: "Would you rather cut hair at a music festival or at a sports event?"
Would you rather train a new apprentice or take a masterclass yourself?
💡 Example: "Would you rather train a new apprentice or take a masterclass yourself?"
Would you rather have a signature haircut named after you or a signature product?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a signature haircut named after you or a signature product?"
Pick a Would You Rather template that fits your community's vibe and post it as a standalone question or conversation starter. Encourage members to answer in the comments and share why they chose their option. You can use these as weekly posts, icebreakers, or to liven up slow days. Try pairing a fun image or emoji with your post to catch attention. For best results, respond to members' answers to keep the discussion going.
For all platforms, use concise wording and visuals to grab attention. Pin popular Would You Rather posts for ongoing engagement. Use platform features like polls or stories where available for quick responses. Always moderate comments to maintain a friendly and inclusive space.
Engage your community by crafting Would You Rather posts that pit well-known barbering styles against each other, such as 'Would you rather give a skin fade or a classic taper?' Use terminology familiar to barbers and encourage members to share technique tips or client stories related to each style. This sparks conversations around preferences and skill sets unique to the barbering industry.
You can use Would You Rather scenarios like 'Would you rather redo a botched haircut or handle a client who constantly changes their mind?' This encourages barbers to share real-life experiences and strategies for overcoming common professional challenges, fostering peer-to-peer support within your community.
Absolutely! Asking questions such as 'Would you rather use clippers or scissors exclusively for a week?' taps into the strong opinions barbers have about their tools and techniques. This not only drives engagement but also opens up discussions about best practices and tool recommendations specific to barbering.
Craft posts like 'Would you rather specialize in beard sculpting or clean shaves?' to encourage members to share which trends are most popular with their clients and which they prefer to perform. This helps your community stay informed about evolving client preferences and industry directions.
Definitely! Scenarios like 'Would you rather run a shop with walk-ins only or appointments only?' prompt meaningful discussions about barbershop business models, operational challenges, and customer experiences, all of which are highly relevant to barber professionals.
Create beginner-friendly Would You Rather options that compare foundational skills to more advanced ones—such as 'Would you rather master the razor fade or become a pro at freestyle hair design?' This gives less-experienced members a chance to express their aspirations or learning goals, and invites seasoned barbers to share advice and mentorship, strengthening your community’s connections.
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