a lot of stylists think its all about them. thats why i go to barbers only. stylists either don't get it short enough, or too short, depending on what THEY feel.
That happened to me too when I first moved here. I needed a hair cut, said I wanted some layers and to have fun with it, and out came a mullet. I am going to the girl that Daniel has used in the past and she does a great job. It's just the matter of finding someone who you can get along with and communicate with.