It all started with a random YouTube binge late one night. I had fallen down the rabbit hole of Fortnite highlight reels, and in almost every other video, I saw this kid — Clix. Not only was he cracked at the game, but the dude had this sharp, stylish haircut that just stuck with me. Clean on the sides, textured on top, and a little messy in the coolest way possible. That’s when it hit me — I needed a change, and maybe the Clix haircut was it.
Now, I’m not one to experiment much with my hair. I’ve had the same faded side part for the last few years. But something about the Clix look just seemed fresh — trendy but chill. So, I screenshotted a couple of his recent photos and booked an appointment with my regular barber, Alex.
When I showed up for my appointment, I had that nervous excitement buzzing in my chest. You know that feeling when you're about to do something a little out of your comfort zone? Yeah, that. Alex greeted me like usual, draped the cape over me, and asked, “The usual?”
I shook my head. “Nah man, I’m thinking something different today,” I said, pulling up the screenshot on my phone. “You know this guy? Clix?”
He squinted at the photo. “Fortnite kid, right? Yeah, I’ve seen him. You want that look?”
“Exactly that,” I nodded.
He studied the photo a bit more, then gave me a grin. “Alright, let’s make it happen.”
He explained that the Clix haircut was basically a high taper fade with a messy fringe, some volume on top, and just a little length to work with. Not super complicated, but the style came down to the texture and confidence. As he got to work, I could already see the transformation happening.
The buzz of the clippers was weirdly satisfying. I watched my old haircut slowly disappear, replaced by sharp edges and a cleaner silhouette. When he moved on to the scissors to work on the top, he used some texturizing techniques I’d never seen him do on me before. It felt different — in a good way.
The entire process took maybe 35–40 minutes. When he spun the chair around for the final reveal, I almost didn’t recognize myself — but in the best way possible.
It looked clean. The fade was on point, the top had movement, and the little fringe at the front gave me that signature Clix vibe. I looked younger, more modern, and honestly, more confident.
When I left the shop and checked myself out in the reflection of car windows, I couldn’t stop smirking. I took a few selfies and posted one to my story with the caption “Clix vibes only ?.” The responses started rolling in fast.
“Bro, that cut is fire ?”
“Where’d you get that done? Looks sick.”
“Clix would be proud.”
Even my younger cousin — who’s deep into Fortnite — texted me: “Yo, you look like a streamer now.”
It’s crazy how much a haircut can switch up your whole energy. I didn’t just look different — I felt different. More put together. More confident. It might sound silly, but that one visit to the barber gave me a boost I didn’t know I needed.
So yeah, if you’ve ever looked at a picture of someone online and thought, “Could I pull that off?” — go for it. Show it to your barber, trust the process, and don’t be afraid to try something new. The worst-case scenario? Hair grows back. But the best case? You might just unlock a new version of yourself.
And now? I’m booked every three weeks for the Clix haircut. No more “the usual” for me.