I think we all can relate to those times where we've gone in to get our hair cut with a fabulous idea of how our hair will turn out only to be let down at the outcome. And then what happens? You switch stylists, looking for that one who will know exactly what you want and how to work magic on your hair.
It doesn't have to be that way. And although a true stylist change can be necessary, most good stylists (and I'll explain that later) will give you what you want and need the first time you sit in their chair. Why? Because we want your money and we want you to come back and keep giving us your money!
So here are some helpful tips to help you communicate with your stylist and get the best cut for you!
Bring a Picture:
- A hair stylist is an artist. And artists are very visual people. Bringing in a picture of what you want will always be helpful. In fact, bring in a few!
- Even if it's a variety of pictures where you say, "I like her bangs, but I like these layers" will help us draw a clearer picture of what you're looking for.
Tell Us About Yourself:
- The consultation is the most important part of the service. To us, anyway. It helps us determine exactly what we need to do to get you to come back.
- Be prepared to answer these questions and elaborate:
- How much time do you like to spend styling your hair?
- Are you a wash-n-go gal or do you use styling tools?
- If you're getting color, are you prepared for the upkeep?
- The more you tell us about your daily hair habits, the more we can customize the cut to suit your needs.
Speak Up!:
- If we're doing something you're unsure of, or have a question about what we're doing, speak up!
- Make sure you and the stylist are on the same page. An inch to you may be different than an inch to your stylist, etc.
When to Keep Your Stylist and When to Cut Them Loose:
- A good stylist will ensure you get what you want within limits. You may have completely different hair than that of your "desired hair", and a good stylist will tell you what can and can't be done.
- A good stylist will remember you and will suggest different things every so often. People can get stuck in a hair rut and a good stylist stays abreast of the changing hair trends and can suggest them to you.
- Cut your stylist loose if anything on their station looks unsanitary. This is huge for me! I'm a crazy stickler for following State Board rules. If something is not sanitized from client to client, be wary.
- Cut your stylist loose if there's a big mishap with your hair and they don't offer you anything in return (cut for free, offer to fix it for half price, etc). Now we won't be giving services away for every minor problem, but if your stylist won't work with you, then they don't care if you come back and that's not someone you want doing your hair anyway.
Hope these tips help you have a successful hair cut! Happy hair days!
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