Here are a few things your hair stylist might think, but certainly will not tell you:
1) Saying things like "Oh, I just don't know, you're the professional, do whatever you think," or "Just cut it," give me NOTHING to go on. Just cut it, you say? Ok, I will give you a 4 all over (ladies, this is equivalent to about a half inch of hair). A buzz is quick and easy for me, and you did say just "cut it". Please, please, PLEASE at least have some semblance of what you're looking to achieve with your stylist that day. We love when you ask us for our opinions, but you know what you like, so guide us in the right direction.
2) "Well, (insert your regular stylists name here) does it like this," This is perhaps one of the things I dislike hearing the most from clients. Why, you ask? Because I, clearly, am not your normal hair stylist. You're in my chair for some reason; couldn't get an appointment with your regular stylist? Couldn't wait? I don't know, but I do know that every stylist, ALL of us cut differently. We can come up with similar results but please don't sit there and scrutinize every snip I make because "well _____ does it like this,". If you have a stylist that you absolutely adore, go to her and stick with her(or him!). Both you and your stylist will be happy.
3) Have realistic expectations! I can't tell you how many people I've had in my chair say "It doesn't look like the picture". Everyone's hair texture/density is different. If you have curl but want a haircut like Jennifer Aniston, you're going to have to do a good amount of styling (IE: blow drying and flat ironing) to get the look you're going for.
Also, if you come in a salon with black in your hair and want to leave that day being a platinum blonde, please understand it's not going to happen. Well, at least with your hair attached to your head.We see this a lot, people come in with a picture of a color they want but it may not be possible to achieve that exact result. It depends on the history of your hair and the result you want.
Oh, and please don't look at me like I'm a loony when I tell you that to correct your color may run you anywhere between $100-$150. If your hair is splotchy, at home color and you want it fixed, it takes time, effort, and sometimes lots and lots of product. That steep price tag is the result of DIY products like Feria. Best advice? Don't color your hair at home.
4) Men! Listen up lads! Believe me when I say that I just adore my male clientele. They're always so fun and easy going, very nice guys. But men, barbers and hair stylists have different licenses, we go to different schools and learn different curriculum. Barbers don't learn about skin, nails or haircolor like we stylists do; and hair stylists don't learn in depth men's cutting or the art of the shave. Most of us get maybe 2-3 hours of cutting in the 1600 of them that we're in school, and we're not licensed at all to do the fancy straight blade shave that barbers are able to do. So if you're a man and you normally see a barber, but for some reason end up in a salon chair, understand that your result is going to be different.
5) Gratuity is always appreciated. Although we may love what we do, hair styling is a job, a means of an income. Is it necessary? Nope, but if your stylist spends two hours high lighting, cutting and styling your hair, she deserves a little something extra, especially if you're thrilled with the results. Below is a link with a few good tips(HA!) for gratuity.
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There you have it, a few tips to keep in mind next time you hit the salon. I hope it makes your next appointment go a little smoother =)
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