Undoubtedly we’ve all been there, scared in a salon chair with no clue what’s happening to your hair, hoping for the best. Today, we are here to guide you and share some tips to ensure that every salon visit, you leave with what you asked for.
Bring Inspiration Photos. Collect different images of your desired look. These can include:
Styles and colors that you love
Photos that highlight different aspects you love—like bangs from one style, length from another, and color from yet another. We’ll help you piece everything together to create your perfect look!
Photos from social media, magazines, celebrity styles and even cartoons or drawings that catch your eye
Talk About Your Lifestyle:
Are you always busy and don’t have the time to put into a hairstyle every day but want it to be able to transform into a full and voluminous blowout on the weekends? Are you on camera all day and need it to perform and last? Are you a wake up, no fuss, shake and go kind of person who likes to shampoo once a week and have it just fall into place?
What about your style? Do you have an affinity for the decades and want to showcase your awesome wardrobe that you’ve curated, but just need the right cut to pull it altogether? Or are you a marathon runner who whips their hat off at the end of a race and wants it to look good for all of the victory photos? Your hair should be a reflection of your personality while combining the realistic effort level and time you’ll need to achieve your look.
Include Past Photos:
Share pictures of your previous hairstyles that you liked or didn’t like. This helps your stylist understand your preferences and past experiences.
Show What You Don’t Like:
Don’t hesitate to show pictures styles you dislike! This can prevent miscommunication and help your stylist get a bigger picture of styles/shapes that don’t work for you. Hate how your curly hair grows out into a triangle? Look for rounded shapes in your searches. What length of layers do you not like? What about tones of color you want to avoid?
Discuss Maintenance:
In a consultation, the amount of time spent per day styling your hair should absolutely come into the conversation, as well as how often you’d like to return to the salon for maintenance. Do you want to come in once every 2-3 months or 2-3 times a year? We can help you to customize the perfect hair for your preferences.
Utilize Consultation Time:
Take advantage of the consultation phase to ask questions and express any concerns. This is a crucial part of the process where clarity for you and your stylist is key. Face shape, hair type and texture, amount of time you can spend styling are all factors to take into consideration. We also encourage discourse throughout the haircut- we personalize your experience by collaborating with you throughout the service!
Talk About Hair Health:
Make sure to be open about the history of your hair, including any damage and previous color/retexturizing services. This information helps your stylist make informed decisions that keep your comfort and your future hair health a top factor in our suggestions.
Communicate Comfort Levels:
We value open communication and encourage you to feel confident to be vocal about your comfort with length, color, and style. If you have any reservations, please share them with your stylist.
These tips are a great way to begin your hair journey. We want to empower you to communicate with your stylist to ensure you have the most success with your new look!