Not everyone views a trip to the salon as a treat or some much-needed pamper time; it can leave many of us filled with dread and anticipation, worrying about what lies ahead. You certainly are not alone if you’ve run home and immediately rewashed a curl-by-curl cut after spending hours in a salon chair!
Here are my tips on ensuring you get the cut or color you want instead of results that have you running for your duvet, not wanting to be seen for while!
DON'T BE AFRAID TO SAY NO
A good stylist will ask lots of questions during a consultation, and if you don’t answer these questions honestly, you're setting yourself up for disappointment from the word go. This is a time when being fussy and, dare I say, assertive may work in your favor. So if they've made a suggestion and you hate it, speak up before it's too late.
HAVE AN HONEST CONVERSATION ABOUT YOUR HAIR ABILITY
This may sound silly, but a cut or color that looks great in the salon chair doesn’t mean it will look like that once you’ve washed and styled it yourself. Be honest and let the person doing your hair know how much time you are willing to spend on daily styling and how comfortable you are with styling techniques. Having a cut or color that requires lots of maintenance or styling beyond your ability will soon make you feel you wish you never had it done.
IT'S ALL ABUT THE CONNECTION
Seeking out a stylist based on their reputation, the awards they may have won, or their Instagram portfolio all make great contributing factors when choosing a stylist; however, all of the above tips will be much harder to execute if you're just not vibing with them. Getting a haircut is a personal experience, and if you don’t feel comfortable in the chair or feel able to express who you are genuinely, it may be time to move on, and that's okay.