First ask the receptionist! The receptionist is the base of the salon. She/he has the most important job. If you call and the person is rude and quick to answer your questions, chances are so is everyone in the salon. A receptionist sets the tone of the salon. The receptionist is the first person to greet you and the last person you see.
Before booking your appointment, I suggest you ask the receptionist the following things:
Which Stylist does a lot of men’s haircuts? A stylist who cuts both men and women tends to be more skilled. The reason for this is there is less room for error in a men's cut. If you mess up a men's cut your only option is to shave his head. In my experience the stylists who had a large male clientele were more experienced with their shears.
Who is the best with your hair texture?
Do you have curly hair, straight hair, etc...? It is important to be paired with a stylist who is confident with your hair type. I have worked with some stylists who were scared of curly hair client’s…. imagine being in her chair! A skilled hair stylist should be able to cut all types of hair and all types of texture.
On average how long does a haircut normally take?
I went to a "top salon" once and I sat down in his chair for a trim. He confidently told me he could cut my hair in 15 minutes. He did indeed cut my hair in 15 minutes leaving lines and an uneven style for me to fix. A trim is the same as a cut in my opinion. If you need your ends "tapped into" or 1 inch removed you still must cut all the hair on the head.
Every skilled hair stylist/colorist will start your appointment with a consultation. If you sit in his/her chair and they ask “what you want to have done today?" Be specific. If you love your hair and are scared of change tell your Stylist. Make sure you feel comfortable talking to your Stylist. If you are not comfortable with your stylist, chances are you’re not going to be happy with the outcome. Remember the stylist job is to fit your "look" to your personality, so do be shy to speak up!
A lot of clients assume that stylist hate to see pictures. I strongly disagree; client's that bring photos help me get inside their head a little bit. I see what they are attracted to... the look, shape, color, etc.
A client that brings multiple photos and shows me 5 different cuts/colors that client is saying to me, she is open for suggestions and needs a little guidance. On the other hand, a client that brings me 5 identical photos I know she is dead set on her desired look.
During a consultation , I encourage my client's to use descriptive words/adjectives. This helps us both stay on the same page. Example: soft, wavy, flowy, sharp, edgy, pretty ….
The reason for this is many clients misuse hair terms and without proper communication between you and your stylist you might get exactly what you ask for without knowing it. Below I listed some definitions of the most popular misused terms I hear from my clients:
Layered cut: gives the illusion of length and volume using long hair for the illusion of length and short hair for volume, this way it is easy to style and manage. Hair is arranged into layers, with the top layers (those that grow nearer the crown) cut shorter than the layers beneath.
Long layers: Long layers are defined by layers of hair that are 2-4 inches shorter than the perimeter or longest point of the hair. If a client desires long layers and their hair is above the shoulder, cut layers no shorter than around 2 inches from the perimeter. If their hair is below their shoulders, cut hair no shorter than around 4 inches from the perimeter, always keeping in mind bone structure and hair texture.
Bob: a way of cutting hair so that it hangs to the level of your chin and is the same length all the way round your head. You can do this on any hair type: curly, straight, thin, thick… You can wear a Bob that is cut straight for a more severe look or cut layers in for an edgier style.
Graduated Bob: A graduated bob is a type of short hair style where hair is shorter in the back and gradually gets longer at the front of the face, generally being cut to around chin length. It may also be referred to as a wedge or angled haircut. This type of graduated bob hairstyle can be very fashionable and versatile, and it rarely goes out of style because of its classic look.
Shag: The shag is generally characterized by evenly progressing layers in the hair. Whether the overall style is long, mid-ranged or short, the layers progress from shortest lengths at the top of the head to the longest lengths at the bottom.
Fringe: referred to as "bangs" in American English, are a shaped cutting of the front part of the hair so that it is combed forward and hangs or curls over the forehead.
Floating color: This is a color technique that is used for adding a pop of color within the hair shape. This color technique is placed underneath your natural part so there is no line of demarcation. This is great for a client who does not want the “maintenance” of highlights/color.
Fused color: This is a color technique used to add subtle levels to the hair. It can be a combination of 3 colors plus to create a faded look.
Multi –Dimensional Color: a blonde with a natural dark sandy base might be highlighted with light buttery blonde highlights, low-lighted with complementary caramels and punched up with a few strands of cherry or ruby red. This would be defined as multi-dimensional color.
I personally like to keep the tonal value the same and not have a drastic jump in contrast.
Highlights/Lowlights: the strands are bleached and/or colored to be lighter than the base color , this is called highlights. (Removing pigment)
-Lowlights: the target hair is colored to be darker than the base color it is known as lowlighting (Adding pigment)
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