Communication is key!

21 Mar Communication is key!

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For happy hair confidence and in order to love the hair you wear, communication with your stylist is absolute key!
Here is a list of essential tips to effective communication with your stylist.
Do your research – Before even talking to your stylist, make sure you do your homework on what haircut/style you want. Spend some times out of your day researching hairstyles. Look into different variations of it.
Remember that your hair stylist can only work with the information that you give them. Meet your stylist halfway and do as much as research as you can so that you can make your hair cutting experience is as amazing as you want it to be. As mentioned yesterday, showing up unprepared and not knowing exactly what you want is a recipe for disaster.
Bring Pictures – The best way to explain what you want is to visually show it. Sitting there and trying to communicate without pictures (especially if it’s something past a basic cut) is challenging to you and your stylist.
Spend time to find a picture of the hairstyle you want, or use an old photo of yourself. If you don’t have an old photo, look on your Facebook or Instagram to find a great photo.
TIP: If you ever get a haircut that you like, ask your stylist to take photos of it on the spot with your phone. Be sure to get good lighting and take multiple photos. Make sure you get a side shot. This way, if you love your haircut you can just pull up your phone and show your stylist anytime.
Stylists cut so many different clients; it’s helpful to them too, to have a visual reference.
Speak Up During Your Haircut – During your haircut feel free to speak directly to your hair stylist. If you feel uncomfortable with how much hair they’re cutting, just chat with them. If you’re concerned with their work, talk to them. Speak up when you have a legitimate concern. Approach it in a way that’s friendly and they will be willing to oblige. Your hair stylist is a professional who works very hard. While they do it for a living, they do need for you communicate clearly as they are not mind readers. It’s important that you keep the dialogue a two-way street.
Ask lots of questions – Contrary to popular belief, there are no dumb questions, especially about hair. If you have any questions about your hair or the products being put in your hair, ask your stylist – that’s why they’re there for. Find out if your style of choice goes well with your face shape, head shape, life style, and appearance/image. Also, make sure to find out if there are any hair products needed to style it and how to do it yourself.

They want to give you excellent service and make you feel as comfortable as possible. A big part of that means clearing up any questions or concerns you may have.
Your hair stylist is one of the best resources for hair knowledge. Ask them anything that’s on your mind.
Be Specific With What You Want – Make sure you always tell your hairstylist specific things. For example, don’t just say you want your hair short. Tell your stylist you want it below the ears on the sides and an inch off the top. Once you give specifics to your stylist, it becomes much easier to give you a great cut. It’s always better to say too much than too little. Be detailed in what you want from your hair experience so that your stylist can meet your expectations and you can leave satisfied.
. Be Honest – The job of a hairstylist is to meet your expectations so you can be satisfied with your cut and style. Even if you’re uncomfortable with asking for something to be changed, don’t hesitate to tell them that you want a part of the haircut altered. Be honest and tell them directly, they won’t know otherwise. Or, if you experimented and got a hairstyle you are displeased with, share your thoughts. If you’re honest with them while they’re there, they can work with you to fix it so you can be satisfied. Most stylists want to hear what your honest thoughts are rather than not seeing you or hearing an upset review later.
Your stylist is there for you. They want to give you incredible service and make sure you walk out feeling excellent. Communication is vital to the longevity of any relationship and your hairstylist should be your hair’s best friend for life.

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