How to get the Best Salon Experience

How to get the best Salon Experience
Ever had a bad experience at the Salon? Your hair was cut too short or it didn't come out the color you were hoping for? Well here are some pointers and questions to ask your stylist before you end up in another salon horror story.

First, you want to make sure you get the most bang for your buck. You wont find quality at a “chain” salon so do your homework. You can check out reviews of salons in your area online at www.yelp.com or even on google. If you see someone in the grocery store and you like her color or cut, ask her who
does her hair. Ask your friends and family who you admire their hair. While researching the particular stylist or salon you can try going to their salon website or Facebook page to see portfolio pictures.

Second, before your appointment find pictures of styles and colors you like to take to your next appointment. Hairstylists, like the rest of us are not mind readers, so we LOVE pictures and visuals.  Your idea of chocolate brown may be completely different to your stylist. Also remember to be realistic. If you have a ton of curly hair don't pick short bobbed haircuts unless you are going for the
Q-tip look or you straighten your hair when styling. (Which is bad to do everyday, anyway, so stay away!)

Is your hairstylist asking questions? Your stylist should have a complete and full consultation with you EVERYTIME you see them! Whether you have been going to the same stylist for years or finding a new stylist a consultation is REQUIRED for every service even if you do the same color every time. They should be asking you questions like; How do you style your hair everyday? What products do you like to use? You know your hair better then anyone and these are important questions. If you have curly hair and like to wear soft curls and not “wet” curls then you wont like your hair styled with gel. If you are wanting a short bob cut and you have long hair then your stylists should ask you questions
like; Do you wear your hair in a pony tail? How do you feel when your hair is pulled back from your face? Do you like your face, neck, and/or shoulders, to be exposed? Your stylist should always make sure what you are asking for is also going to be flattering to you. Your face shape, skin complexion, and bone structure, as well as lifestyle, all have a part in the right hairstyle for you.
Last but not least, here are some questions you can ask your hairstylist to be sure you are getting exactly what you are asking for.
• Will the cut/ color look good on you? Just because you love Jennifer Aniston's cut this year doesn't necessarily mean it will look good on you, which is why your stylist should be asking questions as well.
• What are your Credentials? Asking your stylist where they went to school, if they apprenticed afterwards, or what kind of continuing education they have done or are doing . Its important that you have a stylist who is not only already skilled but also keeps up on continuing education. Just because they have been a stylist for fifteen years doesn't mean they know how to get to where you are asking them to take you. The science of hair is always changing and we
are always discovering new thing whens it comes to hair. Chemicals we use, the way we texturize the hair and even color applications and patterns. Styles are always changing. Your stylist MUST keep up or they will fall behind in the times!
• How do I style it myself? Take this opportunity to pick your stylist brains! Asking how to style your hair opens a gateway of information for your stylist to share with you. They have helpful tips and styling aids to help you achieve your desired look.
• Whats included in the price? If you call for a highlight and are told it “Starts at ....” ask what that means. Generally if you have a ton of hair or its extremely long then it will take more then one bowl of color or lightener therefore you could end up with a bigger bill then you thought. You want to know if the haircut includes a wash and style. If not you could end up paying twice the amount then originally planned.