How to Choose A Hairdresser

Choosing a hairdresser is critical (right beauties?). Choice can either make, or break our ‘crowning glory”. For you not to be anxious, here are the top five tips to finding a hairdresser to suit you.

1. Work out what you want

There is a huge range of hairdressing salons out there. It all depends on your budget, the look you are going for and how close by you need them to be. Working out what you want first up is pretty important. If you are low fuss and just looking for a trim every 6-8 weeks a walk-in joint might be perfect. If you like a little more “TLC” and have professionally trained hairdressers, try salons like Bridges Salon or Bench Fix.

2. Check out the Salon

Is the salon generally clean and tidy? A dirty salon does not give the confidence that they will pay attention to the little details when doing your hair. Do the staff take pride in their appearance? Chances are if they care how they look they’ll care about how you look. Does the salon look relatively modern? This is certainly not the most important aspect but it may give you a clue that they like to keep up with other things. Does the salon have a good vibe or culture? Happy employees do a good job.

3. Get a recommendation

Is there someone you work with who has a fabulous hair? Maybe you have seen someone on the street or in the local coffee shop who’s hair is fab. Give them a compliment and ask if they would mind sharing their hairdresser’s name or the salon where she had her hair done. You can also search for salon reviews on the internet. Bloggers are the source of authentic product and service reviews.

4. Are they willing to talk?

Are they willing to give you a consultation about your hair before they touch a strand on your head? This should take into account what you are looking for and also what they recommend depending on your hair type, face shape and lifestyle. Are they willing to talk about the various options including the price, so you don’t get a rude shock at the register? Hairdressing is a people profession and the relationship they build with you is as important as the hair they do.

5. Do they keep you waiting?

Ever been to the salon, excited about getting your hair done, and looking and feeling great? Of course. Ever been to the salon and had to wait? And wait. Now sometimes things go wrong, some of the workforce get sick and the wheels can fall off. This is the same as any business but it’s how you get treated when this happens that makes the difference. If you have arrived on time for your appointment and not been acknowledged or had to wait for 30 mins or more, perhaps they don’t deserve your service? (Adapted by Jessy Pearl)

Source: www.lifestyle.com.au