I've heard a lot of horror stories about bad haircuts. I've also noticed that when a client says an inch they make me show them what MY inch is...An inch is an inch! Everyone's perception of things are different. A little bit to you is not the same little bit to your stylist. The BEST way to get what you want is by following these steps...
1. Bring a picture. That is the best tool to have. Salons always have their own selection of books to look at too so show up a little early and check them out.
2. If you don't have a picture, show your stylist where you want your hair to end. Also show how high or low you want your layers instead of using the terms long and short layers.
3. Try to explain yourself as simple as possible. Sometimes things get too complicated.
4. Tell your stylist what you don't like. That helps them narrow things down to what you do like.
5. Let your stylist shampoo, blow dry and style your hair. I personally cant guarantee a haircut if I haven't done all three of those things.
6. If you don't feel comfortable after your consultation then decide to just get a shampoo and style. You can always come back when you feel comfortable or you can find another stylist who will make you feel more comfortable. That is part of our job.
This also works for color too. Pictures are the best thing to have. If you don't feel comfortable after your color consultation then by no means continue with the service. I think every girl would agree that having "ugly" hair doesn't make us feel pretty. I put ugly in quotes because like I said before everyone's perception of things are different. Someone else might like your "ugly" hair but ultimately it's what matters to you. So try these tips and see if you are a little more satisfied with your next hair choice.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Here We Go!!
Alright I guess this is it. I've wanted to create a blog for so long but wasn't quite sure how to go about it. I didn't know if anyone would want to or even will read it but I don't mind taking that chance.I'm going to apologize now if this post gets a little lengthy since it is my first post. I feel like you need a little bit of a background from people when you first meet them to understand them.
I grew up fast. I have always been mature for my age when it comes to knowing right from wrong and speaking with people....Other than that....I'm still like a kid. I cant keep my house clean to save my life. I am not the greatest cook. I don't know a lot about things your parents are supposed to teach you about life so here I am trying to learn all of this on my own. I was fortunate enough to get a career in an industry that will never die. Cosmetology was probably the last thing on my mind when I was thinking of college. Back to being a kid again...I never was a good student. I just didn't really care. When I was younger I would do my hair before bed to see how I wanted to wear it for school the next day, not my homework. It made sense to me after my first semester in college I could take a break by enrolling into the cosmetology program. I knew it would be easy for me and flexible when I decided to go back to school for what I really wanted to do in life. After the first few weeks I fell in love. I actually cared about school. I had the highest grades I had ever had. Almost perfect, which was good enough for me. I'm not a real over achiever and only because I'm lazy. I became the President of the club and got some extra opportunities that motivated me even more to excel. After I graduated I got the opportunity of a lifetime. The one place I knew I had to work at was the new salon opening up in my home town. I thought I would have to work somewhere else and build a clientele before I could work there, but some how I landed it as my first job. I had little experience but felt confident enough to take on any client that walked into that door. It was like a challenge every time. I had to prove to these girls, who had been doing hair 20 plus years, that I could hold my own and keep the same reputation that they had built for themselves. They were so supportive of me and made me feel like part of their "family" I had just ended a long relationship and turning 21 soon. I had never really been irresponsible so I decided to try that for a little bit and I think everyone should. Fast forward to now, almost 5 years later....I've made a lot of changes in the last year..... losing weight, going RED, having the greatest boyfriend ever, accepting things that I can not change and the biggest of all was changing salons. I've had a lot of 'what if' moments in my life that I wish I could go back and change so I decided to start trying to live life without regret. I knew it was going to be a risk but in the end I'm glad that I made the decision. I'm thankful for all of my clients who have followed me. I honestly have the greatest clients ever! I don't know what I would do without some of them. I didn't know what to expect when I would start building my clientele and seeing these people sometimes more than some family members. Some of then do become your family or at least close friends. I also never knew what it was like to have so many people look to you for knowledge and comfort. To me, I'm just a young girl who has the same questions and no answers like everyone else. So this is my blog about growing up and finding answers and appreciating what life has offer.....Enjoy :)
I grew up fast. I have always been mature for my age when it comes to knowing right from wrong and speaking with people....Other than that....I'm still like a kid. I cant keep my house clean to save my life. I am not the greatest cook. I don't know a lot about things your parents are supposed to teach you about life so here I am trying to learn all of this on my own. I was fortunate enough to get a career in an industry that will never die. Cosmetology was probably the last thing on my mind when I was thinking of college. Back to being a kid again...I never was a good student. I just didn't really care. When I was younger I would do my hair before bed to see how I wanted to wear it for school the next day, not my homework. It made sense to me after my first semester in college I could take a break by enrolling into the cosmetology program. I knew it would be easy for me and flexible when I decided to go back to school for what I really wanted to do in life. After the first few weeks I fell in love. I actually cared about school. I had the highest grades I had ever had. Almost perfect, which was good enough for me. I'm not a real over achiever and only because I'm lazy. I became the President of the club and got some extra opportunities that motivated me even more to excel. After I graduated I got the opportunity of a lifetime. The one place I knew I had to work at was the new salon opening up in my home town. I thought I would have to work somewhere else and build a clientele before I could work there, but some how I landed it as my first job. I had little experience but felt confident enough to take on any client that walked into that door. It was like a challenge every time. I had to prove to these girls, who had been doing hair 20 plus years, that I could hold my own and keep the same reputation that they had built for themselves. They were so supportive of me and made me feel like part of their "family" I had just ended a long relationship and turning 21 soon. I had never really been irresponsible so I decided to try that for a little bit and I think everyone should. Fast forward to now, almost 5 years later....I've made a lot of changes in the last year..... losing weight, going RED, having the greatest boyfriend ever, accepting things that I can not change and the biggest of all was changing salons. I've had a lot of 'what if' moments in my life that I wish I could go back and change so I decided to start trying to live life without regret. I knew it was going to be a risk but in the end I'm glad that I made the decision. I'm thankful for all of my clients who have followed me. I honestly have the greatest clients ever! I don't know what I would do without some of them. I didn't know what to expect when I would start building my clientele and seeing these people sometimes more than some family members. Some of then do become your family or at least close friends. I also never knew what it was like to have so many people look to you for knowledge and comfort. To me, I'm just a young girl who has the same questions and no answers like everyone else. So this is my blog about growing up and finding answers and appreciating what life has offer.....Enjoy :)
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