I'm at the salon for about two and a half hours for my cut and color. I do bring a coffee with me and set it aside while she's cutting or dyeing my hair. Most salons will let you bring a non-messy snack or a covered drink. Don't bring alcohol or anything that smells because you could bother other customers.
It depends on the stylist. You can bring them, but it depends on where you go if they can use them. I have several clients who bring in their own stuff and it's never a problem with me. some corporate salons may not let you.
Don't overshare and talk only about yourself and your personal problems. Don't use profanity nor vent about a coworker in front of clients. Don't talk about politics, religion or sex as these are highly personal and sensitive topics. Don't talk too loudly so others in the salon can hear.
If you trust your stylist and she is educated and is giving you what you want, then why question it? “It's not rude to ask your stylist, but it's rude to tell her she's overpaid if you don't agree with a reasonable response.
Come In With Relatively Clean Hair
While it's okay for your hair to be somewhat dirty before an appointment (it's okay if you've gone a couple of days without a wash!), if you think your hair is overly dirty, your stylist probably will too.
"Many stylists will select to wash your hair prior to cutting since most prefer to cut the hair wet rather than dry." This is especially true when you are looking to remove an inch or more from the ends, have curls or coils that could benefit from stretching before cutting, or are looking to add a lot more texture and ...
Not only is it hygienic, but showering before a haircut will also improve the quality of the cut. When your hair is clean, it's easier to work with. The barber will have a much easier time cutting it, and the results will be better.
We love plain black tops as a contrast to highlight your blonde, but plain grey, white and nude are also great so we can photograph the hair best on a plan and neutral background. Patterns and colours on clothing can be distracting which shifts the focus and voids the purpose of the image.
Yes, absolutely. A picture is worth a thousand words. Why? Because clients often have trouble describing what they want effectively, or try to use industry jargon but often use that jargon incorrectly.
The usual gratuity for your stylist or colorist (yes, even if they are the owner) should be 15 to 20 percent of the service fee. And while assistants are sometimes tipped out by their stylists, it's still a nice gesture to pass a little something their way.
There a few topics of conversation that stylist generally know to stay away from including politics, religion and health problems. The job of a stylist is to brighten the client's day AND give a good service. Generally speaking anything negative should be avoided.
What customers do: The commonly held belief is that you shouldn't tip the salon owner if she or he does your hair. But more and more customers do. What salon staff wants you to do: That rule really doesn't apply anymore. Go ahead, tip the owner.
It's generally not ideal to arrive with heavy product build-up from styling your hair the day of your appointment, especially if you're getting a dry cut or highlights before washing. It can cause hair color to go on unevenly and affect how your hair stylist evaluates your pre-cut hair type and texture.
Remember the golden rule: "You should tip 20 percent on the entire service cost, not per individual," says Schweitzer. So if your haircut and blow-dry cost $40 total, and your color was $60, your total service cost comes to $100. That means you should tip $20 divided between the colorist and stylist.
$50 service = $10 tip. $100 service = $20 tip. $150 service = $30 tip. $200 service = $40 tip.
Many assume since you'll be getting the lather, rinse, and repeat prior to getting your hair done, that it's fine to roll in with dirty strands, but this actually makes the consultation process harder, says hairstylist Mirna Jose.
Hair that is not freshly clean (dirty) is easiest to style because the build-up of your natural oils and leftover hair products acts as almost a grip on the hair, which makes the desired style hold better.
A polite phone call or walk into the salon to explain what's wrong will get you much further than freaking out. Be prepared to explain the exact issue and what you expected to be different. If you have an original photo that you shared, bring that in. Basically, just do anything you can to (gracefully) plead your case.
It's best to wash your hair 1-2 days before your appointment! Light, natural oils will help prevent your scalp from feeling itchy or too tingly when color touches it whether it's toner or a root touch up.