For a hairstyling appointment — whether it be for a big event, wedding, prom, or graduation — you'll want to show up with hair that's clean, but not too clean.
Your face shape decides whether a hairstyle suits you or not. If you have an oval face shape then most hairstyles will suit you. But if you have a round, heart-shaped, or rectangular face shape, you will have to be more careful with the hairstyles you choose.
Not sure how much to tip your hairstylist? We asked three etiquette experts, two salon professionals and a certified financial planner. Most of these experts suggest leaving 15% to 20%, depending on the service and your satisfaction. Going with 20% is nice for the stylist and you because that math is pretty simple.
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.
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.
$50 service = $10 tip. $100 service = $20 tip. $150 service = $30 tip. $200 service = $40 tip.
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.
Virgin hair is a hair colorist's dream because it's also much easier to color hair that doesn't already have dye on it.
Most salons will keep an electronic record using their POS (point of sale) system, although some may choose to keep a paper file on each client. An electronic record system can save valuable salon space and is usually tied into each client's booking profile, making it easy to access at the click of a button.
Too bright a color, too short a fringe, or too fancy a braid can at times be unfit for the working environment despite how stylish they look. To make matters more precise, let's have a closer view of most of the styles that are frowned by most office dress codes.
Using 20% as a tipping baseline, here's what you'd expect to pay for the tip: $20 haircut - $4 tip. $25 haircut - $5 tip. $30 haircut - $6 tip.
How much do you tip for a $100 hair color? You should tip 18% - 22% for good service and 25% for excellent service. A quality hair coloring requires a lot of skill and your hairdresser should feel appreciated for their hard work.
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.
So, should you wash your hair before a haircut or not? Usually, the answer is yes, you should shampoo before your appointment. Try to shampoo within 48 hours of your haircut appointment to ensure your hair is clean enough to allow your stylist to see the natural texture and shape of your hair.
Should Your Hair Be Dirty or Clean Before Coloring? While you may be going greasy out of sheer convenience, it's actually the best thing you could be doing for the health of your hair. “Your hair should be dirty because the natural oils help to protect against the harsh chemicals,” says Fe'.
Buckett says you should be concerned after two or three consecutive sessions where your stylist either won't attempt what you ask them… ...or you find yourself leaving the salon looking and feeling no different than when you walked in. “It's important for you and your stylist to evolve together,” says Buckett.
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