Talking to Your Hairdresser

Sooner or later, each of us has to look for another hairstylist, and for most people this prospect seems so unavoidable and terrifying as visit to a dentist. However, experts claim that the problem can be solved with few casualties. The secret is that you need to find not “the right” hairdresser, but “the right” hair salon. In fact, the quality of service depends on hair salons standards: some hair salons hire superior stylists, provide various staff training and keep up with the latest innovations, while other hair salons prefer to save money on hair salons equipment and stylist professionalism. Remember that good stylists don't work in bad hair salons, and vice versa.

So, the goal is to find a good salon which can be easier if you follow the underwritten tips.

First, study thoroughly all the possible advertisements, taking into consideration that such popular characteristics as “super professional” and “the best in your city” tell practically nothing and are difficult to check. What DOES matter is stylists' certification, awards and services hair salons offer.

Secondly, you can use recommendations. But DO NOT ask your friend or relatives: they may not tell you the truth, because they don't want somebody to have the same hairstyle or just because they are afraid that the hairdresser would blab out all the details of their personal life. The better way is to ask a total stranger who has a breathtaking hairstyle. He/she will feel flattered and is likely to recommend you a good hairdresser.

Give up all these ridiculous stereotypes about hairstylist's race, gender, age and even experience. You have better screen the salon itself. Ask them about training for stylists, certification and participation in International Beauty Show. How do their hairdressers raise the level of their professional skills? How often to they attend special seminars and trainings organized by hair salons? What hair salons products do the use? Who is among their clients and what are their reference?

Having found a good salon from a wide variety of hair salons, you can easily choose an appropriate hairdresser.