A great stylist will always ensure you step out of the salon looking great.
We get it the decision can be daunting, especially if you’ve become comfortable with your usual hairdresser.
Hairdressers without any kind of online presence can be more difficult to find.
Nevertheless, negative feedback is an important part of growing and learning.
And your hairdresser should be able to handle it.
It’s probably time to find someone else."
According to Maccaro, any professional stylist should actively seek out feedback even if it might be bad.
“We’re human, sometimes we need to make adjustments to our work.
However, if you are aggressive or confrontational, you may not get the solution you are looking for.
Be kind but direct when expressing your concerns.”
A consultation is also how a stylist can determine how the hair cut will look on you.
“A consultation means asking questions about the condition of your hair.
Are you wearing extensions?
Do you have bald spots?
Otherwise, you’re being done a disservice.”
“If not, it’s time to find a new hairstylist.”
As Abdullah says, trust your instincts about the salon’s cleanliness.
“If a salon doesn’t feel clean, it probably isn’t,” she warns.
Maccaro adds that cleanliness isn’t just about feeling good it’s about your health and safety, too.
When you have your hair cut, pay attention to how your stylist cuts the hair.
Do they section your hair off into small, manageable sections?
Or do they simply cut around the base of the hair?
It’s a disaster!
This means they have no formal, or even informal, training.
“You should always have a say in the way you look,” Macarro tells us.
Ask why this style is being suggested and why it will complement you.
Why might that be?
“Haircuts take a lot of training and experience,” Abdullah tells us.
“A salon isn’t going to put a person who’s fresh out of school on the job.
If they are shorthanded and put a person on the job who seems insecure, you should complain politely.
If you’re not listened to, you should leave.”
Uneasiness can come in a lot of forms.
“It’s a bit tricky when your hair doesn’t turn out the way you asked.
Your hairdresser loves chatting a little too much
A chatty hairstylist isn’t always a bad sign.
In fact, if you love to chat, this might be a match made in heaven.
“Maybe the stylist is running out of product and trying to skimp.
If you’re paying for the work, that’s a definite no-no.”
As Maccaro tells us, your hair might actually become damaged over time if you continue visiting this stylist.
“This is especially true after a color service when your hair is more fragile.
Every professional hairstylist wants to ensure the integrity of your hair’s health.”
For starters, it can mean that she isn’t giving your hair the focus it needs.
In addition, it can make you feel uncomfortable.
Of course, in some cases, overhearing some gossip may be unavoidable.
“Believe it or not, some people enjoy hairdresser gossip.
If your stylist just looks confused, leave.”
At worst, it’s a sign that they might be doing damage to your hair, too.
“A stylist’s hair is a form of advertising,” Abdullah tells us.
“You probably wouldn’t eat at a place if the food looks bad.
So don’t let a stylist with a bad hairdo touch your hair.”
Of course, the definition of a “bad” hairdo is subjective.
So, we recommend looking for signs of hair damage or bad technique.
