6 Ways To Find and Select a Hairstylist for Your Haircut
Finding the right hair stylist to give you the best haircut is the key to a successful experience. This requires a stylist that provides a cut that suits your hair, face, and lifestyle. In this article, we will discuss how to find your stylist.
Introduction: Defining A Good Salon Haircut Experience
The starting point is to get clear on what a salon haircut should entail. The basic criteria include haircuts tailored to the individual's specific factors. These include unique face shapes, type of hair, personal and professional lifestyle, and customer input. This requires a professional hairstylist with skills and experience in salon haircuts.
Additional Factors to Consider
These include listening to and understanding the customer’s vision, and ideas for their haircut. A quality hair salon should also make use of quality hair products and cutting tools to deliver the best result. Success does not end here.
The customer needs information recommendations on haircut maintenance. It is important for the client to manage their new haircut at home to maintain the look.
What is the main issue that motivates a customer to find the right salon for their haircut?
· You may not like your hair.
· You may get a haircut that is too short.
· You may have a tough time styling the haircut.
· You may not get enough hair cut off.
· You may not get what you were expecting or asking for.
It’s hard to search through all the hair stylists in your area. Not all hairstylists continue their education in haircutting skills and techniques.
If you have any bit of complicated hair texture the end results may not be satisfactory. Oftentimes, if the stylist cuts the hair incorrectly, it becomes difficult for the guest to replicate the style and look at home.
Your efforts to search and look for referrals from friends and family is still the best way to find a fit.
6 Recommendations and Suggestions for Getting the Right Salon Haircut
You may be experiencing any of several common issues. These can create a less-than-satisfactory haircut experience. The following recommendations will provide a road map to a solution.
1. Referral
You can network to find the right stylist. Asking friends and family. This is true, especially for those who have hair that seems to be like yours is the best place to start. Ask them about their experience if they achieved their needs.
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2. Search Reviews
3. Hashtags + Social Media
Searching for salons near you can be difficult but reviews can tell a lot. Not all reviews are going to be great it’s more so how the business responds.
5. Continuing Education
Tons of stylists use their social media channels as a visual portfolio for guests of their best work. And those running a great business behind the chair will document what they do best. Also, a great way to reach out and meet potential new stylists.
4. Consultation
When salons and stylists are big on enhancing their skills behind the chair it will be obvious. They emphasize continued education. You will find it discussed on websites or social media platforms. Call and ask the salon who there is best with hair cutting and the more specific you are the better.
You want to have the opportunity to learn more about the salon service. This is a normal position. You have a right to learn more about service and a salon or stylist's capability. The best start to a new relationship has an open consultation which can result in great results.
6. Extra Factors to Consider
We find there are often extra factors and recommendations that can come into play. We find that customers often have questions. They usually need some recommendations about current haircut trends and styles. Here are several that can be important:
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Short Hairstyles - Typically considered above the chin and called a Pixie or Long Pixie. Fade haircut. When hair gradually fades from the hairline into a haircut. Fades in and out of the neckline.
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Haircut Layers - The hairstylist adds layers for movement to a haircut. When cut correctly has a fabulous finish to many hair types.
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Haircut Styles & Trends - Constantly changing and best to find things that suit your lifestyle. Find people with face shapes and skin tones close to yours for better inspiration.
Not Finding the Right Stylist Can Have Negative Results for Your Haircut
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There are negative outcomes if you are unable to find the right hairstylist. Your hair and haircut style are unique. If you don't locate the right stylist you have an issue. You may end up feeling frustrated and insecure about your hairstyle.
Another issue is the time it can take you at home to style the haircut. This problem can make you feel like you don’t have good hair or it’s something you are doing wrong. The loss of time due to styling your hair and the difficulty styling it can make for a tough start to your day.
The challenge of not finding the right hair stylist behind the chair is a common occurrence. It all comes down to listening and having a thorough consultation to get the results desired.
It takes a working relationship between stylist and guest to get the results that the guest is looking for..
Once you find a salon and hairstylist that you want to try and get a new haircut from an important question arises. You need to talk about your daily routine with your hair. Some results vary due to the amount of time and effort guests can put into the overall hairstyle at home.
Ask the hairstylist if they are able to give you this look and what would it take for you to recreate at home. Here is another great way to find the fit for you. Make a call to the salon and speak with them about who they think will be able to execute your haircut.
Before you schedule your haircut it's a good idea to book a consultation. This provides the opportunity to meet and discuss your situation.
A Real-Life Customer Story | Haircut Issues
Let's illustrate an example of what might drive a customer to seek a new haircut provider from my experience at our Assembly Hair+ Beaty Bar salon. Here is a customer who came to me with the problem of finding the right hairstylist.
Julia came to us from a referral. She shared her frustrations with not being able to find a hairstylist to cut her hair. She wanted someone to help her achieve the look she desired. Her hair felt dull and lifeless, and she felt it was not flattering her. She struggled with styling her hair cut at home. Julia’s hair is fine and silky smooth, and she wanted it cut in a way that created fullness and life.
We worked with Julia in our consultation meeting. This allowed us to discuss all possible outcomes and strategies to meet her needs. The goal was to create the look that Julia was going for. We decided on a precision above the shoulder haircut.
After discussion, Julia selected the solution that fit her needs. This solution involved giving her a shorter cut to create the look she wanted. This recommended cut will help Julia’s natural texture and hair the fullness she desires.
When the hairs are closer together and cut at a healthy length it feels and looks fuller. This is important to a successful experience.
The stylist's will recommend needed solutions for your hair and the look you desire. Julia felt elated about her new look. At this length and with this look her hair has never felt fuller.
She was happy with the multiple ways she could style and wear her new haircut. She looked and felt confident with her new haircut
Why Finding the Right Hair Salon is a Core Factor for The Right Haircut Experience
The right hair salon will be able to answer any of your questions and concerns. This will cover the actual service and resulting experience about your service and experience. The right salon invests in the continued education of its staff. They hold their staff to a high standard of supporting and being there for the guest in their chair.
How Does Getting the Right Hair Stylist Fit with The Salon Provider
Even more than picking the right salon it’s all about picking the right stylist. We are all so very unique in our craft and specialize in what we do best.
The stylist will be the professional delivering the haircut service requested. They will base this on their education and on transparency. This can reveal how the level of confidence they have in completing your service.
The stylist should be able to help you recreate the desired look from home. Haircutting is an amazing part of what hairstylists do. It can result in creating a happier you while getting ready for your day.
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About Emily Witko
Founder Assembly Hair + Beauty Bar, Cincinnati, Ohio
Emily Witko is the owner of Assembly Hair + Beauty Bar salon in Cincinnati. She has 10 years of working behind the chair with guests and has a wide range of professional experience in many salon atmospheres. Emily’s passion began with color theory and a complete understanding of the hair strand. Traveling extensively for advanced education in the beauty industry including Lisa Hart Walker classes, Sassoon Academy in Santa Monica, and so much more.
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