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Are You Confusing Your Hairstylist?

See if any of these miscommunications sound familiar -- and learn how to avoid them

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This may be common sense for most people so I'm embarrassed to admit it, but sometimes my brain slips up and I ask for the wrong thing at the salon. Perhaps you can relate. I once went in and asked for an "inverted cut" but what I really wanted was my hair cut so it cascaded into a V-shape down the middle of my back (which is pretty much a regular "V-shaped cut.") What I almost got was exactly what I asked for: a bob that was shorter in the back and longer in the front. Lesson learned: What you think you're saying to your hairdresser might not be what you're actually saying.

Just out of curiosity, I asked my hairstylist how often this sort of miscommunication happened, and whether that ever resulted in lost or upset clients. The answer took the form of several anecdotes and the suspicion that yes, he has probably lost or scared off a client due to a misunderstanding. His best advice: Bring a picture. My two cents: Before you head to your next appointment, check out these words of warning.

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By Charli Schuler

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To me, any stylist who cuts off 3 inches when someone asks for a trim needs to be "trimmed" from her job.

by joan_bailey Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 11:35AM Report as inappropriate

After reading this article, now I know why I am not achieving the haircut I desire. A picture speaks for itself ;)

by GlowGirl Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 03:40PM Report as inappropriate

It ALWAYS helps to bring in a picture! That way you and your stylist will have a starting point.

by queeniemeanie Monday, February 13, 2012 at 05:50PM Report as inappropriate

I unfortuantly think I have been confusing my stylist...haha

by queenphoto Friday, February 10, 2012 at 03:30PM Report as inappropriate

good to know

by slagoon Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 04:01AM Report as inappropriate

thanks

by Benahir Friday, February 3, 2012 at 05:03PM Report as inappropriate

thanks

by cielona_boco Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 07:25AM Report as inappropriate

Great breakdown of the communication blocks between client & stylist! I think hairstylists that are truly great at understanding client desires should be awarded honorary masters degrees in communications.

by Maggie_MM Friday, January 27, 2012 at 07:21PM Report as inappropriate

it's always better to show some pictures of what you want as examples, and also ask the stylist for opinion, since they see lots of hair, and have experience. good article.

by venenumletalis Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 11:07AM Report as inappropriate