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14 Secrets Your Hairstylist Won't Tell You

Find out how to get the best appointments, haircuts and better -- or free! -- services

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Whether you think of a salon visit as a fun treat or a necessary chore, you'll want to get the best service (and hairstyle) possible, right? That's why we talked to the experts, Marco Pelusi, owner of Marco Pelusi Hair Studio, Jenny Balding, senior stylist at Cutler/Redken Salons, Whitney Olson, stylist at Warren Tricomi Los Angeles, and Rosie Acosta, salon manager at Warren Tricomi Los Angeles. They told us the secrets of the salon -- the best times to go, how to get that last-minute appointment when you're desperate, and much more!

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by cielona_boco Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 08:00AM Report as inappropriate

Of course, the stylist works for the client and we should get the best service any time of the week (or day). But, as stacy3040 said, stylists are not robots. And if your hair ends up badly because your hairstilist was tired, it will be his/her fault, no doubt. But it won't change your hair back! Si in general, the scheduling tips are helpful. Except that if you work full-time, you don't really have much choice for appointments :/

by patricia89 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 07:50AM Report as inappropriate

Article is not entirely accurate..... "best way to get the appointment time you want"?? As a hairstylist, I, along with my co-stylists would always recommend "PRE-booking" . That is no "secret"! Newsflash to those who expect stylists to be always alert, super cheery & give you exactly what you want 100% of the time: We aren't super-human nor are we computerized robots. Many do really try their hardest but even stylists have their days. Ask yourself.... are you on top of it 100% of the time? No, you wouldn't be human. Nobody's perfect. Cut them some slack if they are at least trying.

by stacy3040 Monday, January 23, 2012 at 03:42PM Report as inappropriate

I couldn't imagine scheduling around the stylist like that. I go on Friday evenings because I work full time and that is my stylist's late day. I always end up with a great cut, because she likes her job and does it well. One question I do have- she has an apprentice who is still in school, but does all of her shampooing and such. Do I tip her? From my experience with other things, those in training do not get tipped, but should I be tipping her?

by laura_schulz Monday, January 23, 2012 at 08:08AM Report as inappropriate

They do give out amazing advice when it comes to salon products. I had dry frizzy, damaged hair of a long time and tried everything. I went to a new stylist and she recommended joico kpak, I couldn't believe what a difference it made to my hair! I've been loyal to her ever since!

by ladyboarder9669 Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 09:00AM Report as inappropriate

Article title a bit misleading... nothing about free anything mentioned, except the free consultation....

by ranza6980 Friday, January 20, 2012 at 07:09PM Report as inappropriate

I agree with SunBunny. It's ridiculous to think that we'd plan our salon visits to accommodate the hairstylists' schedules, for example when the hairstylists' are not tired, hungry, etc. Shouldn't it be the other way around?

by olga_cirlugea Friday, January 20, 2012 at 03:39PM Report as inappropriate

I liked the scheduling tips

by sportimonki13 Friday, January 20, 2012 at 03:36PM Report as inappropriate

Not anything new really, most info is common knowledge I think.

by ColeyStrasz Friday, January 20, 2012 at 12:18PM Report as inappropriate

Seriously? Don't come in the morning lunchtime or evening. Don't come on Saturday or Friday. Let me just say the stylist works for the client not the other way around. And if every visit costs me over $100 she better be nice and accommodating no matter if she is tired or hungry.

by SunBunnyxxxooo Friday, January 20, 2012 at 12:09PM Report as inappropriate