You know those pricey products your stylist recommends ... You should listen. Yes, in some salons the stylists get a commission on sales, but it's such a small amount that it's not what's motivating them. The truth is if a stylist recommends something it's because it'll be good for your hair, so if you trust your stylist, listen up. Especially when it comes to color-treated hair, the right shampoo and conditioner can help maintain the color and keep hair healthy.
Acosta explains, "You just spent all this money to get your hair colored or cut, it doesn't make sense not to spend a little more to get the right products to maintain the look." Plus, stylists admit that it makes their job easier when you come in with healthy hair, so that's their real motivation.
Haha whoever below is getting all indignant about tipping clearly doesn't understand how the service industry works, at least in this country. Different countries and cultures have different standards, as do different industries. Sure, you don't have to adhere to them, but if you don't, then you can't expect to get the best service. Treat your stylists well and they will treat you well! Also a good idea to treat the reception team well, and value a stylist who does the same!
you better not go a day before holiday also. it most crowd anyway. i once did and my simple trim turn it a full 3 hour session when the hairstylist keep stopping to attend to another client.
Good tips. I used my mom's stylist when I was home and I wasn't happy. I have where I live an next year I'll be back in FL for a time and will have to get my hair cut. I'm not sure who'll use. I'll keep my eye out for gal's who's hair is similar to mine.
This article is dead on-well some of it! I used to work at a salon (shampoo girl) and yes it is true that we would get ignored and it didn't really make sense since we doted on the customer more so than the actual stylist did. Also the 'tip' about a stylist telling you you like exactly so-and-so is completely right! I went to a stylist wanting to go really drastic and brought in pictures of Victoria Beckham's edgy long pixie cut and was sent to the moon and back during my consultation. When the end result came around, I wasn't too impressed and she was said 'well hunny what do you expect? You have thicker hair than she does..." I was kind of perturbed because I asked her if she thought it would look bad with my hair, face shape, etc. Ugh....
I read this article just for the sake of it. I actually been cutting my own hair since I'm 17 years old, and I must say, I've been doing pretty great on my own.
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Haha whoever below is getting all indignant about tipping clearly doesn't understand how the service industry works, at least in this country. Different countries and cultures have different standards, as do different industries. Sure, you don't have to adhere to them, but if you don't, then you can't expect to get the best service. Treat your stylists well and they will treat you well! Also a good idea to treat the reception team well, and value a stylist who does the same!
by kikiriki Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 12:04PM Report as inappropriate
Tiping? really?..I dont feel the need to tip someone for doing their JOB
by syren2030 Friday, May 10, 2013 at 08:47PM Report as inappropriate
some great tips!
by Chris213 Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 06:57AM Report as inappropriate
you better not go a day before holiday also. it most crowd anyway. i once did and my simple trim turn it a full 3 hour session when the hairstylist keep stopping to attend to another client.
by hazr_rayn_hashim Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 04:42AM Report as inappropriate
Loved this article!
by heidihannibal33 Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 08:01PM Report as inappropriate
Good tips. I used my mom's stylist when I was home and I wasn't happy. I have where I live an next year I'll be back in FL for a time and will have to get my hair cut. I'm not sure who'll use. I'll keep my eye out for gal's who's hair is similar to mine.
by asiagirl4ever Monday, July 16, 2012 at 07:19PM Report as inappropriate
I don't think I will remember all the tips, but will try.
by beautybody Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 09:39AM Report as inappropriate
This article is dead on-well some of it! I used to work at a salon (shampoo girl) and yes it is true that we would get ignored and it didn't really make sense since we doted on the customer more so than the actual stylist did. Also the 'tip' about a stylist telling you you like exactly so-and-so is completely right! I went to a stylist wanting to go really drastic and brought in pictures of Victoria Beckham's edgy long pixie cut and was sent to the moon and back during my consultation. When the end result came around, I wasn't too impressed and she was said 'well hunny what do you expect? You have thicker hair than she does..." I was kind of perturbed because I asked her if she thought it would look bad with my hair, face shape, etc. Ugh....
by cuteAsAbutton Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 03:21PM Report as inappropriate
I read this article just for the sake of it. I actually been cutting my own hair since I'm 17 years old, and I must say, I've been doing pretty great on my own.
by hananoire Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 04:21PM Report as inappropriate
My whole family takes pictures into the salon when they want a certain cut, and we are always happy when we leave.
by powerwoman033 Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 06:53PM Report as inappropriate