Many of us wonder how to find a good hairdresser. We've all had the ghastly experience of the haircut from hell. Yet we meekly say "Yes it's fine, I love it," pay a shockingly high bill, and cry only when we're safely out of the salon. So how do you find a stylist who will give you a great haircut? Here are some tips on how to find a good hairdresser who will leave you feeling fabulous…
1 Personal Recommendation
Asking for personal recommendations is a good example of how to find a good hairdresser. Friends can pass on the name of a hairdresser who they're happy with. People you know will give you an unbiased opinion on how good a hairdresser is - and you can see for yourself when they've had a great cut.
2 Don't Be Afraid to Change
It's often said that people are reluctant to change their hairdresser for fear of causing offence. I don't get that at all. You don't owe them anything. They're not your friend, you're paying them for a service. If you're not happy with that service you have no obligation to stay with them. Besides, they probably get so many clients that they won't realise you haven't been in for a while.
Have you ever wanted to burst into tears because you ask for a trim, and end up with six inches chopped off your hair? A good hairdresser listens to you carefully, and takes into account your hair type and lifestyle. They give you time to talk through what you want, and give you the type of cut that you ask for. They will also be honest and tell you when a style won't suit you.
4 High Prices?
High prices don't always mean that you'll get a better cut. How often have you paid for a pricey salon and ended up really disappointed? Some of the best cuts I've had have been done by trainees. They cut very carefully and are closely supervised. The only drawback is that the process is slow, so you need to have plenty of time to spare.
5 Ask a Stranger
If you see someone in the street with a fabulous haircut, ask them where they had it done. Don't be afraid to stop them; they can only say no. But more likely they will be delighted to tell you which salon they go to. It's very flattering to have a complete stranger tell you your hair looks great!
6 Specialist
If your hair presents a perennial challenge, look for a salon or stylist that specialises in your type of hair. This is particularly important for women with afro or curly hair. If you want something like chemical straightening, do look for a stylist who is experienced in these techniques. As with a cut, a good stylist will also sit down, talk the procedure through with you, and advise you if your hair is unsuitable.
7 Updates Skills
Finally, a good stylist will continually update their skills, no matter how experienced they already are. New techniques and products are constantly coming onto the market, and a stylist who takes their craft seriously will always be willing to learn more. Even after years in the trade, a stylist can need to brush up on techniques they haven't used recently.
Even when we find a stylist we're really happy with, chances are that she or he won't be cutting your hair for a lifetime. You're likely to have to hunt for a good stylist several times in your life. Finding a great hairdresser can be like winning the lottery! The state of our hair has such an influence on our confidence that a bad cut can be quite depressing. Conversely, a fantastic cut makes us feel confident, attractive and ready to take on the world. What was the worst hair experience you ever had?
Flori Me being a hairdresser I can tell you if you don't feel comfortable just don't get your haircut or colored or styled if it feels uncomfortable it's not the right hairdresser for you
Mrsluvarro I just tried an academy lol, she was looking for my bangs to blow dry and said to me, "ok where is your fringe" HA! The last 3 ppl to do my hair have been oblivious to what bangs are, I thought that was a given.
Aria My worst hair experience had a trim and walking out with most of my hair gone. I have really thick hair which i love and because I do a lot of blow out my hair was suffering for heat damage. I went to my regular hairdresser and told them that i had dead hair on the back of my head that I wanted to be trimmed of. Even before they started they got into an argument with another hairdresser I should have taken that as sign. I came out with a horrible layers haircut that does not go with my hair texture and that alway need minimum of an 1hr and 30 mins to style its been a year and my hair hasn't evened out by now.Though after that horrendous incident I have not stepped into that salon ever.
Laura 👾
Stacey I asked for a trim and walked out with hair like one of the beetles not a good look
Kaitlyn When you're hairdresser knows exactly what to do without you telling her, you have the right one😊
Lyndsay Be the daughter of one! Like me lol
Margaret Someone put my curly hair in a ponytail and cut it.... I looked awful for a year
Denise Hi Margaret. That's terrible! My younger sister experienced something like that, too. Except hers was a half-ponytail.... It wasn't a great layered look.