A good stylist will see at least 30 (sometimes more) customers a week. His regular customers, he will be familiar with, but what about the new faces? Understandably, that puts him in an awkward situation. I have put together a few tips that will help the both of you.  So how do I know so much about this topic? My son is a stylist and he taught me everything I know!

1. According to Jamie, he sees a lot of “walk-ins�.  That means to him, you are a complete stranger. He doesn’t know anything about you until you tell him. So, if you are one of these walk-ins… go prepared.

2. If you don’t like what your stylist has done, be sure to tell him. Walking out in a huff doesn’t accomplish anything. Usually, it simply takes a little adjusting to keep the client happy and your stylist  wants you to be happy. That’s the only way to get you to come back.

3. If you like a particular hairstyle that you found in a magazine, feel free to take it with you. It will give the stylist an idea of what you are looking for, but don’t be disappointed if he can’t completely copy it.  Hair comes in a lot of different textures and all of that comes into play. If you want a style that needs to be fine and straight, and your hair is coarse and curly, you might be out of luck. But, he can often suggest something similar.

4.  Be sure to ask about the health of your hair. You really don’t want those split ends to start traveling up the hair shaft. Most of the time a stylist will point it out to you, but in case they are in a hurry, just ask.

5. It is part of their job to sell you products, so don’t feel that you have to buy something you really don’t want. On the other hand, each stylist knows what works and what doesn’t. If you aren’t happy with the conditioner that you are using, ask for a little help.
And if you can’t afford the products on that particular day, ask to have the product names written down so you can come back on another day. They will be more than happy to accommodate you.

6. Ask the stylist to recommend tools that might make the job of styling your hair easier. I had no idea just how much I would love my straightening iron. In seconds I can take the curl out of my bangs and it makes a huge difference!

7. Looking for a new color? Yes, sometimes we get bored with the color that we have been given and if you aren’t careful, you can choose something that doesn’t work for your skin tones. Have definitely been there and done that! I didn’t know that I couldn’t use ash tones with my warm complexion. Who knew?? That’s where having a son in the business comes in very handy.
8. Ask how long the stylist has been in the industry and even better, try to find out if he has updated his skills.  At the moment, my son has taken a week off work at his regular salon, to study at Vidal Sassoon. It just set him back about a thousand dollars. Now that is dedication, but he wants to be the best.

9. Are you just a wee bit bored with your style? If you are really adventurous, you might consider turning yourself over to the stylist for something really new and trendy. All you have to do is say the word and then sit back and see what they come up with.

10. According to my son, what you eat can affect your hair! I guess it makes sense when you think about it. So, feel free to pick their brains. They know a lot more than you do on the subject of hair, so you might as well learn as much as you can.

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