There has been a lot of buzz on the Hair2Toe forum about ladies who have recently found great professional hair stylists. It's exciting and to some, a relief.
I have been blessed to have a wonderful hair stylist since 2004 who performs my chemical relaxers and trims. He's attentive, fast, professional, fast, specializes in healthy hair, fast, friendly, and fast. Did I mention fast? I love that he only takes one client at a time. I am in and out of his chair in under and hour and a half for a relaxer.
Now, why would I give you tips to find a hair stylist when I'm a DIY? I'm a DIY to an extent. I prefer and recommend chemical services such as relaxers and color be done by a stylist. Yes, they can be done at home, however you have a higher rate of consistent processing and maintenance of healthy hair when a professional does it.
Here are a few tips on finding a good hair stylist.
1. Ask women whose hair you admire who their stylist is.
2. Visit beauty supply stores for local stylists cards.
3. Visit a salon and ask for stylists that specialize in your desired service. (Color, relaxers, styling etc.) Ask questions and get a feel for the stylist, their personality, availability, wait time, hair type specialty, and ask for pictures of actual clients. During this consultation time, it is an interview for both of you to see if you are a fit for one another.
In a proper consultation, expect a stylist to ask you about your hair products and regimen. Expect an inspection of your hair and scalp and maybe questions about your vitamin intake or diet.
Do not be discouraged if the stylist is not a fit for you. Keep an open mind and use common sense. If something doesn't sit right with you, ask more questions. If the stylist won't do this, walk away. But remember to be polite.
4. If you aren't as forward, visit the salon and ask to observe the hair stylists and casually ask questions. The best way to determine how they will treat your hair is to watch them do others' hair. The more inconspicuous you are about this, the better. Visit with a friend would be the better option.
5. Be open to the stylist telling you something you don't want to hear. If a stylist recommends a trim or major cut, have them explain why. If it is for the health of your hair to get rid of splits and mid-shaft damage, take it in to consideration.
I have been blessed to have a wonderful hair stylist since 2004 who performs my chemical relaxers and trims. He's attentive, fast, professional, fast, specializes in healthy hair, fast, friendly, and fast. Did I mention fast? I love that he only takes one client at a time. I am in and out of his chair in under and hour and a half for a relaxer.
Now, why would I give you tips to find a hair stylist when I'm a DIY? I'm a DIY to an extent. I prefer and recommend chemical services such as relaxers and color be done by a stylist. Yes, they can be done at home, however you have a higher rate of consistent processing and maintenance of healthy hair when a professional does it.
Here are a few tips on finding a good hair stylist.
1. Ask women whose hair you admire who their stylist is.
2. Visit beauty supply stores for local stylists cards.
3. Visit a salon and ask for stylists that specialize in your desired service. (Color, relaxers, styling etc.) Ask questions and get a feel for the stylist, their personality, availability, wait time, hair type specialty, and ask for pictures of actual clients. During this consultation time, it is an interview for both of you to see if you are a fit for one another.
In a proper consultation, expect a stylist to ask you about your hair products and regimen. Expect an inspection of your hair and scalp and maybe questions about your vitamin intake or diet.
Do not be discouraged if the stylist is not a fit for you. Keep an open mind and use common sense. If something doesn't sit right with you, ask more questions. If the stylist won't do this, walk away. But remember to be polite.
4. If you aren't as forward, visit the salon and ask to observe the hair stylists and casually ask questions. The best way to determine how they will treat your hair is to watch them do others' hair. The more inconspicuous you are about this, the better. Visit with a friend would be the better option.
5. Be open to the stylist telling you something you don't want to hear. If a stylist recommends a trim or major cut, have them explain why. If it is for the health of your hair to get rid of splits and mid-shaft damage, take it in to consideration.
