Tell Them Your Likes and Dislikes
Clients often arrive at a hairdresser and say, “I trust you, do what suits me best,” or, “I want a makeover,” without specifying exactly what they mean. However, since a new hair specialist is unfamiliar with your past hair experiences, this approach is not ideal for communication.
A helpful tip – express your likes and dislikes upfront before placing your trust in your stylist. Define the level of transformation you’re comfortable with. For example, if you definitely do not want bangs, don’t hesitate to make it clear to your hairdresser. The more detailed information you provide, the safer and more confident both you and your stylist will feel. The more open and communicative you are, the better the result will be.
Prepare Photos
Our perception of colour and haircut can vary greatly. For some, a transformation means cutting a few inches, while for others, even half an inch feels like a dramatic change. The same applies to hair colour shades – subtle variations can significantly affect the final look.
For example, if you decide to go ginger, the smallest nuances matter. Ginger tones can range from reddish to yellowish or orange undertones, and these distinctions are crucial for achieving the exact shade you envision.
To help your hair specialist fully understand your desired result, it’s best to prepare reference photos. Visual examples offer a clear and precise representation of your expectations, ensuring your hairdresser can achieve the look you want with confidence.
Be Precise About What You Want
Each hair treatment or colouring process requires a specific amount of time. For example, the duration varies depending on whether you want to dye your hair in one shade, add highlights, or undergo a complete makeover. To avoid disappointment, it’s crucial to provide your hairdresser with as much detail as possible about your hair history and preferences before your appointment.
Hair specialist Eva Stāmere advises: “Be very specific during your phone call or correspondence with our hair specialist about what you wish to be done – do you want a shade correction, a full colour application, or highlights? Maybe you’d like multiple tones?”
By clearly communicating your desired outcome, your hairdresser can allocate the appropriate time for your session, ensuring a high-quality result.
Tell About Birthmarks and Scars
A new hair specialist who has not worked with your hair before is unfamiliar with your scalp condition. If you have large birthmarks or scars on your scalp or skull, it’s important to inform your hairdresser beforehand. This ensures they can take extra care, avoiding any discomfort or potential injury during your appointment.
Tell About Your Habits
What are your hair care and styling routines? Do you dry your hair naturally, or do you use a hair dryer? What is the pace of your daily life, and how much time can you dedicate to hair care? How do you style and maintain your hair? These are just a few of the questions you might encounter when visiting a hairdresser.
“Healthy hair is very important to me, which is why I ask various questions before working on a client’s hair – to ensure their wishes align with their hair’s current condition and daily habits,” explains the specialist.
Do Not Hold Back Your Hair History
If currently you are brunette and wish to become a blonde, certainly tell the hairdresser what was done with your hair previously. Have they been bleached previously? Or perhaps dyed? “Sometimes hair looks completely natural, but when they are dyed, spots appear. To avoid such situations and achieve the desirable result, do not hold back your hair history. The more information you give about your hair past, the more satisfied you and your hairdresser will be,” the hairdresser reminds.
