The consultation is key for communicating what you want, but it can also be very revealing in terms of assessing your stylist, so use it as an interview of sorts—and listen carefully.

“Every appointment should start with an in-depth consultation, whether it’s for a color, cut or hair extensions, and of course a patch test prior to any color service,” 

“During a consultation a good stylist will consider your face shape, lifestyle habits, check for unusual growth patterns, and take into consideration how your hair looks when its natural. They should also prioritize the health of your hair, and offer alternatives if your choice of cut or color just isn’t (safely) achievable on your hair type. They should discuss aftercare and maintenance with you too, and not allow things to sound overly ‘technical’—clients need to understand how the result is really going to look.”

Conduct the ‘Blow-dry Test’ 

Wish you could give a new salon or stylist a trial run? While you might not be able to stage a ‘practice cut’, there is one test you can carry out to get a feel for things.

“I think it’s important to strike up a rapport with your hairdresser, so it’s a good idea if the first time you meet isn’t when you’re actually having your haircut. That you can always back out if you don’t think you’re on the same page,” says Amy Lawrenson.

Richard Ward agrees, and suggests using the rather genius ‘blow-dry test’. Here’s how it works: “Always book in for a blow-dry at any new salon before you commit to a cut,” says Ward. “This is a great way to get a feel for the salon, and also establish a rapport with the hairdresser before allowing them anywhere near your hair with scissors!” 

NOT EVERYTHING THAT SHINES IS GOLD

Have you seen some salons promoting their lavish expensive looking decor? One must wonder.. what is the motivation? Is to showcase the establishment or to promote quality good outcome service. Some of the best hairdresser in the industry are in your everyday “Plain” looking Salons.

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