Yes, there are some
things for free in this world, and one of them is the hair consultation.
We can't think of any hairdressing salon that charges for a consultation but
there may be some out there, so ask first. Hair consultations are the best way to find a new hair stylist, get an idea of the cost of a hair cut or hair color change, work out what your hairstyle options are and how much time you need to allocate for the process.
Most of the time you
won't require a salon booking unless you want to see a particular stylist
at the salon. Try to avoid a salons busy times (Saturdays and
late nights). This will ensure you don't wait too long and get
more attention.
Generally, you should
get a consultation prior to any salon service but you may feel
pressured to stay even if you find yourself not in agreement with
what is being said. So a pre-appointment consultation gives you
the opportunity to think about it. When returning for the appointment,
repeat all that you previously discussed, as the hairdresser
may have seen many other clients since you came in for your consultation
and you would not want your needs confused with someone else.
If you are time poor
and get your consultation immediately before your cut, ideally
ensure that it is done before you put on the generic gown. This
makes sure the stylist can see you for who you are. If you are
in a work uniform then let them know what you normally wear.
For more tips on talking
to your hairdresser, check out our section
making
sure that your hairdresser understands you.
It can make a big difference to be able to tell your hairdresser
exactly what you want.
Anthony
Whitaker,
leading stylist leaves us with this advice:
"Clients should never
feel afraid to have a consultation with a hairdresser. Once you
have spoken to two or three hairdressers, you'll soon work out
who's on your wave length"
Courtesy
Anthony Whitaker
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