Read on for our tips to help you find the best hair salon in your area! Ask a friend - The best recommendation is one you get from a friend. Ask around to see who your friends go to for their hair cut or colour, and if you like how it looks, you may want to give them a try. Just remember to be specific about which stylist you go to - no two hair stylists are the same, even within the same hair salon.
Go to someone with experience - Sometimes a hairdresser will cut your hair, but then pass you on to an apprentice to do the colouring. So when you book in to the hair salon, make sure the person who is performing the cut and colour is an experienced hairdresser. Don't judge a salon based on its appearance - Some of the best cuts and colours come from smaller, quiet salons, and likewise the large, flashy and well-known salons don't always deliver on their promises.
Don't judge a salon by how it looks - judge it on word of mouth, or by how much experience the hairdressers and colourists have. Bring a photo and be specific - Even when you've found a good hair salon, you will need to ensure you get a good haircut or colour on the day. One person's version of 'auburn' can be different from yours, so a picture is the best way to be clear about what you want! Likewise your hairdresser's version of a 'trim' may be very different from yours.
Be specific by saying how much you want trimmed off in centimetres or inches. Know what you want and take baby steps - Sometimes you may feel afraid to speak up about what you want, or you may just be unsure.
Whatever you do, don't trust the hairdresser to make the decision for you - their tastes may be very different from yours, and you're the one that has to live with the cut and style afterwards. Also, if you're thinking of making a dramatic change, take baby steps first; try light brown before you go blonde, or try a bob before you go super short!
Many people try out a new hair stylist without bothering to look at their work. This can be a pretty major mistake to make. Many salons will have books with photos health of their hair styles. This gives you a great idea of what kind of work in all probability, and all the things they have to offer. Ask other shoppers for opinions and comparisons. Don't be shy.
An experienced professional hair place will have always photographs and books available for you. Get plenty of information by doing research before you end up picking a hair salon. Don't make these normal mistakes and get a terrible haircut or even hair color. Take your time and efforts, and speak to stylists with what they can do, what you are looking, and what will look ideal for your hair. By overtly speaking, you will save yourself a lot of time and expense.
