Ok open question and answer time im a hairdresser of 19 years expeience ( i know i dont look old enough lol) , Most people have trouble with hairdressers because they are very vague about what they want or say do what you like then moan after LOL ,
Best way to find a new hairdresser is to go by recommendation even if you see someone in the street ask where they get it done , Always ask for a consultation most good salons will do these free as its a potential new client =££ . Ask if there is a price structure most salons will have younger staff who will in most cases be trained but need more experience so will charge less , they will then have somone mid price range and then salon owners who will charge the most ( not always the best stylists though, i can run rings round both my boss,s and they know it )
Tell the receptionist if you have long hair or short hair if its a restyle or colour advise you need and ask them to book you in with somone who is stongest at what you need ,
never feel obliged to have your hair done just because you have spoken to someone if your not happy with your consultation dont book to get it done or agree to have it done right then say you will think about it and take a card ,
Pictures often help clients get accross what they want even if your hair is different to the models it gives the stylist a better idea of what you mean if you cant discribe properly what your looking for , Its better to ask questions untill you are sure than just sit there saying nothing ,
As a hairdresser there is nothing worse than doing soomeones hair as they have asked only to have them phone the next day to complane when any alterations could have been sorted at the time of the appontment .

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