How to Find a Hair Stylist

By Ang Berg, an eHow Contributing
Writer
Find a Hair Stylist
Finding a hairstylist who is not only
great at his profession but reliable
and enjoyable to be around can be a
time consuming and frustrating task.
Follow these steps to make sure your
next hairstylist knows how to work
with you, your hair and personal
style, to help you feel beautiful after
every appointment.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Things You'll Need:
phonebook, internet
Instructions
1. Ask for referrals. The best way
to find a new hairstylist is to
ask friends and family for a
reference. Ask people who you
trust that have hairstyles they
like. It is also important to
inquire about the price the
hairstylist typically charges for
services to avoid wasting time
with a stylist who you may not
be able to regularly afford.
Plus, no one wants sticker
shock after getting the best
haircut they've ever had.
2. If you see someone who has a
hairstyle that you desire, ask
them for a reference. When
walking down the street or
working out at the gym, don't
be afraid to ask someone who
does their hair. Seeking a
reference from an unbiased
source can eliminate pressure
to go to a certain stylist
because of perceived
obligation to a friend or family
member who referred you to a
particular stylist.
3. Use the phone book, Internet
and local newspapers as a
guide. Look through the yellow
pages of your phone book or
online for advertisements;
often times salons or
individual stylists will
advertise their areas of
expertise. Take note of the
claimed expertise and
compare them to your own
needs. You could also contact
the style or fashion reporter at
your local newspaper for an
unbiased opinion about local
talent.
4. Compile a list of potential
hairstylists. Based on the
referrals that you were given,
make a list of the five most
promising. Visit the salon of
the stylists to get a feel for the
atmosphere and to get a sneak
peek at the recommended hair
pro. If you feel uncomfortable
or out of place during your
visit, take the stylist off your
list. Getting your hair styled
should be an enjoyable
experience and you should
always get what you want.
5. Schedule a consultation. After
determining the salons that
you would feel comfortable
regularly visiting, schedule a
consultation with the stylist to
discuss your needs and hear
her recommendations. You
should ask about prices,
recommended products and
areas of expertise. Also be sure
to discuss your hair history
and past styles that you did
and didn't like. If the
consultation is going smoothly
and you feel comfortable with
the hairstylist, allow him to
work on your hair. If you don't
feel comfortable during the
consultation, don't feel
pressured for a cut or styling.
6. Compare your consultations.
After visiting with the
prospective stylists, determine
who would best meet your
hairstyling needs and schedule
an appointment. If your first
couple of visits don't go well,
schedule an appointment with
another stylist on your list.
Tips & Warnings
Be patient. Finding the perfect
hairstylist can be time consuming
and often requires you to visit
numerous stylists before finding
the one that is best for you.
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