Determine the exact length
This hairstyling tip can save you a few tears: "Cut the ends once, please!" A harmless sentence that can lead to misunderstandings if you don't explain to your hairdresser exactly how many centimetres "cutting the ends" means for you. With long hair, this could be five centimetres for the professional, but a maximum of one or two centimetres for you.
Listen to your gut feeling
This is always a good idea if you want to try out a new hairdresser. If you are assigned someone who doesn't match your ideas of style and taste at all, or the person doesn't understand what you want or doesn't listen properly, then leave.
Ask for new addresses
Do you see a woman with your dream hairstyle at the bakery or in a café? Approach the lady politely and ask which hairdresser she goes to. Most women are happy when you compliment them by asking this question.
Dress as you always do
Do you only ever go to the hairdresser in casual clothes? It's better to avoid baggy sweaters and the like, as the hairdresser will take your overall appearance into account during the consultation - after all, they want to know what type of person you are. And if you normally wear make-up, you should also wear make-up to your appointment. This way, the styling can be adapted to your overall look.
Finding the perfect tone
Ash blonde, honey blonde, wheat blonde, golden blonde ... The color spectrum for hair coloring is wide and color perception varies greatly from person to person. The best way to clarify the new hair shade is to use a color chart, then the result will also match afterwards. Extra hairstyle tip: Hold the hair samples on the color edge against your face so that the hair and skin tones can be better matched.
Look at Instagram & Co.
Many hairdressers now present themselves and their work on all social media channels. It can't hurt to take a look online to get a first impression of a new salon. Real customers are shown there after their appointments and not models who have been professionally styled for hours.
Wait for the right time
Big changes need to be well prepared. This applies, for example, to a color change from brown to blonde. To avoid damaging the hair too much, you should take intensive care of it for a month beforehand and only then have the planned color change carried out. Discuss the exact procedure with your hairdresser.
Try out a different salon
Have you been loyal to one salon and one hairdresser for years? Have you ever thought about whether you and your hair expert might be a little worn out? Take a look at the websites of several salons and, if necessary, ask on the phone whether the salon specializes in a particular style. "Sassoon salons, for example, are known for excellent bob and short haircuts.
Address no-gos
Tell your stylist exactly what you want. But also explain exactly what you don't want under any circumstances. Feel free to talk about no-go hairstyles and negative experiences - then the professional will know exactly where to go and where not to go.
Talk about role models
No, it's not silly to bring along a photo of your favorite actress or a top model. If you want a certain hairstyle, your stylist will even be grateful for this visual aid! However, bear in mind that you may have a different natural hair texture. A good hairdresser will advise you on what can and cannot be done.
Bring your own brush and co.
Do your tools and products at home somehow not achieve the same look as in the salon? Simply bring your hairbrushes and the like with you on your next visit. The expert can then assess what you might be doing wrong, advise you or give you a trick or two. Then you can do it without a professional.