Wash, cut, style: It only looks really good when a professional is at work. We give you hairdressing tips: How to recognize a good hairdresser!
The salon: Do I feel I'm in good hands there?
First and foremost, it is important that the salon's equipment and staff look appealing. Of course, everything should look clean and tidy. The ambience and feel-good factor are also important. By the way: You can tell the style of the salon by looking at the hairdressers' hair.
The service: Are the staff attentive?
Friendliness should be a matter of course. And even if this says nothing about the craftsmanship: a drink, such as a coffee, has long been standard. Hairdressers offer a service, and that is part of the service.
Personal advice: how comprehensive is it?
After you have told the salon about your hairstyle wishes, the hairdresser should make a recommendation and explain what is possible with your hair. For example, not all hair can be bleached. Don't be afraid to bring photos with you and dress how you really feel on the day. All of these things will make it easier for the hairdresser to cut you a suitable hairstyle.
The technique: Does the hairdresser know what they are doing?
A combination of classic and modern techniques for both cut and color is ideal. For example, a good hairdresser will use the so-called freehand technique for highlights, which is an absolute must nowadays to create a modern, natural look. However, it doesn't matter whether the hairdresser cuts wet or dry. The main thing is that the hair falls beautifully and the hairstyle is coherent. If you wish, they should also show you how to do your hair at home.
The care products: Are they of good quality?
Another criterion is the products used in the salon. They should be from a high-quality brand.
The price: What is a good haircut worth to me?
When it comes to price, it always depends on your own requirements: For people with only a small budget or low expectations, a 10-euro hairdresser may make sense. However, a good hairdresser offers a different service. And of course you should not forget that the staff in such salons are usually underpaid and have to work on a piecework basis.
Your rights as a customer
Hair cut: If the hairstyle or color is not as agreed, you do not have to pay anything. On the contrary: the hairdresser has to fix it free of charge.
Bodily injury: If your hair falls out in clumps because the stylist has made a gross mistake - such as applying bleach incorrectly - you can claim compensation for pain and suffering.
Trimming your bangs: Is not automatically free. As the hairdresser has to spend time, he can of course charge for this cutting service.