Shabby Chic Boho Choosing the right hair salon for you can be a beauty defining decision; it can either make or mar your hair. We can all agree that your hair a major part of one’s identity. You can almost accurately gauge one’s personality by looking at their hair. That is why it is important that you present the right picture or image of yourself by taking care of your hair.
You should meticulously choose the right professional that will handle your mane and style it appropriately. More so, they must also be able to keep your tresses healthy long-term. However, the sad reality is that there are a lot of beauty salons and they all claim to be experts and wonder workers with human tresses. This therefore makes it hard for one to make a choice of the right shop to choose.
Whether you just moved to a new city and are looking for a new stylist or you had a bad experience with your present hairdresser or just want a change of style, this article is for you! In this piece we will highlight factors you should consider when shopping for the right hair salon for you. We will also share some tips to help you achieve the hair of your dreams.
First Things First!
Before you even start searching for a beautician or stylist, you need to know your hair; this will determine the range of services you will require. Every salon has its specialty and it will be remiss of you to expect a perfect trim from a hair braids specialist. However, there are some shops that have a wide network of specialists working with them. But the issue remains that you must first know your hair and what you need; this will help focus your search and of course, make it easier.
Tips for Choosing the Right Salon
After you have determined the type or range of services that you will require, you can now proceed to search for the best fit by engaging the following tips:-
Check Reviews and Social Media Portfolios
In these days of social media awareness, you can find almost anything you are looking for online. So start by checking out some salons in your locality. When you have narrowed down to at least 3 of the most likely best fit for you, check out reviews and feedback from past clients.
You can find these reviews on Yelp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and local beauty directories. Do not ignore patterns; if a salon keeps getting negative reviews and or complaints from clients and they are never resolved, that is a huge red flag. Look out for consistent complaints of hair damage, lateness, overbooking or poor customer service and steer clear of such salons.
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The great thing about social media is that you can see actual evidence of work done; most salons will always show before and after images of their client’s hair. Some even have videos of the process to back up the pictures. Be wary of salons that posts only heavily edited or filtered images.
Look for Cleanliness and Professionalism
Before you choose any salon, look closely at photos and videos to determine how clean they are; better still, visit the shop. A clean shop shows respect for clients and a high level of professionalism. Every reputable beauty shop should have the following:-
- Clean styling stations and floors
- Hygienic shampoo bowls
- Sanitized tools
- Fresh and nice-smelling towels and capes
- Well organized product shelves
- Well trained and polite staff
Never ignore a chaotic, dirty and unprofessional looking space as their services can never be different from their ambience.
Evaluate Their Customer Service
A salon may deliver great hairstyle but their customer service cam sour the entire experience. Evaluate how quickly they respond to enquiries and how clear their response is. Also evaluate their communication style. Hairdressing day can be stressful if you have a stylist who is rude, obnoxious and doesn’t care how you feel.
Note that a stylist whose initial interaction with you was rude and off-putting cannot magically become an angel on D-day.
Other things to look out for include:-
- Fair pricing
- Quality products
- Healthy techniques – Visit this site: https://www.aad.org/ for insight into techniques that are healthy for hairdressing.
Finally, trust your instinct when interacting with a prospective stylist. If you’re getting a negative vibe, do not ignore it. If you visit a shop and the environment is not welcoming or relaxing, do not settle; you might end up with regrets.
Conclusion
Bear in mind that choosing the right salon is not all about just the style of hair to do or the how beautiful it looks on you. At the end of the day, you must have a professional who truly cares for the health of your mane in order to help you achieve long-term health.
Some stylists do not care what happens to their client’s tresses in the long run; all they are concerned with is following trends. Steer clear from such hairdressers as the health of your hair should be top priority and that is one of the major assignments of a great stylist!
