What to do if you want to change the cut or color and don’t want to regret it or hate it?
- Start by taking an appointment for a consultation to evaluate if the hairstyle you want is suited for your hair type, your budget and your overall style.
- Bring pictures of styles that inspire you and that portray what you would like or yourself. Discuss it over with the stylist.
- Tell the stylist what you like and dislike of your actual hair and your previous cuts or colors.
- If you are looking for a radical change, from very long to very short or from dark to light colors, the stylist will want to know your motivations behind this decision to insure that you are not acting on an impulse. The idea is to reveal your personality, not to transform you.
- The stylist will study your different angles, to work accordingly with the shape of your head, your skin tone and the pigmentation and the quality of your hair.
- Explain thoroughly what exactly your clothing style is, to make sure that your new hairstyle suits you. If you plan on changing hair color, make sure the color is compatible with the colors you wear usually.
- Make sure you tell them your hair styling habits, how much time you have in the morning to do your hair and the products you use. The stylist will propose a haircut that meets your needs. Certain hair colors need more care, such as blond or red colors.
- Meet your stylist before washing your hair : a preliminary consult will give the hair specialist the opportunity to see the natural movement of your hair and see how you style them.
- If you are looking for both a haircut and a hair color, it is best to see the hairdresser and the hair colorist at the same time, this way they can plan your look together.
Good to know :
The maintenance of your hair can become very costly. If you do not want a bad surprise, stay realistic with what you want. Here are a few things to consider before taking your appointment :
- The prices are established according to the stylist’s experience. You will pay around 45$ for a junior hairdresser and 100$ or more for a professional stylist.
- Short hair needs to be cut regularly, ideally every 5 to 6 weeks. On the other hand, long hair can be cut every 2 months.
- A good haircut is one that grows well ! It’s most profitable to invest in a quality haircut, than having to return at the hairdresser’s more often.
- A global hair color costs between 55$ and 80$ and needs to be repeated every 4 or 6 weeks. Highlights or streaks cost between 70$ and 200$ and only need touch-ups every 2 to 3 months.
