best way to talk to a hairdresser?

donnac2558

Unfortunately alot of salons won't do dry cuts. I used to got to one and it was a no. The smaller independent styles one will do them.

LilacLillie

I used to be a hairdresser and still do some at home cuts.
I have to admit I am 'scissor happy' and it drives my family mad!
You just sort of get into the cutting :embarasse

BUT .... when I go to either of my 2 local salons for a cut I am soooo fussy, yet never get what I want!
I even hold up the sections and tell them where to cut arhhhh, if I could do it myself I would (and sometimes do but can't manage the back).

It doesn't help that all 4 shops nearest to me are all Eastern European workers and none of them speak English LOL!!!!

My DH hates me going to the hairdresser, he says I moan for at least a month after a cut, I didn't know that = REVENGE for all those cuts I've done over the years maybe???
LL

Bronnie

Two tips.

I always pop in and ask if I can arrange to come in for a consultation first. Chance to meet the stylist , discuss what you're looking for, hear their suggestions and get a feel for a new stylist. You can do this at a few salons before you take the plunge. Not foolproof, but can give them the impression that you are being quite fussy and a little demanding about what you want and may make them a bit more careful with you if you actually go back for the haircut.

Also , sad though it sounds, I agree with the poster who suggested getting glammed-up before you go. I make an effort to be dressed smartly and made-up when I go to the hairdressers. In an image-conscious business, rightly or wrongly, I think there are some hairdressers who will judge a book by it's cover and what you get might reflect their perception of you in style-terms.

Good luck!

Nicki

My hairdresser has always said it is far easier to cut hair which doesn't really need cutting, than hair which has been left for some time. In other words if the bones of the style you like is still obvious to the hairdresser, you are far more likely to get a cut that you are happy with, than if you go when it has grown out of shape. So whilst it is more expensive, it is better to have your hair cut every 6-8 weeks once you find someone who has cut it well, rather than leave it for 3-4 months between cuts.

I havent had any major disasters for years, since someone butchered my long hair in Vidal Sasson the week before my wedding, completely wrecking my wedding photos! Obviously though I've had cuts I like better than others. I try to go on personal recommendation when looking for a new hairdresser, always spend a sensible amount of time on the consultation before they wash and cut, and never go for a new restyle with a new hairdresser. If you want to "audition" them, you could always try making an appointment for a blow dry the week before and while she is doing your hair have a long conversation with her about what you would like and what would and wouldnt work. you might then find that you are on the same wave length when you go back to have it cut.

crazyguy

Try my top tips for the day,

1. If you can’t thin it right, shave it off.
2. I hate it.
3. No I really F

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hate it.
4. I hate it so much I can’t explain why I hate it.
5. Now I know why I hate it-you made me look like Marie Osmond and I HATE that b

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hair.
6. I’m going to buy and smoke copious amounts of cigarettes and when I get back, you can figure out how to fix this.
7. Nevermind, you can’t fix it until I call my real hairdresser in London.
8. No don’t start yet she hasn’t gotten the picture of this s---.
9. I’m not trying to stress you out but this is horrible.
and the final worst thing I said…
10. Fine-it’s perfect what-f

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ever.

By using the above comments you will be guaranteed the best haircut ever.
Tomorrow I’m off to find another hairdresser who will hopefully listen when I say, use the thinning shears.

dibuzz

umdelicious wrote: »

Why are they so scared to cut long hair!

I took my daughter to have her long hair cut when she was 10, she did a lot of sports so wanted to be able to wash it and it dry quickly whenever she needed to.
The 3rd person to try actually cut it and did a lovely job but the other 2 just couldn't bring themselves to do it and tried to talk her out of it.
The best thing was when I took her to have it trimmed a few weeks later it was a new girl and she only charged me for a boys cut, daughter was in full football kit so she probably didn't realise :rotfl:

My problem is I have to take my glasses off while they cut so can't see what they have done until it's finished, luckily it's always been ok but I hate that "I've just been to the hairdresser" look and give it a good brushing when I get home.

As a child my mum always cut my hair and always cut my fringe far too short, she just couldn't understand that it shrunk as it dried and I looked ridiculous. She did the same to my daughter the day before her 1st birthday so all her birthday pics were awful, not only was her fringe only just on her forehead it was longer on one side. I went mad and told her never to touch any of my kids' hair ever again (I'd nipped out when she did it)

umdelicious

dibuzz wrote: »

I took my daughter to have her long hair cut when she was 10, she did a lot of sports so wanted to be able to wash it and it dry quickly whenever she needed to.
The 3rd person to try actually cut it and did a lovely job but the other 2 just couldn't bring themselves to do it and tried to talk her out of it.
The best thing was when I took her to have it trimmed a few weeks later it was a new girl and she only charged me for a boys cut, daughter was in full football kit so she probably didn't realise :rotfl:

My problem is I have to take my glasses off while they cut so can't see what they have done until it's finished, luckily it's always been ok but I hate that "I've just been to the hairdresser" look and give it a good brushing when I get home.

As a child my mum always cut my hair and always cut my fringe far too short, she just couldn't understand that it shrunk as it dried and I looked ridiculous. She did the same to my daughter the day before her 1st birthday so all her birthday pics were awful, not only was her fringe only just on her forehead it was longer on one side. I went mad and told her never to touch any of my kids' hair ever again (I'd nipped out when she did it)

For people whose hair grows quickly can be a pain. When i've had mine short, it looks messy within 2 weeks. Easiest thing is to have it layederd and a wet cut. Do's just don't suit me. I've had mine long blow dried, with straighteners, but look best with it natural,(well with a little help from boots curl creme £1.20 approx for a huge tub!). Turns what could look messy into loose waves/curls. mines starting to look yeti/goth like so will need to get it cut soon!:eek::eek::eek::D:D:D:D

I don't mind having it cut shoulder length, its soon down my back again. Don't know why it grows so quick!!!! Just have to show my hairdresser that I need 2/3 inches off each time, else all they do is trim, no good for me.

Bronnie

umdelicious wrote: »

For people whose hair grows quickly can be a pain. When i've had mine short, it looks messy within 2 weeks. Easiest thing is to have it layederd and a wet cut. Do's just don't suit me. I've had mine long blow dried, with straighteners, but look best with it natural,(well with a little help from boots curl creme £1.20 approx for a huge tub!). Turns what could look messy into loose waves/curls. mines starting to look yeti/goth like so will need to get it cut soon!:eek::eek::eek::D:D:D:D

I don't mind having it cut shoulder length, its soon down my back again. Don't know why it grows so quick!!!! Just have to show my hairdresser that I need 2/3 inches off each time, else all they do is trim, no good for me.

Mine was the same, growing it long was the most moneysaving thing I could've done hair-wise

. I have thick heavy hair and used to have a short style, which looked amazing for a couple of weeks, but once it had grown a tiny bit, became too heavy to keep in shape. Needed a cut every 4 weeks really, although I used to try and stretch it, it was a nuisance if a holiday or special occasion hit the wrong time in the cutting-cycle!

Now I let the layers grow down and it evolves into a different look then every 6 months or so get it cut back to just on my shoulders for a shorter bouncier look.

umdelicious

Bronnie wrote: »

Mine was the same, growing it long was the most moneysaving thing I could've done hair-wise

. I have thick heavy hair and used to have a short style, which looked amazing for a couple of weeks, but once it had grown a tiny bit, became too heavy to keep in shape. Needed a cut every 4 weeks really, although I used to try and stretch it, it was a nuisance if a holiday or special occasion hit the wrong time in the cutting-cycle!

Now I let the layers grow down and it evolves into a different look then every 6 months or so get it cut back to just on my shoulders for a shorter bouncier look.

Exactly my problem. With do's, always ended up with a bouffant! :eek:

Thats exactly what i do now. I quite like a shorter shoulder length style, although defintely hippie/new agey/ slightly gothy at the mo, as my hairs dark, and loads of it. Looks fine with curl creme in, but needs a cut most def now.

Trouble is am loving it long at the mo, so next time will have a longer shoulder length iykwim. Sometimes I've had almost a long bob, when it needed cutting, as honestly, never known anybodys hair grow so quick. Good to know its not just me.

MissGivings_2

Nicki wrote: »

My hairdresser has always said it is far easier to cut hair which doesn't really need cutting, than hair which has been left for some time. In other words if the bones of the style you like is still obvious to the hairdresser, you are far more likely to get a cut that you are happy with, than if you go when it has grown out of shape. So whilst it is more expensive, it is better to have your hair cut every 6-8 weeks once you find someone who has cut it well, rather than leave it for 3-4 months between cuts.

I havent had any major disasters for years, since someone butchered my long hair in Vidal Sasson the week before my wedding, completely wrecking my wedding photos! Obviously though I've had cuts I like better than others. I try to go on personal recommendation when looking for a new hairdresser, always spend a sensible amount of time on the consultation before they wash and cut, and never go for a new restyle with a new hairdresser. If you want to "audition" them, you could always try making an appointment for a blow dry the week before and while she is doing your hair have a long conversation with her about what you would like and what would and wouldnt work. you might then find that you are on the same wave length when you go back to have it cut.

Sounds like you have to be quite sensible to get a good haircut- I've been doing everything wrong- going to the hairdresser looking very scruffy with my gardening clothes on and my hairstyle in a rubber band all grown out then:rotfl: expecting them to realize that in real life I'm actually extremely glamorous and fashionable (ahem)