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When
you first walk into a salon, several different style options
may come to your hairstylist’s mind. As a client, you can
help your stylist create the look that’s best for you by
clearly expressing your likes and dislikes. Be clear about
your needs. For instance are you very active in sports? Do you
have a job that requires you to portray a certain image? How
much time are you willing to spend on your hair? Do you want
to keep a certain length? Think about your lifestyle and the
requirements it places on your hairstyle.
This information
will be very helpful in determining what look will suit you
best. Along with listening to your lifestyle needs, your
stylist will need to evaluate your physical needs as well.
Factors like hair density, growth patterns, facial features
and body shape will all have to be considered when determining
a suitable style. If color is an element of the look you are
seeking, your skin tone and eye color will have to be
considered as well. The look that works on a model or
celebrity in a magazine may not always work for you.
Once all of these
factors have been considered, your stylist will determine the
techniques he or she will use to create your new look. Many
haircuts can be further enhanced through color or permanent
waving. Color services may include a subtle shade change, a
dramatic new color or a few strategically placed highlights.
There are a variety of color products to suit your particular
needs. Perm services could include a gentle body wave to add
texture and movement or a spiral wrap to give long hair
fabulous curls.
Whatever you
decide, make sure your stylist and you are on the same
wave-length. Have your stylist communicate the image they have
conceived for you and explain how they will go about achieving
that look. Only after you and the stylist agree on the image
and the process should the service begin.
After the stylist
has created a new look for you, be sure to learn to style the
cut yourself. Have your stylist demonstrate how she achieved
the finished look and show you what tools and products you may
need at home to do the same. A great new look is wasted if you
can’t achieve the same style yourself at home
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Publication by MC College Group
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