"If you don't look good, we don't look good."
-Vidal Sassoon
The third commandment of hair care is, Not lie to your stylist. One of the most important parts of a service is the consultation. When you come in for your first appointment, the consultation is my time to get to know you and your hair. It is very important for your stylist to know every chemical service you have had done on your hair and personal hair maintenance. Here is an example,
A client came to me get her hair done and wants to go lighter. I ask her the last time she colored her hair, "it's been years" she responds. I apply color to her hair and after fifteen minutes I notice the last four inches of her hair isn't lifting the same. I ask "are you sure you didn't color your hair?" Then she tells me "I put a semi permanent color on her hair five months ago, I didn't think it mattered".
For your stylist to be able to achieve the look you want we need to know everything. I have created a list of questions for you answer, that I ask my clients. These questions will help you communicate your hair history with your stylist.
Hair History
Hair density:
Fine
Med
Thick
Hair texture:
Curly
Straight
Really curly
Scalp:
Normal
Oily
Dry
Oily scalp/ dry ends
How often do you wash your hair?
Everyday
Every other day
Once or twice a week
What shampoo/conditioner/ styling products do you use?
How often do you style your hair?
Everyday
Never
I don't have time
I don't like to product
When I need it
What styling tools do you use on your hair?
Blow dryer
Flat iron
Curling iron
Hot rollers
Do you like blunt or razor cuts?
What do you like about your hair?
What do you not like about your hair?
Color Treatment
What tones do you like to see in your hair?
Red
Ash/ blue
Gold
Violet
What tones do you don't like to see in your hair?
Red
Ash/ blue
Gold
Violet
Which chemical treatments have you applied to your hair?
None
Brazilian keratin treatment
Haircolor remover
Chemical relaxer
Perm
When was the last time you colored your hair?
Have you had your hair highlighted or bleached?
Having this hair history is very helpful to your stylist. We want to create the best process and know what out limitations are. Sometimes you have abused or wrongly colored your hair too much that the look you want isn't achievable. Keeping your hair's integrity should be you and your stylist priority. Remember communication is key.
Love your hair. Love yourself.
The Royal B
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