Decided to celebrate 2015 with a New Look? Here are some strategies to Ensure a Great Experience at your next Hair Appointment, because we care about your hair. Weve all left the salon with a haircut (yes, even your hairstylist needs to get her/his haircut), that we hate. Often an upcoming hair appointment can be cause for a sleepless night or two (Not for the clients of Vault Hair! I have clients who entrust their complete haircare and say, do whatever you want!. This trust is earned . I still provide individual consultation and explain why I might or might not recommend a particular haircut, colour etc to each client). Exacerbating your worries is the process of letting go of your hairstyle which has served you faithfully for the past few years, and then theres doubt about how your new haircut is going to look and will it even match your personality! There are some ways to head off hairstylist appointment disasters. Here are some ways to make sure you and your hairdresser are on the same page. # Understanding the Buzz Words Most hair salon disappointments can be traced directly to miscommunication. The hairstyle youve been trying to describe is not what the hair stylist sees. After all, when you think of it, every woman (and man) has her own unique idea of what short hair is. To one, it means chin length; to a stylist, it may mean above the ears and to a third person, it could mean a buzz cut. Lets face it, our language is prone to ambiguity so it is vital that you learn the terms youre likely to hear while youre hanging around your local hairsalon. Like any profession, hair styling has its own particular lingo with some hairstylists seemingly incapable of speaking in layperson language! So how do you get your message across when you describe the look you want? To the rescue, we have complied this quick hair dictionary. - LONG LAYERS lighten the weight of the hair and add swing; achieve a textured look by blended shortening of the top of the hair. - TAPERING is a form of layering used to take the weight out of the back of hair - SLIDE LAYERS are used mostly on curly hair to reduce bulk from the top layer allowing curls to fall evenly - SLIDE CUTTING uses a very sharp scissor blade to skim over the surface at an angle - CHIPPING is also known as point cutting, is used to add texture - TEXTURISING is done using thinning shears. It adds movement and body by reducing weight from heavy sections, while leaving extra length in others - RAZORING is done with a straight-edged blade to cut or texturise the hair (be careful that you entrust this to a master cutter as this can cause hair breakage if done incorrectly as seen with flyaway split ends) - SINGLE PROCESS HAIR COLOUR is best used for covering grey hair - DOUBLE PROCESS HAIR COLOUR is used for highlights and to bleach the hair. Be mindful of hair salons which use high ammonia products (isnt it odd to entrust your hair colour to someone who wears a mouth mask or where the salon smells strongly of chemicals?). At Vault Hair, we use only premium natural and organic colours. Even our lighteners are made in Italy and ammonia-free. - HIGHLIGHTS lighten and brighten a solid background hair colour - LOWLIGHTS add depth and contrast to a light solid look - BALAYAGE is a French freehand colouring technique that was developed in the 1970s. The go-to for modern chic hair, balayage creates depth and dimension and leaves you with a sun-kissed finish. Balayage can be used in even the shortest pixie crop however the best result is in hair below the shoulders. You can achieve many different effects from soft, natural highlights to something strong and punky. Its also a very economical way to colour your hair as you never have a solid demarcation line or regrowth so if you cant afford to get it done for another month it wont look hideous. However, if your balayage isnt done correctly, you can end up with excessive overlapping that can cause damage. # Insist on a Consultation At many salons, stylists allow a ten-minute chat with new clients before they start cutting. The hairstylist should ask you about your lifestyle and background, what you do for fun and, if you ever had a really bad and/or good haircut, and what they looked like. You should also be prepared to discuss your history of chemical treatments. It can be frustrating and lead to poor results if you are not forthcoming in your chat. # Bring in Photos The pictures will give you some direction but remember that its not like picking a pair of shoes out of a catalogue. A bit like online shopping, the shoe might look great in its listing however it doesnt fulfil your vision when you unwrap it and place it on your feet. A haircut is very handmade and the hairstylist needs to talk to you about how to tailor it to work for you. # Go elsewhere if You have Not been clicking during the Consultation The same goes for after the cut begins. The most obvious warning sign is when too much is being cut off. You should also be concerned if the hairstylist is jumping around on your head as he/she cuts, especially at the beginning, which can lead to holes. If thats happening, Id get out while you still have some hair. Communication is key, and the ability of the hairstylist to listen to you and your confidence in his/her ability to deliver your hair aspirations. Vault Hair is taking hair appointments from 9am 6 January 2015 on vault.hair@gmail or 02 9410 0600 / 0411 088 882
Posted on: Thu, 01 Jan 2015 21:30:00 +0000
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