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Create an uber-clean, calming environment<\/h2>\n

The shampoo chairs and back-bar area should be spotless\u2014free of clutter, hair trimmings, dirty towels, etc. If possible, the shampoo stations should also be in a low-traffic area so the client doesn\u2019t feel exposed, and can close her eyes without feeling self-conscious.<\/p>\n

Play the part of host<\/h2>\n

You wouldn\u2019t invite someone over for dinner and push her into a chair with a plate of food the second she walked in the door. You\u2019d take her coat, offer a cocktail, put out a plate of hors d’oeuvres. Likewise, after you\u2019ve guided a client to the shampoo chair, place a towel around her neck and shoulders, ask if she\u2019d like her feet up or down, and find out if she has a shampoo preference. Then help guide her head back into the shampoo bowl and ask if her neck and shoulders are comfortable. Some clients like a second towel to support the back of their necks.<\/p>\n

Choose your lineup<\/h2>\n

If the client leaves the shampoo and conditioner choices to you, gauge what formulas will make the most of her hair. For very dry or coarse hair, hydrating formulas will make the hair silkier and easier to cut and style. At Prose, our most nourishing combinations are typically laced with Argan, Sacha Inchi Seed Oil<\/a>, Jojoba<\/a><\/span> and Plum oils.<\/a><\/span> For fine hair, choosing something with protein can help strengthen and add volume. Fine hair typically has 50 percent less protein than medium to thick types so they can almost always use a boost. If the client\u2019s hair appears on the oilier side, you may also want to choose something that provides a deeper clean. At Prose, we use Spirulina extract<\/a> <\/span>to help control sebum.<\/p>\n

Test the H20<\/h2>\n

Before you spray water on your client\u2019s scalp, first check the temperature on your wrist. \u201cI usually aim for comfortably warm,\u201d says Nina Dimachki, a stylist in Northville, Michigan. Thoroughly wet the client\u2019s hair, taking care not to aim the nozzle straight down her neck (and, oops, down her back).<\/p>\n

Do one quick shampoo<\/h2>\n

Most clients can benefit from two shampoos, says Dimachki, with the first being a quick application and rinse to remove surface dirt. The second shampoo, she says, is the more thorough, therapeutic round. Dimachki advises, however, that it\u2019s still wise to ask a client in advance if they have a shampoo preference, as some have strong feelings about the amount of cleansing they want.<\/p>\n

Lather with love<\/h2>\n

\u201cThe second shampoo is the one I really take my time doing,\u201d says Dimachki, who first applies the shampoo to her damp hands, rubs them together, then evenly distributes the cleanser over the client\u2019s scalp, gently kneading with her fingertips\u2014but never her nails. \u201cThe goal is to apply pressure and lean into the scalp with your fingers, like a massage therapist does,\u201d she explains. \u201cI focus more on the scalp than the hair during this step, moving from the top of the head to the crown to the back then to both sides of the head. Then I repeat.\u201d If necessary, she may add another spritz of water to facilitate light sudsing, which makes distribution of the shampoo easier and more even. Lastly, she rinses.<\/p>\n

Condition carefully<\/h2>\n

Always ask your client if she has a preference, but, assuming she opts to leave the application up to you, conditioner usually works best applied \u201cears to ends,\u201d says Dimachki. Too much conditioner near the roots can weigh down even the coarsest hair. Once the conditioner is applied, you can gently detangle the ends using your fingers or a wide-tooth comb. Then thoroughly rinse. \u201cNot removing all the conditioner is a common mistake\u2014and it can leave the hair looking dull,\u201d says Dimachki.<\/p>\n

Dry and prevent drips<\/h2>\n

Finally, use a clean towel to squeeze excess water out of the ends of their hair. \u201cMake sure to dry behind and inside their ears too,\u201d says Dimachki. Then use the towel around the client\u2019s shoulders to wrap her hair up in a turban\u2014and guide her to the station where she will begin her salon service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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