Most clients have a tough time answering whether their hair is fine, normal or coarse, but your stylist will know after one touch. This is thanks to the number of people that pass through their chair. They see hair in the context of a much larger spectrum whereas we may think of our hair in comparison to that of our family or friends. Why is it important to know this? Our hair type can determine the level of heat it can tolerate, how long it will take to color, and even what type of tools to use for the cut. For example, someone with very curly texture and fine strands may not realize that using the highest setting on their dryer to straighten their hair is actually causing more damage than for someone who has straight but coarse hair.<\/p>\n
A haircut should be customized to each individual, depending on face shape, hair type and even lifestyle. When you bring in images of the cut you want, a trick a stylist might use to see if it\u2019s really for you is to have you put your thumb over the face. Did you fall in love with the hair or with the overall look including makeup and styling? Talk to your stylist about what you actually like about the inspiration photo: is it the bangs? Angles? Color? This will allow her to give you the version of the cut that complements you. Once she\u2019s determined the style, she\u2019ll know which technique is best. The tools used for a cut determine more than you think. Which is why, just like a chef has multiple knives, a stylist has multiple cutting tools. Depending on your hair type and texture, some tools could disrupt the cuticle and leave your hair damaged.<\/p>\n
Have you ever brought in a color inspiration photo to a hair appointment only to have our stylist convince us otherwise. Your stylist typically won\u2019t shoot down an idea completely. Instead, she\u2019ll give you the version that\u2019s complementary to your texture and skin tone. She\u2019ll also explain what it will take to get to that color as it might not always be what you think. Going from one end of the color spectrum to another is an investment in time \u2014 to keep the integrity of the hair \u2014 and also budget, as our stylist\u2019s time and knowledge is worth every penny.<\/p>\n
Whether it\u2019s helping you to determine the right cut or using their knowledge in color theory to give you the perfect balayage shade, you can trust your stylist to know what she\u2019s doing.<\/p>\n
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