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nonightowl · Nov 18, 2015, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lizardlady

Owl, my answer is going to be absolutely no help.

I got so tired of going into a shop, telling the stylist what I wanted and have her cut it the way she wanted. I even took pictures of what I wanted. Every place I went, whether it was a chain place or an upscale shop, I got the same crappy haircut. One place the girl was so busy gabbing with a friend that she cut one side W-A-Y shorter that the other side. She refused to fix it! I gave up. I cut it myself now. It's ironic because I have people ask where I got my hair done! I guess I do a good job.

I wouldn't go by on-line reviews for all the reasons already mentioned. How about asking people who have haircuts you like where they get theirs done?

edited to add

Do you have a picture of yourself that shows your hair the way you'd like it to look? You could take the picture with you to show them what you want.

Liz, thanks for weighing in. I did ask this one woman at the gym about her hair, but it turned out she cut it herself! I'm not that skilled.

I went to this place this past Sunday. My cut came out okay---I don't dislike nor like it. Her technique was different from my old stylist, and she took much longer. I can also tell English isn't her first language, so it was hard to communicate with her.

She asked about kids---I know she's trying to establish rapport and make conversation but family is a painful subject for me. Ask about how I like the weather to break the ice.

I haven't found any pictures of what I like. And, like the post below, a picture just gives the stylist an idea. It won't look exactly like that on you, I know.

I know what you mean by chatting. I don't wany anyone chatting with someone and not paying attention.

This place is walking distance, and it's been in business over 40 years. That's a good sign I think.

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Originally Posted by tomswife6975

I have been a hairdresser for 27 years. I recommend this..

ASK a stranger who does their hair. When you see a good haircut..ask

word of mouth is always the best route. I have had many wonderful clients who were referrals from existing clientele.

BUT

you must know that even if you show me a picture..your hair type and condition will determine 75% of how your desired look will actually look on your own head. A good stylists will be honest about that and take the time to explain why.

You can find a good stylist anywhere.
You can find them in high end $100 cut salons....and you can find them in your $12.99 walk in joint. Its all in the person. I myself have had many good cuts and many bad ones too !!!

Please also be honest with us if you are not happy. Don't be afraid to stop something that's not what you want. My favorite line to some people is that I flunked mind reading class in high school .

My best suggestion is ask your friends first. If you wanna go the walk in route..just request someone in management..shows they have been around a while..and are passionate about doing hair.

Either way..good luck.

I don't have any women friends. Just men, and obviously they don't have the styles/processes of a lot of women. And one is out of state now.

I've been paying attention to women's hair everywhere I go, but I haven't seen anything I like so far. All the ladies at the senior center have short hair, and they all have the same cut too. Other than that, I just have strangers to go by.

The owner of the above mentioned salon kept insisting on me bringing a picture, but I said I haven't found one. She also said she couldn't do my hair cause it's too long. And it would hurt her shoulder too much. Well I needed a cut. She referred me to someone who works well with longer hair. Now it's not so long.

Since you're in the business, what is this thing about the first name only on their business cards?

Do they not want me to research them? "Teresa-hair and makeup." Teresa WHO? What services does she do done on hair? Cuts only? Color? Geez...I can't read minds, and it's a pain to ask all these questions about it. Why can't they put their last name on there and SPECIFY what exactly they do?

One salon had this guy who said he only works by referral. So since nobody referred me, I guess he was indirectly turning away my business.

I got one referral from one of my favorite checkers at the store (I might have siad this already), but I don't like that part of town. But keeping her in mind if I can't find anything else.

Does it matter if a salon specializes in African-American hair, which I don't have?