How to Choose the Right Hair Salon

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If you want to have a consistently good hair style, you’ll need to choose the right hair salon – and a talented stylist to work with you regularly. But finding the right salon and the right stylist can be tricky, especially if you don’t have much experience looking for one.

The Benefits of Choosing the Right Hair Salon

Let’s start by explaining why it’s so important to choose the right hair salon in the first place:

  •         Your hairstyle. According to Anushka, “Few things are as important for one’s overall sense of self than a great hairstyle.” If you’re consistently getting amazing cuts and you feel like you’re looking your best, you’re going to carry yourself with more confidence. You’ll feel better about yourself on a daily basis, which can ultimately result in a variety of benefits.
  •         Your experience. If you’re stuck with a salon you don’t love or a stylist you don’t get along with, your overall salon experience may be more stressful than it is pleasant. But with the right salon, you’ll have a fun, interactive, and comfortable experience every time. Getting your hair cut or colored shouldn’t be an ordeal.
  •         Your budget. The right salon should also work within your budget. You shouldn’t have to bankrupt yourself to get the look you want.

Set Your Priorities

Before you start looking for a salon, it’s a good idea to set some of your priorities. What’s most important to you in a salon and in a stylist? What are you willing to compromise on and what are absolute requirements?

These are some of the most common priorities:

  •         Facilities and services. First, you’ll need to think about the capabilities and range of this salon. What services do they offer and do they provide everything you might need? Do they have all the equipment you’ve come to expect?
  •         Popularity and scheduling. How popular is this place? A bit of popularity can be a good thing; it’s an indication that many people enjoy this service and can ensure that you have plenty of people to talk to. However, if the salon is too popular or too crowded, it might be hard to get an appointment – or your appointments might feel overly busy or chaotic.
  •         Stylist experience and expertise. How much experience or expertise do you want your stylists to have? Are you okay getting work from someone who’s new to the industry? Or do you want someone who specializes in what you need to be done?
  •         Conversation and personal bonds. How much do you want to converse during your experience? Is there a social element to your salon preferences? If so, is it important that there’s a community around this salon or that you have a chance to build one?
  •         Convenience and accessibility. How convenient and accessible does your salon need to be? Are you willing to drive to a different city, or do you prefer something closer to you?
  •         Cost. The costs of salon services vary wildly. While the “average” cost of a basic haircut is between $40 and $66, that cost can change significantly based on the city in which you live, the services you’re getting, and the nuances and popularity of the facility. If you’re on a strict budget or if you just don’t want to pay too much for salon services, you’ll need to keep cost in mind when reviewing your options.

Do Your Research

Once you have your priorities set, you can begin doing research.

Make sure you:

  •         Talk to friends, relatives, and coworkers. Talk to your friends, relatives, and coworkers – especially those whose hair and style you love. Where is there salon? Who have they used in the past? If you can get a personal recommendation, you can feel much more confident about your decision.
  •         Read online reviews. Next, read online reviews for each salon you’re considering. You’ll have to take some of these reviews with a grain of salt, but they can give you a better picture of how this place operates overall.
  •         Review each website. Make sure you also review the website of each salon you’re considering; what are the prices and services? How easy is it to schedule an appointment?

Get Trial Services

When you have a small list of candidates for your next salon of choice, you’ll be ready to get trial services. Whether you’re ready for a haircut or you’re interested in coloring, schedule a preliminary appointment. Review your experience carefully, then consider getting your next haircut somewhere else so you can compare.

When you’ve found the right salon and the right stylist, you’ll know. You can then attend consistently, scheduling all your appointments there, and rest easy knowing that no matter what, you’re going to come out looking great.