1. The price range- Most well established salons will have a menu, this will give you a feel for what you will be spending depending on the services you're looking for.
2. The salon reputation- Sadly a salons reputation holds very true. Don't waist your time at a place that you have heard negative things about.
3. Always go on a recommendation- Don't ever make an appointment or walk into a salon and assume because they are charging you lots of $$$ that you will receive a great service. When you see a cute color/style out and about ask who they go to.
4. Should you tip? How much?- Yes! Hairdressers work just as hard for their tips as a waitress does, except you tip a waitress 20% who brings your food correctly and don't want to tip your hairdresser who is cutting/coloring/styling your hair which you will be stuck with for months and everyone can see... Yes tip your hairdresser! Standard is 20%!
5. Do not wear a really nice or expensive top- As much as we try, sometimes color will smear or splatter on your clothes. It does happen, so don't wear your favorite top to get your hair done.
6. Time frame- Have an idea of what you want. If you make your appointment for a haircut and then say you also want highlights, know that your hairdresser may not have the time. Make sure that you set your appointment for the correct service. It gives your hairdresser the appropriate time to do your hair right.
This is very helpful information. My mother has been cutting and coloring my hair my entire life, and when she wasn't able to at one point I was in desperate need for a cut. I went to the local hair salon and regretted the decision ever since. I ended up wearing my hair in a ponytail until it was long enough to get an appropriate cut. Do your research before entering a salon!
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