Nowadays so many ppl arnd me and includn myself hav a haircut.BUT,do u realised sth?theres only a small portion of ppl(arnd 5% i think)who are really satisfied with their haircut!like me,u will curse the hairdresser when the haircut doesnt turn out to be what u really want!u will say "bloody hairdresser cut my hair until so short!i feel like dying!"right?hahas.and u will think of ways to let ur hair grow faster.haha dun worry,MOST PPL are like that!
well,this is taken frm clean&clear website.very interesting tips u can consider before u let other ppl touches ur hair!enjoy:)
Have you ever told your hairdresser that you loved a cut when you really hated it?
We all have hair horror stories. A light trim that turned out to be a six inch loss, ends so uneven your friends thought you cut them yourself. Or how about the hairdresser who gave you a fringe without asking?
Some hairdressers really should have their scissors taken away, but more often than not, a bad haircut is caused by bad communication.What special powers do hairdressers possess that turn strong opinionated women into meek, intimidated yes-men? Whether you're at an expensive or cheaper salon, you are a paying client and you have to participate in the process to get the cut you want. Easier said than done, right? Wrong! We've put together a list of 10 tips that will help you get a cut you love.
1) Find Pictures Before Your Appointment
Do your research ahead of time. Don't go into a salon 20 minutes early so that you can find a picture of a style you like. Especially if you're making a change, you need a few days to think about it. Buy a couple of hair magazines or even just women’s mags to find styles that will work for your hair. Your hairdresser will also need more than just one angle of the cut. If you can't see the sides or back, find pictures of other cuts that are similar to what you want.
2) Know Your Hair Type
Hairdressers are not gods. If you have thick curly hair for instance, Cameron Diaz's shaggy layered locks are not going to work on you. But long layered pieces like Debra Messing wears will. Hair magazines tell you what type of hair works best for each cut. Is your hair thick or thin, fine or curly, wavy or straight, flat or frizzy? Read about the styles you're not interested in too. You might find that they're actually tailor-made for your type of hair. Have a back-up photo. If your hairdresser tells you that your hair just can't be styled like the photo, have another style that you were considering.
3) Ask for Recommendations
Don't just walk into a salon and sit down in the first available chair to get a cut. If you don't have a hairdresser, or you're not happy with the one you have, ask for recommendations. Friends, co-workers, anyone whose hair you really like. If you see someone at a party or on the street with a great cut, stop and ask them who cuts their hair. They'll be flattered you asked.
4) Take in Pictures
Lots and lots of pictures. Hairdressers need to see more than one angle. If you can only find one angle, take in additional pictures that capture elements of the style you want. Your hairdressers will get an idea of what you like. Pictures don't have to come only from hair magazines.
5) Don't be Intimidated
Whether you're spending $20 or $100, it's your money. The hairdresser is working for you and needs to treat you with respect. If a hairdresser is full of attitude and doesn't seem to be listening to what you're saying, call him or her on it. Simply say, "I'm sorry, we seem to have gotten off on the wrong foot. I don't feel like you're listening to what I'm saying. While I appreciate that you know more about hair than I do, I really don't want an asymmetrical hair cut." Be polite, but be firm. If you still get a bad vibe, get out of the chair. Just because you made an appointment doesn't mean you have to stick around pay for the pleasure of being insulted.
6) Know What you Want
Hairdressers are not mind readers. Don't sit in a chair and say, "Whatever you think is best." Know what you want. Listen to recommendations. He or she can tell you if your hair is capable of achieving a style, how difficult it is to maintain, etc. But ultimately you have to say yes or no to the suggestions. No one is going to secretly cut a bald patch in your hair just because you said no. Hairdressers welcome communication from clients
7) Ask Questions
If a hairdresser suggests a fringe, ask why. It could be that you have a really high forehead and the hairdresser is trying to gently suggest ways that you might look better. It could just be a whim. Ask for an opinion of the pictures you've brought in for your hair. Ask how difficult it will be to style, if it's high-maintenance or low, what tools and products you will need, etc. If it looks like more is being cut off than you wanted, ask the hairdresser to stop and explain what he or she is doing. Don't just sit there. Participate in the process.
8) Take Notes(abit no need lar,lol)
Take something to write down the techniques your hairdresser used so that you can duplicate the look at home. Did she use a large round brush or a small round brush? Did he hold the hair under or over the brush when he blew it out? What did she put on your hair before she started styling it? What did she put on afterwards? Ask and write it down.
9) Compromise
If your hairdresser is telling you that your hair just can't do what you're asking, you should probably believe it. Hairdressers are trained and licensed to cut hair and they have no reason to steer you wrong. After all, if you look good they look good. Talk to your hairdresser about what she thinks would be good for your hair, have her show you some pictures, and ask her about how you would style it. If you don't feel comfortable with the suggestions, get a light trim, do some more research and find another hairdresser.
10) Have Fun
Going to the hairdresser should be fun and a way to indulge. If you aren't happy with the cut, let your hairdresser know immediately. Is it what you asked for and it just doesn't look good on you? Or did she goof and not give you what you wanted. If it's the latter, ask her to fix it. A great haircut can make a world of difference in how you feel, so don't just step into a salon like an innocent doe. Follow the steps above and you'll get a great cut without spending hundreds of dollars for an appointment with a celebrity hairdresser.
credits:http://www.cleanandclear.co.nz/bestfriendsnz/hair.jsp
very true right?actually what we really need to do is to try communicate with the hairdresser first.let them know wad WE WANT!!hahas.hope that will be useful to u!