How to Choose the Best Hair Salon for You
Have you ever been asked the question, “What salon did you go to?” after rocking a gorgeous hairstyle? We all know the importance of a great hairstylist who can slay our hair while keeping it healthy at the same time. However, choosing the right salon is just as important. A top-notch salon search is similar to test driving a car; you look around, read reviews, and examine other options. In this article, we will explore the essential factors to consider when choosing a new hair salon.
Reputation
One of the most important things to consider when scouting for a new hair salon is reputation. Reputation isn’t easily gained in the beauty industry, but once it’s there, it is for a good reason. Finding a salon with a stellar reputation is crucial since it guarantees quality services. If the salon is a personal favorite of celebrities, that is always a bonus since celebrities must uphold the highest beauty standards possible and won’t just go anywhere. Better yet, if you seek an exclusive and luxurious hair experience, why not choose a salon with a celebrity stylist? For example, if you’re in Miami, the Danny Jelaca Hair Salon is among the best places to get high-end luxury services.
Client Reviews
Client reviews speak volumes when it comes to hair salons. Reading reviews about a hair salon before trying it out is always a good idea. Read the reviews carefully and look for patterns. Is there a growing number of complaints about poor customer service? Has the salon been criticized for its uncleanliness? Patterns usually paint an accurate picture. Remember, it’s rare for consumers to leave reviews when they’ve had a good experience with a business; however, they are quick to tell the world if they had a bad one. Hence, considering the good with the bad is critical since some clients are to blame, as many don’t know how to properly deal with a bad experience at the salon.
Social Media and Website
Take a look at the salon’s social media pages and websites for photos (and even videos) of their work. Avoid spending your money at a salon that doesn’t have many CLEAR pictures or videos of its clients. Having an idea of what your hair will look like once your stylist is finished is essential. Additionally, you should know the stylists’ quality level, just in case your “go-to” stylist isn’t available one day. There may be a hair emergency that requires the next available stylist to fix it right away.
Word of Mouth
It is sometimes best to learn about the best places through word of mouth, such as from a trusted friend. But make sure they have a similar hair type and texture to you. As what looks good on one person doesn’t always look good on another. Look at the clientele, are they your tribe? This brings us to the next tip.
Check Out The Available Services
Next up, consider what services are available at the new hair salon you want to visit. Some salons offer hair treatments, coloring, extensions, or specialty care. Based on your needs, you should opt for a hair salon with all the available services you want to try out and more! Usually, the more services a hair salon has, the greater its expertise. For me, a salon that offers hair extensions always rings high on my list, with being up to date with hairstyles and newer, better ways to create glamorous hair.
Cleanliness and Modernity
My biggest pet peeve is walking into a filthy salon that looks like it hasn’t been updated since the 90s. A sleek, white modern salon speaks to me personally. But my taste isn’t necessarily yours. When looking to find the right salon, you should examine how the stylists maintain their workstations, how they dress, and the overall appearance of the building. Imagine getting your hair done by a stylist with a messy work area and a station full of hair from previous clients. Sounds a bit uninviting, doesn’t it?
Hair Products
You can’t go wrong when you visit a hair salon with high-quality hair products such as Leonor Greyl, Oribe, or Truss. If a hair salon respects itself with high-quality products, it will also respect its customers and their needs as well.
Schedule a Consultation
So you’ve done all of the above in finding a salon, the next step is to schedule a consultation. Yes, no quickies. Every appointment should start with an in-depth consultation, whether hair coloring, color, cut, or style. This is the time for you to ask tons of questions. If you do not speak up, you’re at fault! It’s an excellent time to see the quality of the hairstylist. Are they listening, and more importantly, are they responding honestly, considering your face shape, hair texture, the health of your hair, and even lifestyle habits? In addition, they should prioritize your hair’s health and offer alternatives if your preferred cut or color isn’t (safely) possible.
In conclusion, while all of these tips to finding the best salon are essential, remember you are the star of the show. A trial run with a blow-dry is a perfect way of testing this. Despite not showing their skills with scissors or a color brush, it is a good way to learn about them, their skill set, their style, their personality, do you mesh well? In my opinion, a salon that does not know how to master a blowout will never be able to keep me. The blow dryer alone will not give you those sleek, voluminous results! They must use the right tools and techniques for your hair type to achieve the best results.
