5 Tips to Get The Haircut You Want

on July 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM

haircut tips Have you ever gone into a salon with a magazine tear-out of the type of haircut you wanted, only to come out looking no where what you had in mind? I know I have.

Thankfully WomensDay.com has put together tips from the country's best hairstylists for getting the look that you want. I mean, it's your money and your hair, right? You deserve to be satisfied.

Stalk Your Stylist
The best way to ensure you get a good haircut? Make sure you’re going to a good stylist. Do your homework, whether it from searching for their rep online or through friends.
Don’t Get Too Hung Up on a Magazine Photo
Yes, it helps to have an "idea" of what you want, but that's just it, an idea. Those models in magazines have more than likely had their hair styled for hours, and that could cause a cut to look completely different. Talk to your stylist about the type of cut it is, and listen to his/her suggestions.
Don't Read the Magazines
I'm super guilty of this, I mean, you get so bored just sitting there! But it's important to keep your head nice and straight.
Don’t Micromanage Your Hairstylist
People love to complain about overly chatty stylists, but overly talkative clients can be even more problematic, at least when it comes to getting a good haircut. If you have questions about your 'do then ask before the the snipping.
Don’t Just Say, “About Three Inches”
This can be left open for interpretation, and that's never good. Be specific, visually showing them is your best bet. Also, refrain from using terms like "bob," "choppy," or "blunt" unless you have a photo to go along with your description.

These are such great tips, and for more great tips on getting the hairstyle you want, be sure to check out their website.

What's your worst bad haircut experience?

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Comments (2)

Peajewel

on Jul 10, 2009 at 11:32 AM

My worst would have to be when I asked for a trim.....I stress a trim! I was chatting it up with my stylist and the next thing I know, I felt her shaving the back of my neck at the hair line.....I felt my hair and realized that she did way more than a trim! It was bad......very bad and I think I may have cried for weeks about this!

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CBMMOM

on Jul 26, 2009 at 11:54 PM

I got my hair cut 2 days ago and I am VERY disappointed with it.It looks nothing whatsoever like the picture I showed the "stylist".I use the term loosely. All I basically wanted was my hair layered. I would think that would be standard for any hair-cutter. She made two layers that look more like steps. They are so obvious from each other. I thought the layers were supposed to blend together somewhat. I am so mad.There are random strands of hair that obviously the wrong length. I have cut my own hair much better then this so called professional. Now I will have to pay someone else to fix it. The lesson I learned here?? Fantastic Sam's ain't so fantastic!! My niece said that's where I went wrong.