Finding the Hairstylist of Your Dreams

If you have a regular stylist that you love, you will follow him or her to the ends of the earth.  But what happens when you have to find a new stylist?  For many, it is a sentence almost worst than death.  But it doesn’t have to be.  Here is my system to finding the stylist of your dreams.

Start by asking your friends or anyone whose hair you like, who does their hair and where they go.  You can also use the internet to check out stylists and salons.  As you compile your list of recommendations or choices from your research, keep in mind that you want someone who specializes in your hair type and texture. 

Once you’ve narrowed your list down to a few….set up a consultation with the stylists on your short list.  Any professional stylist should be willing to do a free 5-10 minute consultation.  Bring pictures of what you like so the stylist can get a clear sense of what you like and want. Feel free to ask questions and find out about pricing.

Next, do a test run with your top 2 stylists by scheduling a simple shampoo and blow dry and or bang trim.  This way you can get a true feel for the stylist and the salon atmosphere.  After the test run, you should have a clear favorite.

Finally, remember that you must enjoy the environment of the salon and like and respect the stylist as a professional.  If not, this is not the environment or stylist for you.  Plus, be sure the prices fit into your budget.

These easy steps should lead you to the perfect stylist…..Happy Hunting.                                

About The Author:

Valerie currently is a freelance hair and make-up artist with over 20 years experience and has worked on many projects including “Deal or No Deal” for NBC and “Ten Years Younger” for TLC. She has magazine editorials from In Style, LA Direct, First, Life and Style and many more.  She continues to work on movie press junkets, video shoots, editorial photo shoots, and photo shoots for models, actors and musicians as well as advertising and commercial shoots, doing hair and make-up.

©2009 This article was excerpted with permission from Valerie Noble.  Permission to reprint is granted by the author. All reprints must state, “Reprinted with permission by Valerie Noble for www.valerienoble.com. Originally published in www.WomensOnlineMagazineLosAngeles.com, August, 2009.

DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions reflected in this article are solely those of the author and do not reflect on the publisher, editor, or editorial staff of Women’s Online Magazine. This article has been written and reviewed by the author. Any errors should be brought to the attention of the author.

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