by Porscha Ford
Moving to a new town can be overwhelming. You don’t know many people and your trying to figure out where you can go to get the best results for your hair texture. You can’t possible even know where to start and you really don’t want your hair to suffer.
You need not to worry because there are ways to find a hairstylist in your area. You just need to do your due diligence. Below is a list of tips to help you find the perfect hair stylist for you, no matter your location or budget.
1. Referrals
Ask for referrals. Maybe you are a college student or you just transferred to a new state or city because of your job. Ask your fellow classmates or co-workers who they go to or if they know someone who can help you to achieve your hair goals. Most likely they do or they can find out and point you in the right direction.
2. Social Media
Check Social Media. Now a days everything is on social media. You can easily log in to Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok to find a hair stylist near you. Cautions for looking on social media is that you might find a person who really doesn’t know what they are doing or you might find someone who is scamming people out of their deposit money. Make sure you look through their photos and ask questions. You want to make sure that they meet or exceed your expectations.
3. Online Research
Look up stylist in your area on the internet. Visiting sites like Google and booking sites like StyleSeat are good places to start. When you are searching on either site it will bring up a list of hair stylist near you. Now with this it is possible that the stylist no longer does hair and retired or they have moved to another state. Make sure that you are calling before booking an appointment.
4. Reviews and Testimonials
Make sure you are looking at any and all reviews and testimonials. If you go on Yelp or their booking website you want and need to check the reviews and testimonials that are left. You can learn a lot about a stylist when you can read another person’s experience and viewpoint. Be mindful of everything that is said about the stylist, but please form your own opinion at the end of the day. Your experience will not be the same as the client before you, so keep that in mind.
5. Check their Portfolio
Visit their websites or online portfolio. You want to visit any websites that they have that is relevant or any social media pages that they have as well. You want to pay attention to their photos of the styles they have done. Ask yourself if it meets your standards? Does the work look consistent? Are they improving with each style?
6. Schedule a Consultation
Call or book on their website. Every hair stylist should be giving you a consultation no matter what and at every appointment. A consultation is how we as stylist get to know you and your hair, but it is also a way for you the client to learn if you and the stylist will actually work well together. Now you will have to see if you will have to pay for this or not, because some stylist charge for this. However this is an important step when finding a new stylist.
7. Questions
Ask questions. I know I have mentioned this already, but you need to make sure that you are asking questions and don’t be afraid to do so. You are entitled to ask any questions that will help you chose them as your stylist. Some examples would be:
1. How long have you been a natural hair stylist?
2. Do you have any relevant licenses or certificates? *All licenses or certificates should be posted in the salon next to their station with a current picture of them. THIS IS A REQUIREMENT FOR EVERY STATE!!!
You also want to ask any questions relevant to the service. Some examples would be:
1. Will I need to purchase the hair?
2. Will I need to come washed and blow-dried? *If they say yes to this question do not get discourage or upset. They are likely asking you to do this because their state says that they legally can not perform this service. It will result in a fine for the stylist and they could lose their license.
8. Communication
Are they communicating with you effectively. Pay attention to their communication skills. Are they giving you feedback during your consultation? Are they giving you step-by-step instructions on how they plan to execute the style? Are they telling you which products they are using and why? Make sure they understand how you want your hair and make sure that you are giving them as much detail as possible.
9. Salon Environment
Evaluate the salon environment. Look around the salon and ensure that it is clean. Don’t be afraid to go and visit the bathroom while on the salon premises. Also you want to make sure that your stylist looks neat and professional.
10. Pricing
Always check pricing. If you are visiting a stylist booking site and it say pricing varies, call and get a quote before booking the appointment. You want to make sure that where ever you go they are in your budget range. Make sure you check for any add on fees that maybe acquired for late arrivals, no shows, deposits. The last thing you want is to schedule an appointment and not have enough to pay for the style or be surprised about the total cost.
I sincerely hope this post has provided you with some valuable insights and helped you learn something new! If there’s a particular topic you’d like us to dive into or if you happen to have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly. We’re always more than happy to assist you and offer additional, more in-depth information whenever it’s needed. Don’t forget to share this post with your friends, family, and anyone else who might find it helpful—your support truly means the world to us, and we deeply appreciate it!
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