Finding the Right Professional to Color Your Hair
Coloring your hair can be a huge step, particularly if you will be lightening or darkening your hair more than just a shade or two.
While hair coloring can be done at home, there is a certain degree of stress and headache that goes along with that. There are so many factors to consider from selecting the proper shade, selecting the right products, using them effectively, and on and on. And if you want radical change, how do you determine what works with your skin tone? Sometimes you just need the help of a professional to help you get the results you want without falling victim to a “bad dye job”.
Ask for referrals. If you don’t have a salon professional, find someone who’s hair you really like and ask who does their hair. Most people are flattered by this and will very gladly tell you who they go to. Sometimes they are used to being asked and carry their stylist card around with them. Many salons offer a referral fee for their clients so they are happy to share with you!
Read the hair and fashion magazines. Check ads for hair salons and go to their website and view all of the services they offer. Typically they will list awards they have received for excellence. Generally, award winning salons will have very competent hair colorists.
Call the salon and schedule a hair consultation. Let them know what you would like to achieve and listen to their input. If you don’t agree with their approach, consult another hair professional on your list. It may take several interviews before you find the right person for your particular goals and aspirations. Then, who knows you may get lucky and connect with the first person you talk to!
Talk to this person about their skills with hair color. Find out how many years experience they have in the business. How long have they been with this salon? How long has the salon been in business? What is their favorite part of doing hair? Do they have a guarantee so that if you are not happy you can come back and have your hair tweaked? Ask a lot of questions.
By doing your due diligence, you should be able to find a competent professional to do a great job for you. And soon, you will be flaunting your fabulous new hair color!
