HairdressersHairdressers or hairdressing salons offer some or all of the following services:
- Advice on which hairstyles would suit your hair;
- Hair washing prior to your haircut;
- Hair cutting, which can be a simple trim or a complete restyle;
- Colouring, including highlights or all-over colour;
- Different types of perms, from tight perms to loose, natural-looking waves;
- Blow-drying and setting of hair, either after a haircut or as a service on its own (often used for bridal hair or special occasions when you want your hair to be dried and set professionally);
- Hair products for sale, and advice on which hair products you should use.
- Remember that different haircuts and colouring may look very different on your hair to how they look on a model in a magazine. If in doubt, ask the hairdresser whether the hairstyle you want will work for your hair type.
- Think about maintenance—how long it will take to blow-dry and style your hair every day—and buy the right hair products to make the job easier.
- If you're having a perm or colouring, get a strand test done first to see what the finished result will be.
- Ask the hairdresser to show you examples of hairstyles and haircuts from their personal portfolio, to ensure you like the way they cut hair.
- If you're pleased with your hairdresser or barber, take their name so you can book them next time, and leave a tip to show your appreciation.
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