Commitment or Change? Navigating Your Relationship with Your Hairdresser.
Wow, nearly 7 million Brits claim admit that they would feel more guilty about “cheating” on their hairdresser or beautician than they would their romantic partner (According to recent survey by Capital Hair & Beauty)! Like your long term partner, establishing a long-term relationship with a trusted hairdresser is a valuable asset that shouldn’t be taken for granted.
While occasionally you may need to find a new hairdresser – maybe you’ve moved city or your hairdresser has retired – or you just feel like switching it up, it’s important to remember the value that comes from maintaining a consistent relationship with your hairstylist. In this blog post, we explore why you should or shouldn’t rush into changing your hairdresser and how staying loyal can contribute to happy healthy hair and a happy you.
1. Trust and Familiarity:
Building trust and familiarity with your hairdresser takes time. They not only become familiar with your hair type, preferences, and styling routine, but they are also the best listeners, allowing you a safe space to talk openly.
Over time, stylists develop a deeper understanding of what works best for you and your lifestyle, resulting in fantastic results every time. Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, and maintaining a long-term bond with your hairdresser allows for open communication and a great experience that you will look forward to every time.
2. Personalised Recommendations:
A hairdresser who knows your hair well can provide personalised recommendations and suggestions based on your individual needs. They understand your hair history, colour preferences, and any specific hair or scalp health concerns that you might have.
This personalised approach saves time and ensures that you receive tailored advice and treatments to achieve your desired look. It’s often easier for a long-term hairdresser to suggest new styles or modifications because they have an in-depth knowledge of your hair’s capabilities and limitations.
3. Consistency in Results:
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘Consistency is key’ – nothing is more true that when it comes to your hair. By sticking with your hairdresser, you can maintain a consistent look that aligns with your personal style. They know how to recreate your preferred cut, color, or style, ensuring that you’re satisfied with the results every time you visit.
When you visit the hairdresser for a long time, it allows a stylist to have and understanding of any fine-tuning and adjustments based on your evolving preferences. Nothing makes your stylist happier than when the give you the best version of you without compromising the health of your hair. The results always speak for themselves.
4. Enhanced Communication and Understanding:
As you develop a long-standing relationship with your hairdresser, the communication between you becomes more efficient and effective. They remember your previous discussions, making it easier to convey your expectations and desires.
Additionally, they can offer advice and suggestions that align with your style evolution, taking into account your lifestyle and any changes you may want to explore. This level of understanding and rapport helps in creating a seamless hair care experience.
5. Emotional Connection:
It goes without saying that anything to do with your personal style can feel emotional, and often our desire to change our looks come with some some changes in our lives. A hairdressing relationship often extends beyond just the service. Many clients form genuine emotional connections with their hairdressers over time. They become confidants, listeners, and even friends.
These connections add a personal touch to the overall experience, making each visit more enjoyable and meaningful. A familiar face and a friendly conversation can provide a sense of comfort and ease during your hair care appointments.
What Happens When Things Go Wrong at the Hairdressers?
If you find you are unhappy with your new hair, we always say the best thing is to return to the hairdresser. Whether it is our salon or someone else’s, any good hairdresser will offer to take a look and rectify anything that doesn’t feel right.
Sometimes things don’t feel right for many different reasons. There are many factors that can affect hair colour from not reacting as it should. Hairdressers are in fact mixologists, so if you are taking new medication, had a tattoo or microblading since your last visit or stuck a sneaky box dye on, then it is important to be honest with your stylist, so they can act with more caution, and may have to adjust their usual formulas and products.
Remember, hairdressers only ever want you to leave the salon feeling amazing. They would always welcome the opportunity to make you feel better.
So why Stick with One Hair Salon?
While there may feel like there are reasons to consider changing your hairdresser, it’s essential to recognise the value of returning to the same salon and the benefits that come from maintaining that long-term relationship.
Trust, personalised service, consistency, and emotional connections are all advantages of sticking with your current hairdresser. By nurturing this relationship, you can enjoy a rewarding and satisfying hair care journey that caters to your personal needs and preferences. Enhancing your total salon experience.
We know that we are very lucky to have a loyal following. Our regular clients are the epicentre of what makes our salon really feel like a family.
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