Choosing Your Hairdresser
When choosing a hairdresser in Cheltenham or anywhere else word of mouth is just about the best recommendation, people are usually very careful about hairdressers they recommend. Another option is if you see a cut or style you like on the bus, train in Cheltenham or Gloucester wherever and ask where they had it done, people will only to pleased to tell you as they feel complimented by the question.
Most good Cheltenham hairdressers will be happy for you to call or visit the salon in order to discuss your hair before you make an appointment. Take note of how many ideas the stylist has and how well they listen to what you want and like, be prepared for an honest opinion as to what they think will be the end result. Be realistic as to how much time and effort you are able to give to your look. Your hairdresser should give you a look and style that fits both your hair and your lifestyle. If your lifestyle means you spend a lot of time outdoors, with your job or for pleasure, you don't want a look that must be consistently protected from wind or rain, don't let anyone talk you into a difficult style if it is really not what you want.
You must be able to manage your look yourself between visits to your hairdressers. Does your style look good only after it's been professionally done and can you achieve this look yourself? If it doesn’t then it may be time to find a new hairdresser who's a better stylist or better at advising you how to maintain this look. Your hair should grow out stylishly. If it is shabby and after 3-4 weeks, the cut and style wasn't the best to start with. Hair that grows quickly should still look well for up to about six weeks.
The hairdresser should get to know what styles you like by discussing the history of your hair, such as the cuts, chemicals and treatments you've had before and what you did or didn't like about them. Describe the whole look that you're after. If you can find any pictures from magazines or books bring them with you to help your stylist design the look for you.
Mobile hairdressers or hair Salon?
Mobile hairdressers are very convenient and can defiantly be cheaper as they don’t have the same over-heads and there are some very good mobile hairdressers out there but they do tend to be more old fashioned. It is difficult to keep up with modern trends without a good hair salon environment, the constant training and advice of other hairdressers in salon to help pick up good ideas and learn the new techniques, also hairdressing competitions available to hair salons help to keep-up and improve their standards. Being mobile it is very difficult to stop from falling into bad habits and techniques. Also you don’t quite get the relaxing or pampering feeling that we get visiting a good hair salon – the chance to get away for it all!
What is a good haircut?
Most good professional hairdressers haircuts are those that are adaptable. Try to get a look that you can dress up, wear to work or down the pub, something that can be changed by a styling technique or product if. Layered cuts are one of the most flexible. Look through books and magazines with your hairdresser and ask how certain styles could be adapted. Once hair is cut ask your hairdresser how you can maintain this look at home, changing the look at times to see how different products and techniques can give you a different finish.
How good is my hairdresser?
Neat hairdressers do neat work!
How clean is the hairdressing equipment and the hair salon environment?
Is your hairdresser well planned and organised?
Does you hairdresser listen to your ideas or push theirs on you?
Is the hairdresser on-time?
How good is their hair and what’s the condition like?
What products is my hairdresser using on my hair and do they sell them?
Does my hairdresser advise me on how to maintain my look when I leave the hair salon?
Do I feel relaxed and comfortable with my hairdresser?
Is my hairdressers value for money?
Good luck and try to remember hairdressers are human and even the best hairdressers can make mistakes occasionally!