Things Guests Should Consider When Choosing Hair Salons

For those who are extremely conscious of the way their hair looks, choosing a hair salon and stylist can be one of the most important choices you will ever make. However, in most cases, this choice will usually be fun, exciting and make a lasting impression. Most loyal salon guests put a lot of careful thought and preparation into choosing and hair salon and hair stylist. The following are a few things that should to be taken into consideration when choosing a salon and a stylist:

Pricing

This is usually one of the main considerations that leads a guest to and from a particular hair salon and stylist. While the guest may be extremely happy with the exceptional service of a particular salon or stylist, sometimes the price increases to beyond what a guest can comfortably afford. To avoid a situation like this, it is important for the new guests to make the proper inquiries when initially contacting the salon and speaking with the Guest Coordinator. The Guest Coordinator will be able to answer general questions and help to guide you in your stylist decision. Typically, in most high end salons, all salon pricing is done on an a la carte basis and each stylist has specific pricing based on level of industry experience.

 Salon Atmosphere

Often times, a hair stylist at a salon becomes one of a guest’s most trusted confidants, so it is important to feel comfortable and at home in a cheerful and pleasant atmosphere. As a guest of the salon, you should receive a warm greeting, genuine smile and exceptional customer service upon entering the salon. In many cases, salons are now offering their guests a choice of beverage upon arrival. It is also important to take into consideration the interior of the salon and other amenities, such as massage chairs and apple ipads, coupled with the decor used to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests to enjoy.

 Receiving the Style or Service Requested

When choosing a salon, as a new guest, you expect to receive good value for the money you spend as well as the hair style or hair care products that you initially requested. It is important to be upfront with your stylist as you communicate the style you are looking for. Also, be sure to listen to the stylist and their opinion of why or why not the requested style may or may not work for you. Remember, the stylist is a professional and should suggest a style that would be fitting for you based on individuality and personality.

Paying attention to detail and taking the proper aspects into consideration when choosing a hair salon will ensure that both you and your stylist will have a long and lasting relationship.