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Salon Etiquette: The Do's And Don'ts As A Client

8/8/2016

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​By Lora Brown
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Whether you're a salon regular or trying out a new place for the first time, salon etiquette should always be on your mind before, during, and after an appointment.

Here's how to make the most of your hair appointment and ensure you get the look you want.

7 Tips On Hair Salon Etiquette


1. Don't Be Late
To you, it might be normal to run 15 minutes late to appointments. To a stylist, 15 minutes can easily be a quarter of an appointment. When you make a stylist wait for you, it can throw off the schedule for the rest of the day. Call the salon as soon as you realize you're going to be running late to give your stylist the opportunity to rearrange their schedule.
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2. Know What You Want
Go into your appointment with a clear idea of what you're looking for. Bring pictures for reference and be prepared with questions, if you have any. Knowing what you're looking for will help to get the conversation started while you and your stylist discuss what will look best with your coloring and features.

3. Enjoy the Experience
Some clients love to chat with their stylist, while others prefer to sit back and relax throughout the appointment. Either is okay! If you want to keep up the conversation, stylists will be happy to answer your questions and give tips about day-to-day styling. If you aren't feeling talkative, don't feel pressured to chat. However, avoid pulling out your cell phone to text or talk to others, if you can help it.

4. Use Your Voice
Throughout the appointment, speak up when necessary. If you're worried about how your hair is being cut, colored, or styled, let your stylist know! It's better to voice your opinion before it's too late to change direction than to leave the salon unhappy.

5. Be Honest
There might be a time when you aren't happy with your results. Of course. you'll want to let your stylist know. Remember that everyone is human and mistakes happen. Your stylist will do what they can to work with you and fix the situation. Try to stay calm and kind while you talk it out.

6. Check the Rates
Money conversations tend to be the most awkward. You can skip any surprises by doing a little research before scheduling your appointment. Check the salon's website or ask when you call to find out how much clients are charged for services like cuts, coloring, and styling.

7. Tip Accordingly
Tipping, like the cost of services, is a delicate topic. That’s why we are going to be honest. Many clients not only wonder what they should tip, but who they should tip. Salons commonly see 15-25% tips. That percentage depends on the quality of service you received and the amount of work it took.

​As far as who to tip, ask the salon owner or your stylist what’s the preferred method. The salon may prefer you tip the employee who shampooed your hair and waxed your eyebrows in addition to the person who cut and colored your hair, or they may split the tip at the end of the day. When paying, specify how you would like to tip. Tipping is always appreciated!


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8 Comments
Joanne Gilstorf
1/16/2019 02:19:33 pm

Need to know prices for shampoo, and cut styled.

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Shayla Cademis link
5/29/2019 06:12:33 am

Thanks for the suggestion about going into the salon with an idea of what kind of cut and color I want beforehand. I am a very indecisive person, so I always have too many ideas of what I want before getting a haircut. I can definitely see how it would be more helpful to just have one or two ideas when going in for a hair appointment though, so I'm not putting too much pressure on the hair stylist. After all, it is mostly based on my personal preferences. I will definitely need to do more research and narrow down my options before scheduling my next appointment.

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Daphne Gilpin link
5/30/2019 10:49:04 am

Thanks for the advice to bring pictures with us as references for the style we want. I've been thinking of visiting a hair salon soon to change up my look. Following your tips should help me enjoy the experience and get good results.

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Mello Beauty link
7/5/2019 02:33:44 am

Thanks for sharing these wonderful tips and suggestions with us, i like really it. here i recommended a website named "Mello Beauty". It is an online store from where you can order Wax Kits, Hard Wax Beans, LED Light Therapy Masks & IPL Laser Hair Removal Handset.

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Skyler Williams link
8/13/2019 01:17:31 pm

I like your tip to speak up when you're at the salon if you aren't liking the way your hair is being cut. I am new in town and I want to find a hairdresser right away. I will make sure to keep these tips in mind as I search for the right stylist.

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Randy Chorvack link
8/21/2019 10:40:42 am

I love how you said to have pictures for reference so that your hairstylist knows what you want. That makes it a lot easier for them to envision the kind of haircut you want to go for. I make sure to do this whenever I go into the salon because it saves me a lot of time and worry.

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Laurel Larsen link
8/26/2019 01:50:56 pm

I liked your tip to avoid being on your cell phone at the salon in order to create a more enjoyable experience. I've been thinking about switching salons and I've been wondering what I can do to get the most out of my visits. It's the little things like being in the moment that could definitely make my trips feel rewarding I'd think.

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Ron Booker link
10/25/2019 07:26:42 am

I like that you suggested taking a picture to the salon for reference. My wife and I are planning to go to the salon on the weekend. I'm going to let her know about finding her best picture for reference.

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