Post Baby Makeover, what to ask hairstylist...

sallyloudmouth

I had a baby 4 mo ago and I'm going to get a hair makeover. I normally am cheap and just get a $20 quick trim, but I'm splurging on a $75 cut this month.
Ten years ago (when I was 20) I had beautiful hair. Long, stick straight, super shiny. It's still long, but over the years it's gotten a duller and has just enough wave to be annoying. I've never used very much product, and rarely even blowdry my hair.
What should I ask my expensive hairstylist about my haircut, the type of my hair, and how to take care of it so I might enjoy it more? Will they tell me what to tell my $20 stylist about how to maintain my cute? Will they tell me drugstore brands of products that will be good for my hair, instead of trying to sell me their stuff?

PurpleRules

I generally ignore their advice about shampoo and conditioner since there are plenty of drug store brands that I like. I do pay attention to the styling products that she's using; not just what she's using but when and how she applies it. If I really like the way my hair looks I'll buy it from her or from someplace like Trade Secret. If you find something you like but it's rediculously expensive then check Sally Beauty or some other beauty supply store. They've usually got decent knock offs of all the Salon brands. If you're not sure what's similar, take the salon product with you and the staff will help find what you're looking for.
Keep a sharp eye on how she styles it; what kind of brush she's using, how she sections your hair as she's drying it, stuff like that. Ask her for tips on how to get the same look at home. If you get home and you just can't reproduce it, it might be worth a second trip to the salon just for a blowout and advice.

taiwanesegurl

I agree with PR. I love my stylist to death, and while the products that she uses smells great and makes my hair feel great, some are just too expensive for me right now.
Ask her to teach you how to style your hair for both a "lazy day" and a "night out of town". Most likely she'll give you a blow out that's fitting for a night out of town, and ask her to go through exactly what she's doing. Then ask her how you can style your hair quickly right after you get out of the shower so that it still looks decent, but you don't need to spend 30 minutes on it. Explain to her that you are short on time since you have a newborn (btw, congrats!).
Most stylists are salon brand snobs, so I don't think they are very likely to recommend drugstore brands.

Anne

Have you noticed how many new celebrity moms have gone to short (or shorter) hair. You might ask your stylist if a shorter cut would look good on you, and if there is one that you can put a styling product in and just let air dry. As for your hair being dull, it could be because its dry, or a build up of styling products. Try using a cleansing shampoo once in a while, and condition with coconut oil (a very cheap conditioner you apply before shampooing.) Hope you get a style you love!

Judy

I would take along some photos of styles you are considering and have a good talk with the stylist PRIOR to doing ANYTHING.
It is in your best interest to be straight with them so they can be honest with you. Good stylists should be able to tell whether your desired style/color is possible with your type of hair and your desired maintance routine. It is useless to get something that only looks good when the stylist does it with their tools and products.
A good stylist won't push products on you...especially on the first visit if they want you to return. On the other hand if they spend quality time with you and your are pleased but don't know if you will return because of price tip them generously. That way if you get home and something isn't right you can return to them for them to make it right.
A good haircut should be able to be picked up by another stylist if you decide to go to a less expensive salon for maintenance.
Good luck.

PurpleRules

I can't imagine that you've got the time to wash and style your hair everyday with a 4 month old baby so ask for tips on how to style your hair on the days that you don't wash it. I use a completely different set of products and styling tools on those days, so ask what you should be using/doing.

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