In this blog based off of Rebel Femme Podcast, a podcast for women, we go over how to AVOID getting a bad haircut. Trust us, we have had a few of them.
Right before the big chop, we know you have been all over Instagram and Pinterest searching for the PERFECT inspo pic for your new haircut. We know that feeling, you’re excited to start a new chapter with your new hair! But what happens when you get home after your haircut and your hair is not what you were expecting? In this week’s Rebel Femme Podcast, a podcast for women, we go over how to avoid bad haircuts.
Have you ever had a bad haircut? Bad bang trim? Of course you have! What if you came better prepared? Do you think you would have had a different outcome?
Mirella and Yadira discuss in a podcast their top five tips on how to avoid getting a bad haircut in the first place. These are great tips for clients and stylists to help better communicate to each other.
1.Lifestyle:
One of the top ways to make sure you have a good haircut is to identify what kind of lifestyle you have. How long do you have in the morning to execute your beauty routine?
If you don’t have lots of time, it may not be the best idea to get a high maintenance hairstyle.
In the podcast, Mirella and Yadira list things you should consider while choosing a style, and what you should mention to your stylist during your 15-minute consultation.
2. Bringing in Visuals:
For a better understanding of what you are really looking for, bring in your top 3 favorite pictures of the cut you want to your stylist. Something to consider is making sure the model has a similar hair texture.
If you show a picture with another texture, your cut will look different. In result, you may not be happy with the end result.
Also, be vocal with your stylist! Let them know what you really love about the inspiration cut, or what you don’t really like about it. Just make sure you both are on the same page!
Our goal is to make you happy, it won’t hurt our feelings if you tell us you don’t like something.
Lastly, instead of scrolling through all your pics to find the screenshot of the cut. Make a folder of your inspiration pictures so it is easy to refer back to when showing your stylist.
3. Take it slow:
So you have decided you are just over your hair. While it may be exciting and liberating to cut all of your hair off in one go, it may not be the best idea.
If something dramatic in your life just happened, like a breakup or a baby, maybe take a step back before cutting your hair. You may regret it in a couple of weeks.
“So a lot of times we want a really huge change, and usually that comes with a big change in our lives. I can definitely say the most requested time for a big change for women that I’ve noticed, is usually when people are pregnant or just had a baby, and for some reason they just want to chop off all their hair, because they think its gonna make them feel better to have a big change, but to me, that like the worst time to do it” (Manelli, 2019).
Yadira advises to do it in stages, especially if you are not 100% sure of the look you want.
We always recommend a consultation with your stylist so you can figure out what will look good on you and what you are comfortable with.
4. At home care:
If you are ready to change your hair, you must be prepared to change up your routine as well. One product does not fit all styles.
If you are happy with the style that you left the salon with, ask your stylist what products they used, so you can recreate the look at home.
If you use different products than your stylist, it probably won’t look the same, and you may not be happy with the cut once you get home.
5. Maintenance haircut:
After your first initial cut, it is important to rebook with your stylist for your next appointment to keep the cut looking good. Mirella and Yadira have some suggestions when it comes to how long you should go in between haircuts.
They suggest for short hair, every 4-6 weeks max because the cut can lose its shape very fast and it may get uncomfortable.
For medium length hair (shoulder length), they suggest every 8 weeks for a trim, and for long hair, every 12 weeks for a trim or dusting. It is important to recognize the difference between a trim and dusting.
A trim is a full haircut, to shape and refresh your hair. A dusting is to just get rid of the dead ends, no shaping is involved. Maintenance haircuts are very important so you are constantly happy with your hair.
By considering these 5 tips, you are likely to leave happy with your cut. If you want the full details about how to avoid a bad haircut, listen to the full podcast here and make sure to subscribe to the Rebel Femme Podcast, airing every Monday.
