Wedding Day Hair Stylist

Your wedding day should be one of the best days of your life.

Memories*These tips are directly from my wedding journal.


As each of us are a truly original being, it is a challenge to recommend a hairdresser that will assess you on this aspect alone. Instead, I'm devoting this entry to a few ground rules to help you communicate with your hairdresser effectively and get the cut or style you want.

Here are some tips and tricks for achieving and maintaining salon-worthy, gorgeous hair. I have the answer to that biting "wash, rinse, and repeat?" question.

1. Always get a full consultation first. Be honest and realistic. If you spend less than five minutes on your hair, you're not going to be able to devote thirty minutes to your new hair. It's just not in your routine!

2. Like everyone else on the planet, hairdressers aren't mind readers either. If you have trouble describing what you want, try bringing in a visual aid. This will give the stylist a better idea of what you want, and how it will work for you.- Arrive early to your appointment. Most salons will have the most recent magazines and books in the waiting area that you can pour through if you're stuck on ideas.

3. You wouldn't start using the jargon, if you had no clue...would you? The same goes for hairdresser jargon. Layers and thinning are among the two popular options that many girls choose to get. Layered hair is a hair style that gives the illusion of length and volume. It gives the illusion for long hair that it looks even longer, and it gives the illusion of volume to short hair. Hair is arranged into layers, with the top layers (those that grow nearer the crown) cut shorter than the layers beneath. This allows the tips of the top layers to blend apparently seamlessly with layers beneath. Hair Thinning is a thick hair, girl's best friend. It's what it is, it just makes your hair thinner. If you still don't understand hairdresser jargon, proceed with caution. If you use a term, it may be interpreted in a different way by your stylist. Hence, you will receive a much different version of the style you want. You do not want this to happen.

4. Get your hair done a few times with your new stylist. After you become accustomed to a stylist, he or she will gain a general feel of your hair habits so they'll be able to help you out better! Does she tuck her hair behind her ears? Does she always wear her hair up or down or does she straighten it? If the suggested style is not a shape that cannot be tucked, for instance, then you might find that it's not for you after all.

5. How do you respond to hairdressers who get you to buy their products? Would it really make your hair look better? Maybe. Sometimes, I'll ask my stylist for product recommendations for my hair from time to time. At times, it helped me. But, if you know of a product that's working for you or has worked for you in the past (and your hair looks nice already), don't abandon the tried, trusty, and true. The hairdresser is only trying to promote the products they sell. When talking to a hairdresser about new color, think about...

1. Your skin tone and how the color will look against it.
2. Highlights, lowlights, full dye job. There are many ways to add color to your hair.
3. Words do not describe color accurately enough. This especially holds true if you're going red or a blond. Keep in mind that all colors will vary from your friend's hair to your own (Example, a piece of color may look darker or brighter when mixed in with your natural color.). A lot of color may look brighter than you expect. Trust your hairdresser's judgment on this.
4. You'll be happy to admire your new color, however the main thing to remember is how to maintain that gorgeous wave of color. Listen to your hairdresser and if they tell you the processes needed, to get the color you want will leave it out of condition, then proceed with extreme caution or don't do it ( remember you want beautiful shinny, flawless hair for your wedding) Follow up with a color preserving shampoo and conditioner that works for you and schedule touch-ups as needed. You may ask your planner for help and recommendations, I am sure they keep a good roster vendors.

As a wedding/party planner, before I recommend a hairstylist or include them in my roster, I have to be certain of how good she/he is, meaning I will have a few hair consultation with them myself.



Good luck.

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