Choosing the Right Hairdressers for You and Your Family

It’s a well known fact that many people tell their hairdresser they love their new look, only to go home and wash and restyle it the way they wanted it in the first place! If you’re looking for hairdressing in East Grinstead or elsewhere and don’t want to come out disappointed, here are our top tips on finding the best salon for you or members of your wider family.

Make an Informed Choice from the Start

It all starts with picking the right hairdresser in the first place! Begin with their website, or their social media pages. Take a look at their portfolio of work and see whether they frequently do styles you admire that might suit you. Ask friends and family for recommendations – there’s nothing more reassuring than a word of mouth report of a salon experience that someone you know found comfortable and easy, especially if you like the results too.

Make Sure They Offer the Services You Need

Again, check the website. If you’re looking for kids’ hairdressing for your son or daughter, for instance, ensure this is something they do. Do they welcome young people and have plenty of experience in that area? Do they have dedicated stylists for men’s hairdressing? Likewise, if you’re looking for a specialist service like hair colouring in East Grinstead, see if they offer the technique you had in mind. Not every stylist is trained to do balayage colouring or hair straightening, for example.

Make Your Appointment

Explain clearly what you’re looking for when you book your appointment. Don’t book a dry cut, then request a wash and blow dry when you get there, as they may not have allotted the right time for the appointment. If you would like to try a new colour, indicate that when you phone or call in to make the date too. Good stylists will want to discuss colours and carry out a strand and allergy test in advance, so this needs to be factored in.

Do Bring Photos If You Want!

Some people feel embarrassed about taking a photo or other picture reference when they come to a salon, but don’t worry. It’s very helpful to salon staff to have an idea of what you are aiming at. Do take the stylist’s advice, though, if they feel it’s not right for you. They will have plenty of experience and can offer good insight into what will suit your hair type, your skin colouring and the shape of your face.

Be Honest and Clear

Obviously, be tactful, but do speak up if you see the appointment or your hair going in a different direction from the way you planned. Explain from the outset how much length you want to lose, or how you usually style your hair when blow drying. The clearer you can be about your likes and dislikes, the more likely you are to achieve the result you are hoping for.

If you are looking for a hair salon in East Grinstead or Gatwick where stylists aim to genuinely listen to their clients’ wishes, try Spires Hairdressing. As well as experienced ladies’, men’s and children’s hairdressing, we also offer trained beautician services in East Grinstead.