During the initial consultation communication is key. This part of the haircolor process is vital. If the hairstylist and client are not on the same page then the entire process is in jeopardy. At the end of the consultation, be sure to summarize the haircolor process step by step so the client knows what to …
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In the consultation process, you will sit down and discuss the hair color and style details with your client. The consultation process is important for a number of reasons, one of which is accuracy. Its important to inform your client about what is realistic and what they can expect from the hair style/color process. While …
Read MoreAs a salon owner, or hair stylist, learning to read your clients is important. Much of the overall hairstyle and treatment are decided during the initial consultation and being able to read your client’s subconscious cues will help you to create the perfect style for them. When a client says “my friend thinks I would …
Read MoreThe hair care treatments you perform at your salon say a lot about yourself. Think of your hair care treatments as resumes. They show off your work and people notice. When you perform a treatment that you would not personally want or do not personally like, it shows. Even if the client is happy, you …
Read MorePart of running a successful salon is building a strong client base of customers that enrich your life as much as you enrich theirs. The ideal relationship between colorist and client should be healthy and mutually beneficial. However, you cannot always help everyone and sometimes you must decline a clients request for treatment….
Read MoreDifferent nationalities, cultures, and races play an important role in hair color and beauty. Blondes are usually Summers. However, they can easily become a Spring with some golden highlights. In the same respect, Asians and African Americans can transform themselves from Winters to Autumns with browns, reds, and auburns.
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Read MoreIf you operate your own salon, develop a plan and work from it. However, if you work for a larger salon your work will likely be more complicated than this. Larger salons will often separate different steps in the haircare process into separate departments. If you work for a departmentalized salon, its important to work with and …
Read MoreDuring the hair coloring and cutting process, its important to have an outline, especially if you are both coloring and cutting the hair. Before you even begin either process, create an outline. Visualize the final hair color and cut. Focus on texture, proportion, length, shape, and overall design. The hair color must compliment …
Read MoreBefore coloring a clients hair, analyze the client’s overall hair and appearance. If the client does not need haircolor, do not pressure her into a haircolor treatment. Some clients do not need or want hair coloring and that is fine. Client’s will respect the honesty and professionalism you display and may often send clients to you based …
Read MoreScarlett Johansson ignites the cover of Vanity Fair with multi-faceted ruby tones streaming through her hair. The holistic exuberance of Scarlett’s uncompromisingly timeless beauty is accentuated with youthful vitality of the pure reflections from the accents of her vibrant hair color. This work by Jessica Diehl, the Fashion and Style Director for Vanity Fair, stands as an archetypical paradigm of the exceptional results that Organic Color Systems is known for.
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