“DOES THIS HAIRCUT FIT MY BUDGET?”
First off, some haircuts are more complex than others, and therefore they could cost more. If your stylist is spending more time on your hair or maintaining lots of length, your bill can go up. How high or low maintenance your style is can also factor into your budget; if you’ve chosen a more high maintenance look that requires frequent trims, you’ll be spending more money. So, do a little math before making a decision!
“DOES THIS HAIRCUT SUIT THE THICKNESS OF MY HAIR?”
This last one is more important than you might think. That’s because your hair’s thickness—whether you’ve got thin hair or thick, curly locks—can factor into how well you can pull off some cuts. For example, if you have thick hair (lucky you!), your stylist might suggest that you go with a longer haircut over a short one, and vice-versa. To get a little inspo before you go in for a cut, check out our articles,
“DOES THIS HAIRCUT SUIT MY HAIR TEXTURE?”
Along with hair thickness, it’s also important to take your natural hair texture into account. Chances are you won’t want to be heat-styling your strands every day, so it’s important to go for a haircut that will work with your natural strands—not work against them! For example, those with straight hair can easily rock blunt bangs, whereas those with curly hair may have to commit to a styling regimen for the cut.
“DO I KNOW WHAT TO ASK FOR?”
As much as you may trust your stylist, knowing how to ask for the haircut you want properly is so important. It’s no secret—you’re not a hairdresser, so it can be easy to mix up terms and accidentally give your hairdresser the wrong impression. For tips on how to make sure you explain exactly what you want so you can leave the salon with a mane you love, here’s
“IS THIS HAIRCUT JUST A TREND?”
While there’s nothing wrong with being inspired by the latest trends, if you base your cut entirely on what’s trending at the moment, you might not be taking into consideration whether that particular hairstyle complements your features. And sometimes, when a haircut is super-trendy, it’ll fade from popularity pretty quickly—leaving you to deal with that awkward grow-out phase for the next few months.
