Salon Etiquette

Lots of my clients have kids. What should you do with your kids when you have a hair appointment? Here is my personal take on it:

Going to the salon can be really, really nice. It can be almost spa-like. If you bring your kids, the chances of having a relaxing, enjoyable experience, diminish big time. I don't mind having kids around, but I can tell that my clients are so concerned with what their kids are up to that they can't relax. It's really more for that than me.

If you have to bring your kids, there are a few things you should be aware of. If your baby wants to be held--which is fine--realize that your baby is going to takes the floors place as the spot for all of your that I'm cutting off; at least its your hair.

Bringing your kids at a time when the salon isn't busy will make things less stressful for you, and nicer for them. Weekdays and lunchtime are times when the salon isn't too crowded.

Salons have lots of chemicals that work wonders on hair, but if they get swallowed or used as eye drops, they can be really dangerous. Strollers or portable DVD players are good ways to keep your kids out of trouble.

These tips are meant for shorter appointments, like a hair cut. If you have a long appointment scheduled, you really should avoid bringing kids. Having said that, I have 2 kids of my own, and I realize that getting a babysitter isn't always possible. If you can't, then hey, I get to see your cute kids.

a fun change for a good cause.

I get asked all the time about locks of love at work and since I just hacked all of my own hair off I thought I would research the rules a little bit more. Here is what I found on their website.

GUIDELINES FOR ACCEPTABLE DONATIONS
Hair that is colored or permed is acceptable.
Hair cut years ago is usable if it has been stored in a ponytail or braid.
Hair that has been bleached (usually this refers to highlighted hair) is not usable. If unsure, ask your stylist. We are not able to accept bleached hair due to a chemical reaction that occurs during the manufacturing process.
Hair that is swept off of the floor is not usable because it is not bundled in a ponytail or braid.
Hair that is shaved off and not in a ponytail or braid is not usable. If shaving your head, first divide hair into multiple ponytails to cut off.
We cannot accept dreadlocks. Our manufacturer is not able to use them in our children’s hairpieces. We also cannot accept wigs, falls, hair extensions or synthetic hair.
Layered hair is acceptable if the longest layer is 10 inches.
Layered hair may be divided into multiple ponytails.
Curly hair may be pulled straight to measure the minimum 10 inches.
10 inches measured tip to tip is the minimum length needed for a hairpiece.

Please Note:

Shorter hair will be separated from the ponytails and sold to offset the manufacturing costs. Although the shorter hair cannot be used in the hairpieces, it still greatly helps to reduce costs.
Gray hair will be accepted and sold to offset the manufacturing costs.
Colored hair is not usable if it is colored over bleached hair.

HOW TO DONATE

10 inches measured tip to tip is the minimum length needed for a hairpiece.
Hair must be in a ponytail or braid before it is cut.
Hair must be clean and completely dry before it is mailed in.
Place the ponytail or braid inside of a plastic bag, and then inside of a padded envelope.
If you wish to receive our personalized thank-you card, please fill out the hair donation form, or write your name and address on a full size separate sheet of paper and include inside the envelope. We cannot acknowledge donors who do not send their name and address according to these instructions.
All hair donations must be mailed to Locks of Love at:

234 Southern Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33405

All of this and more can be found on their website at www.locksoflove.org
There is a hair donation form you can download and fill out.

Photo shoot

The Salon will have an ad in the upcoming issue of Utah Valley Bride magazine. A few of us created a wedding style, and here is mine. This is Becca Gilbert, a client of mine she has a crazy amont of beautiful hair. I'm still waiting for the rest of the pictures... but this is the one that will go in the ad. I beleive the magazine comes out early next year.

How to get what you want...from your stylist

I think we have all been there, you walk in to the salon with a pretty good idea of what you want your hair to look like when you walk out... But you walk out slightly disappointed with the results. Here are a few tips to better achieve that look you crave.

-Get that picture out of your head and on paper. Whether it be a magazine pic or a picture of yourself when you loved your hair. Bring something in to show your stylist.

-Make sure to tell your stylist what you like about the picture. You may be seeing a totally different aspect than her (or him) Make sure you specify the reason you love a color (the boldness, the tone) or the haircut. She may be looking at the length when you had your eye on the wispy bangs.

-Be REALISTIC! You know your hair better than anyone, so let your stylist know of your hair challenges. Also you know your own skill level of styling and you know your time in the morning.

-Be thorough. The consultation is huge in getting what you want. It's a time to speak up. You may have a stylist with great ability but poor communication. You can help this by asking questions and explaining yourself well. I had a client ask for "wiry layers" but when she showed me a picture of what she liked, to me, they were "wispy layers"

-Be open to suggestions. I know that I do my best work when I can be creative. Give yourself stylist parameters. "I don't want any more than 3 inches off and I want to be in the blonde family" or.... "I need a BIG change but I hate red." I have a few clients who really mean "do whatever you want" but even then, I usually know their style well enough and their commitment to styling every morning to know what they will be happy with.

-Don't go to just ANYONE. In the past, when I wanted my hair done, it was urgent. Enough bad experiences made me learn to be patient. If you have a stylist you love that is hard to get into, Pre-book your next visit just like you do at the Dr.s office. Especially around the holidays. If you don't have a regular stylist, ask around! A girl at the mall, your work, wherever. Ask where they get their hair done.

-You get what you pay for. Someone at the local chain salon really could have a great set of skills but part of the problem is they are usually required to complete a haircut in 15 Minutes.... which is completely impossible to get a good haircut in that amount of time.

-Walk away informed. Make sure you know how to recreate your style at home. You may need to invest in some product or a new brush. Salon product is always best but just may be a little too much than you want to spend. There are some more inexpensive options, but there is really no point in paying $100 dollars for a great color then washing it down the drain with suave. Think of color shampoo as an insurance policy.

-Come to me! I'm not gonna lie, I'm pretty decent at what I do :) and I love it. I guarantee my work and give a mean scalp massage at the shampoo bowl.

Your invited

10 year anniversary!

Come celebrate with us on Friday, September 26th.

FREE facial waxing

Highlighting $2 a foil

All product on sale

Beauty give-a-ways

Come try our new Soyafinn warming hand mitts and get a complimentary hand massage.

for directions to the salon, email me!

CALLING ALL BRIDES!

I have always wished I had pictures of wedding hair I've done. If I did your hair for your wedding and will send me a pic of your style so I can have a little wedding gallery on my blog. Just email me the attachment if you wouldn't mind having your pic on my page. Thanks!

I snagged these from Brookies blog. This style was from a wedding earlier this summer.

I Love Up-Do's!!!

Here are some pics of a recent up-do I did on my sister, Brooke. She is Always a brides maid (already a bride). With this particular style I was going for a bit 60's... a bit Audrey Hepburn. I also wanted a style that would show off her highlights we had just done!