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When it comes to hair, it’s hard to put your trust in someone else’s hands – literally. Your fears of trying something new, cutting your hair too short or not liking the outcome can become overwhelming in an instant.
Sometimes when I say I want all the split ends cut off, I don’t actually mean it, and I end up taking it out on my stylist.
We all love switching up our dos, but we don’t always understand why we can’t go from brunette to blonde in one visit to the salon. There are many misconceptions when it comes to getting our luscious locks maintained, but the one thing we do know, is that someone else should be responsible for major and minor changes with our hair.
We want to unravel the misconceptions that happen between our big hair dreams and reality. So, we spoke to the experts at Pomme Salon to uncover the truth that every hairstylist is dying to tell you.
They hate telling you something is not possible as much as you hate hearing it!
You wouldn’t go into surgery without a doctor checking into your history, would you? Well, hair stylists are similar in that they need to have a detailed consultation to learn about all your hair history. If what you want cannot be achieved, they want to be honest.
“It isn’t easy telling a client they can’t have their dream hair,” said Pomme Expert, Nicole Pidherny.
Instead, your hairstylist will drop the truth bomb and give you a style or colour that will work for you and your hair.
They aren’t lying when they say ‘it takes time’
Like a fine bottle of Okanagan wine that takes time to be everything you want it to be, those big changes take patience. Dramatic color changes can’t happen overnight, and your hairstylist is telling the truth when they say it’s going to take time to get to the colour you want.
“It has taken many painful lightening appointments, treatments, some chops and the use of extreme caution with my hair to get to my dream blonde,” exclaimed Pidherny. “Be patient, commit to what we recommend and you will get there!”
Cut it out
So, you’ve finally made the necessary decision to give your hair a healthy trim. One of the most common misconceptions about cutting your hair is knowing how much an inch actually measures up to be. Fortunately, you can put trust in your hairstylist as they already know how much an inch of cutting actually is.
It may be time for us to take responsibility, hold up a ruler if you must, to understand how much that is going to be!
Balayage
The popular trend of balayage has been storming the streets in many forms over the past year. This mixed sun-kissed, natural look has everything going for it. The problem about it? The struggle to pronounce the word itself!
Being a hairstylist isn’t just drinking coffee and gabbing
Your hairstylist wouldn’t be employed if they didn’t have credentials. They spend thousands of dollars and countless hours training and perfecting their craft, so TRUST them and their professional advice.
“We want you to walk out of the salon feeling amazing, after all, you are our walking billboard,” said Pidherny.
Guys come to the salon too!
Frequently Pomme Salon is asked by gentlemen, “Am I the only one that comes here?” The answer is no! Your hairstylist is trained in more than just ladies cuts, and they are great at what they do. Put no shame in your hair game boys!
Pomme Salon has lots of male clients, and the experts there have great tips and tricks to easy and awesome hair.
Blonde is maintenence
Reach deep into your pockets and clear your schedule. Going blonde, and staying there, takes time and money!
The controversy still remains that blondes do have more fun, but if you’re thinking about going blonde you need to commit and listen to your stylist’s recommendations.
The perfect blonde may be different than your best friend’s, but trust us, your hair will thank your amazing hairstylist when you are rocking the perfect, butter blonde to match your skin tone!
Education is most important
Your hairstylist pays thousands to continue their education and grow behind the chair. The industry is constantly changing, and so are your hairstylist’s techniques.
“It’s important to respect price increases, and recommendations based on skill, education and hours spent behind the chair. We take our careers very seriously!” Pidherny informed.
Be sure to appreciate your hairstylist, and the education they constantly get, to help make your hair experience a better one! Can you imagine sitting with that plastic cap on your head for three hours?
They love their clients
“Most stylists couldn’t last more than a day if we didn’t truly love each and every person that sits in our chair,” exclaimed Pidherny. “For better or worse, we are in this hair game together!”
As much as you think you know about your hair, put your trust in your hairstylist. Your stylist wants to give you the best possible outcome, and that means doing what’s best for you. The experts, like the professionals at Pomme Salon, spend countless hours learning new techniques about what’s best for your hair, and they care about what you look like when you walk out of the salon.
So, when you step out of that chair with an inch cut off of your hair, you can trust that your hairstylist truly only took off an inch.
Pomme Salon is a L’Oreal Professionnel salon with stylists who are well-trained and take pride in assessing and educating clients on products that enhance their individual style. Visit PommeSalon.ca to learn more about the #pommesquad and how you can get the most out of your hair.
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