How To Get A Perfect Hair Cut
The right hair cut can mean the difference between hours spent
coercing every strand of your wayward hair into place or a style
that falls perfectly into place with little prompting on your
part. That is why it is so important to make sure that you have
the perfect hair cut for your type and texture of hair.
For most people, finding the right hair cut is not possible by
simply looking through a few hair cutting books and picking out
their favorite styles. The truth is that hair cuts featured in
the top style magazines and style books have been chosen
specifically for each model that sports them. Each hair cut and
style has been formulated to compliment the model's bone
structure, coloring and hair texture. That is why they look so
great.
It would be foolish to think that a straight, textured cut
would be possible to achieve on a client with naturally curly
hair. And trying to put excessive layering on a client with thin
and limp hair would result in a disastrous hair cutting
experience. So, what can you do to make sure that you always get
a great hair cut?
The first step to great hair cuts is finding the right stylist.
Once you find a stylist with a proven record and one with whom
you are comfortable, take some time to talk about what you want
out of your hair cut. Ask for cuts and styles that will
compliment and work with your texture of hair, not go against
it. For example: If your hair is wavy, you can not expect to
achieve a sleek straight style in minutes. Nor can you expect to
achieve a bouffant style on fine, limp hair in a matter of
minutes.
Pay attention to how your stylist communicates with you. A good
stylist will be honest with you and tell you if a cut that you
really want is a bad idea. On the other hand, the same stylist
can use their unique hair cutting skills to adapt popular styles
to suit your individual hair characteristics and craft your
locks into the best hair cut you've ever had.
Along with your stylist, browse through hair cutting and style
books and discuss different hair cuts that caught your eye. Try
to look for models with hair similar to yours. It is also very
important to pay attention to face shape. So, choose models with
bone structures similar to yours also.
What to do when a good hair cut goes bad
Sometimes, even people who have done all of their homework get
bad hair cuts. Maybe they've chosen a stylist with an approach
to hair cutting that is not ideal for their hair type. Or maybe
they've insisted on a hair cut that does nothing to flatter
their features. Or worse yet, maybe they've gotten a botched
hair cut from an inexperienced stylist. No matter what the
reason a bad hair cut is not the end of the world. There are
things that you can do to make the recovery from a bad hair cut
less painful.
While it may seem strange, the first thing you need to do after
receiving a bad hair cut is to go and get another one. Find a
stylist who can smooth out the rough edges and carve your locks
into a style that is more suited to you and more suited to the
growing-out phase.
Do not stop at additional hair cutting, ask your stylist to help
you find the right products to keep your tresses under control
while they are recovering. Yes, it is frustrating, but in a few
weeks you probably will not mind your new hair cut. You may even
grow to like it.