Haircut Advice

Let me give you some tips to avoid a bad haircut and in case you suddenly get an incredible urge to go through a dramatic hairstyle change.  I know this may sound strange (and even impossible for the lucky ones who share a very strong bond with their stylists) but there are plenty of girls out there dying to know how to avoid a bad haircut!

Let us, at Skyline Salon, do the cutting

Every list of helpful tips to avoid a bad haircut should contain a valuable yet well-known piece of advice – do not try this at home! Now, I know a DIY haircut can prove to be a very fun, budget-friendly experience, but I don't recommend it. Want a flawless cut every time? See a pro!

Take your time… Rash, emotional decisions are never the right ones to make, especially when they involve your hair! Trust me, finding your inner peace before you decide to walk into Skyline Salon is crucial for preventing bad haircuts and hairstyle changes you might regret later. Relax, chill, clear your head and give your new idea some time to cook regardless of how good it may sound at first.

Bring a photo… If your still wondering how to avoid a bad haircut? Bring a photo, or a couple of pics.  Your stylist will be more than happy to look them over with you. Explain to your stylist what it is about each hairstyle you like. We can determine together whether or not which style is best suited for you.  You should know that hairstyles that are seen on celebrities and models rarely ever work in real life and require a lot a styling and products to look perfect, so don't expect an identical result and keep you mind open for suggestions.

Be Precise… Next on my list of tips to avoid a bad haircut is to avoid something most of us are guilty of – vague descriptions. You can’t put it in words? No problem! Show what you want done! Say, “I want my longest layer to end here” *point a finger* or say, “I want my bangs to look like this” *draw an imaginary line over your forehead*. It may sound a bit loony but it sure beats the “little shorter”, “bit longer”, “thinner” ,“puffier” or any other similar descriptions we use when talking to our stylists. 

Be honest…. A hairstylist is one of those people you shouldn’t ever lie to! Your stylist can’t tell much about your styling habits by simply looking at your hair (unless you’re really addicted to your flat iron, of course) which is why you must be completely honest even if that involves admitting you really and truly hate spending time in front of a mirror or confessing you’re an obsessive perfectionist. It’s a must-do all of you ladies wondering how to prevent a bad haircut should take really seriously as it will help your stylist determine how high or low maintenance you’re expecting your haircut to be! 

Get a Stylists' Advice... Still not sure what style of haircut you want, but pretty convinced a bad cut is not it, let your stylist give you a few tips on what may and may not look good on your hair. Make an appointment for a consultation with your stylist. 

Talk to us, your stylist… Preventing a bad haircut will be a piece of cake if you quit snoozing and start paying attention on what’s going on around you. Don’t be shy – if you have a reason to believe your stylist is not sticking to the deal, remind him/her that’s not exactly what you were going for. And don’t let anyone tell you the first wrong snip translates to “what’s done is done” as there is always a way to fix things and a skilled stylist should be able to do so. Waiting until the end to vocalize your disapproval, in the other hand, really does spell “Game Over” and won’t do anything to change the situation you’re in.