The Ever-Changing You
We're told to find one stylist for life, but hair changes! Your face, lifestyle, and even the climate you live in affect your hair. A good cut adapts to who
you are *today*. Forget reference photos; a great stylist shapes your hair around *you* and how it behaves without heat styling. Time for a fresh perspective!
Beyond the Trim
Most stylists aren't trained to consult properly. A good consultation should feel like a therapy session! They should ask how you wear your hair, and consider the shape of your face. Instead, we get a rushed 'same as last time?' This needs to change. A consultation should be thorough, not just a quick chop.
The Post-Cut Coaching
A great stylist does more than just cut and run. They teach you how to style your hair, air-dry it, or put it in a claw clip. They advise on products that *actually* work. A good stylist understands how your hair will look on a regular day. By 2025, it's all about knowledge transfer.
Questions to Ask
Ask your stylist insightful questions: What cut works without styling? How to look good on 'dirty hair days'? What would they do if they had free reign? Find a stylist who can lead with their vision and create a look that matches *your* face and current life. They should be suggesting cuts that suit you now, not 5 years ago.
The Haircut Audit
Review your photos from the last five years. If your 'good hair' only appears in event photos, it's time to rethink your cut. The gold standard? Great hair on a regular day! If your hair needs a heat tool to look decent, it's not a great haircut. Embrace cuts that work *with* your hair, not against it.
