what makes a good hairdresser?

Question

my daughter is doing hair dressing course and has been set this question for homework and needs help

Answer 1

A good hairdresser is one who LISTENS to what the customer wants, makes relevant suggestions if necessary and DOES AS THEY ARE ASKED without going off on their own little snip-happy ego trip. Too many idiotic little fashionistas have tried this with me and messed it up - leaving me in tears and with a hatred of hairdressers.

Also, one that puts the customer at ease and does not have a shaky hand...

AND someone that can have a conversation about something other than boyfriends/clubs/assorted other bullsh*t. I once had this hairdresser that asked me about the boyfriends & clubs - when I said I didn't have one and that I didn't go clubbing, she clammed up and couldn't think of what else to say. So a knowledge of current affairs is handy (and will probably make her more tips)

Answer 2

A good hairdresser will first take into account the shape of the person's face. Oval faces can wear almost any cut. People with square faces should avoid bangs and jaw-length hair, narrow faces should avoid long hair as a long length accentuates the longish face and makes it look NARROW whereas those with round faces should avoid "poofy" curly styles lest they look like pumpkins. If the hair is being color treated, a color weave is best as it does not bleach all the strands but leaves some of the original color. The person does not look too "far afield" when done. Also, the hairdresser should know which colors work with certain skin types. Last but not least, the age of the customer should be taken into account. Youth can stand almost anything (but a bad perm) whereas dyeing a mature woman's hair jet black for example only accentuates facial/neck lines and sags. There should also not be a rotating chair -- like one person just out, and three more waiting in line. That means the operator is either not good with scheduling or she sees the hair on the floor as simply money and doesn't work for client satisfaction.

Answer 3

Facetiously I was going to say Steve Strange, then I read the second part of your question so now I say Steve Strange not. I would say someone who has the best interests of their client at heart. By all means try and bring out the more adventurous,daring side of clients, but you need to fit the style in with their lives and motivation. If someone says they only spend five minutes a day on their hair, then believe them and don't cut a high-maintenance style. Also don't be too inquisitive or political in conversation. Make suggestions as to new hairstyles, but don't pressurise. Find out your client's expectations - do they want a lengthy pampering, or do they want to be in and out as quickly as possible? Some people love going to the hairdresser's, but for others it's a necessary evil! This is all just my opinion as you may have gathered - I'm no hairdresser.

Answer 4

a good hairdresser will do exactly what the customer wants them to do and not the complete opposite, they always think they no whats best. i recently went to the hairdressers for a more natural blonde colour as my hair is really light i told her i didn't want to go to dark and she seemed to agree but then went on to dye it all brown saying it looked more classy, if that's what i wanted i would have fcuking asked for it

Answer 5

A good hairdresser:-

Listens to their clients needs
Follows COSHH, PPE and manufactuers rules and regulations.
Relays back what the client has said.
Is reassuring to the client

Hope this helps :)

Answer 6

Someone who doesn't charge to much
and be polite
and is Nice and allows children in there shop even if they don't like them very much.

(I had a hairdresser that didn't allow children in her shop and if they were in there she yelled at them and told them to leave. Not VERY nice at all)

Answer 7

creativity, imagination, the ability to know what suits what kind of face shape, good blow drying ability, (not just relying on GHD's) -

good conversationalist, concentration, hard working, strong feet, good eye for colour,

a steady hand, good techincal ability (razor cutting, thinning, blunt cuts,) an eye for fashin and current style.

Answer 8

Technical ability, business sense and human sensitivity.

Answer 9

Creativity
Imagination
Keeping up with the times
Ability to adapt
Ability to create new styles
Confidence

Answer 10

Someone who is easy to relate to, engaging in coversations, open to new ideas, helpful, gentle, and happy =]