Why is a good hairdresser so hard to find ?

Question

I have been cutting my own hair for a good few years now , the forward long layer cut ....i have had years of being let down by various hairdressers and lots of tears and bad cuts... Most of my friends feel the same way as well ...
where are all the good hairdressers ????

Answer 1

ok, I am TERRIFIED of hairdressers for this very reason, I was once given a mullett ( I am a female ) by some sadistic stylist! I have found two, count them, TWO good hairdressers in my 27 years and they were both gay (and very camp!) men. They both gave me stunning haircuts, were an absolute laugh a minute and to sit in their chair was a joy. I even have an appointment next wk to see my favourite one, so there you have it, in my opinion, gay men = best hairdressers!!!

Answer 2

Hi, I cant agree with you more, I think all the old hairdressers who actually new what they where doing have dissapered, as all you see now is salons that employ girls straight out of collage that have only been taught to do certain hair styles which they do on everyone.
I know I woludnt like this said about me as I really want to be a hairdresser my self but I wouldnt like it if i was only taught how to cut hair one way etc and upset customers as this has happend to me loads of times when I have gone in and said I want it a certain way I have come out with a style I hated. So im not having a dig a new hairdressers as they obviiusly have worked hard to get the qualification but why cant they just do it the way you say you want it, Not everyone wants to walk around with half of the hair long an the other half of the hair short like something out of a sci fi film.
Just a simple cut that doesnt end up short and by the ears will be good for me.


I have only found one hairdresser who did my hair perfect but then she couldnt colour hair properly so I ended up with a good cut but bad hair colour so sometimes you cant win.

Answer 3

Looking for a good hair dresser can be traumatic. Hair is such a personal thing & it takes a while to grow out a bad hair cut. In the meantime, one has to look at the disappointment daily & try to hide it.

I think it's so hard to find a good hair dresser because the ability to create a good haircut requires the marriage of technical skill and artistry. A good hair dresser must be able to customize a hair cut to different face shapes and hair textures. He or she must also know when & how to say "no" tactfully when a client wants something that will ultimately be wrong for the client's face shape, hair texture or overall fashion aesthetic.

Here are a few things I've learned the hard way that have helped me:

1) Never, ever choose a hair dresser because of the salon's reputation. A salon can have a great reputation, but it does not mean every one of it's stylists necessarily have the talent or temperament you seek.

2) Referrals or your own observation of his/her work are essential. (i.e. Check out the salon in person & survey the work done before booking an appt.)

3) Always test a new stylist w/ the most minor of tasks. Have a consultation & ask point blank if he/she is comfortable working w/ your hair before allowing him/her to do a minimal trim. Emphasize that you are flexible & just want a win/win situation.

4) Always, always trust your own intuition/gut feeling & be ready to say stop!

5) Know your hair's quirks (i.e. cowlicks, texture changes w/ weather conditions, etc) so you can be ready to point them out & you can figure out your limits.

6) Know your face shape & understand what is most flattering & what you should avoid.

7) Bring photos from fashion or hair magazines or the internet w/ you so your hair stylist can see what you mean LITERALLY. Ask for input & how he/she intends to adapt the cut to work for you.

8) Start slow & develop a working relationship as you build trust & mutual understanding.

9) Once you find one you like, become a regular, be on time for appts. & tip according to you level of satisfaction. (15-20% is the standard range) Hair dressers & salons value repeat business. Being a cooperative client makes you someone people want to work with & please.

Here are some helpful links:

Face shapes & hair cut recommendations:
http://beauty.about.com/od/hairbasics/a/flattering.htm
http://www.visual-makeover.com/face.htm

Selection of hair cuts organized by length
http://www.matrix.com/find_your_hair_style/

Answer 4

i found the best hairdressers in the planets. if u live in maine theres a place called visage in Augusta, they give AMAZING hair cuts. If you dont, go to an expansive place with more expirinced hair dressers. (walmart will not cut it) lol
find a place that looks pro. and they are nice and nice surroundings and tell them exacly what u want
good luck!!

Answer 5

I PRAY TO GOD you haven't had any of my students as a stylist!!!

most stylists are not taught well enough when they go to state board to get their license. sad, but true.

when i went to school i was NOT EVEN taught how to do a blunt cut.

my students have to read the chapter objectives, write them out, read the chapter, do the review questions, write out all vocab. words and definitions 20 times, talk about the chapter in class, do the test and pass (without using the book) with at least a 90%. and this is BEFORE the student is allowed to touch a manican. once the student can show me how to do it correctly on a manican then the student can work on a person WITH SUPERVISION. once the student shows he/she can do it (whatever 'it' is) 10 times without ANY help the chapter is 'done'.

am i a mean teacher? or do i sound like one?

Answer 6

I have pretty very long hair, I like them but I think I would have them slice short in about some two yrs

Answer 7

i agree i ask for highlights and get virtually a full head of blonde hair, or ask for a trim and they take about 3 inches off and you end up with a bob nearly lol!

Answer 8

they are all in the slightly more pricey shops

go to toni and guy. havent heard of anybody who has had a bad cut from there!

Answer 9

All turned their hand to thatching cottages..........lol

Answer 10

*puts hand up* one here!!!