Communication is key!

Your consultation is your contract with your stylist. Be very clear about what you want and don't want. By the end of your consultation, both you and your stylist ideally will have the same "picture" in your head about your final result.

Bring photos! It helps to show things that you like (even a part of a cut) and things that you don't like. Be prepared to tell your stylist why you don't like it, and communicate on the "feel" of a style instead of the technical parts of the cut. Chapters magazine department is great for ideas!

Our stylists will discuss with you the suitability of the look, information on maintenance and suggest possible ways to customize the look to enhance your features and suit your lifestyle.

Be prepared to make a decision. If you are changing your style, do some preliminary research and come to your appointment with specific questions-so as not to have your consultation infringe on your cutting time.

Be more specific when using words such as "short", "strawberry blonde", or other words that have more than one meaning.

When looking at a photo of a haircut, try to separate the cut with the blow-dry or styling. Communicate to your stylist on both.

If you are growing out your hair, do not wait over two months to trim the ends.

Pay attention to the texture of your hair. Trust the product recommendations of your stylist. Unless you are willing to spend a lot of time with your hair in the morning, keeping it healthy is crucial!