02 September 2023 , 09:21
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Hairdressers up and down the country are likely bursting with people's deepest darkest secrets as many people aren't afraid to get chatty while they're having their hair done.
Between the conditioning head massages and making us look fabulous with a new do, the words just tumble easily from our mouths as they work their magic on us. But it seems there are a few things you should never actually say to your stylist during a salon appointment.
Luke Gregory, a Senior Colourist at SALON64 in London, has shared some of the worst things he hears from clients while working on their hair. He claims these comments make him "wince" and should be avoided if you can manage it. Speaking to The Mirror he said he never wants a client to say "we can always change it back".
"This is a phrase clients say often that makes me wince," he admitted. "You should never go in with this as your starting idea or as a caveat. If you're unsure, maybe it's the right colour but certainly the wrong time." He went on to say that the same applies to those who tell him they hope their partner/parents/friends will like their new look.
"You're doing it for you, not for them," the expert proclaimed, before continuing: "Own any bespoke style that your stylist will have carefully crafted for you. Be proud and be confident in your own choice." Gregory also told how he also gets frustrated when customers ask if their hair colour will "last ok" while using cheap supermarket shampoos or 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner products.
Hairdresser shares 'wince-inducing' comment clients shouldn't say at appointment
"To put it simply, no. Why invest so well in your hairstyle only to let it fade quicker, lose that glossy shine and make your icy blonde brassy, with what is effectively a nice-smelling dish cleaner - don't believe me? Compare the ingredients!" His colleague, Rcky Walters, the owner of SALON64 also shared some of the comments he thinks clients should avoid making while getting their hair done.
And the worst in his opinion is "this cut will look great once it's grown out". "Yes, believe it or not, this has been said inside the salon while having a haircut," he laughs. "It's coming from a good place though. What clients usually mean is that this haircut looks great now but will also grow out nicely into a softer shape. Which if done right, most perfectly executed cuts should grow out very nicely indeed."
He adds that he also doesn't want to hear people tell him they cut their own fringe, as it's just unnecessary at this point. "Although we are proud to see our clients trying their best at home, lockdown was years ago and salons have been open for quite some time. Like SALON64 many salons would offer complimentary fringe trims for their long-term clients, simply call and book."
This comes after two hair experts recently told us we'd been making a big mistake with our hair brush and using the wrong kind of brush. Trichologist Susie Hammond from the Philip Kingsley Clinic in London warned against using metal brushes, with coarse bristles as these could damage the hair and scalp.
Instead, she urged people to opt for wooden brushes, with widely spaced bristles that have bobbles on the end. And if you can get vented ones, with holes in the back, those are even better as you can blowdry through the holes to reduce the amount of time heat is directly on the hair.