her new book on beauty
I don't want to be superficial.
I do want to use my time well.
But as far as my hair...
if we're keepin it real...
I'll take all the pro tips I can get!
Eva Scrivo
is a NYC stylist and author of
a lovely guide I just discovered with
insider tips and techniques
for hair, make-up, and style
(omg, check out chapter 7
"Ageless Makeovers"
with pictures of lovely
REAL live WOMEN
over age 50!).
I lifted these tips from
the expert's book (highly recommend, btw!)
to help us achieve a lovelier
experience at the salon.
Ready?
1. BE ON TIME OR SHOW UP EARLY.
this is funny but not one of the tips.
(photo by Sascha Goldberger)
Ready?
Eva reminds that being even five or ten minutes late will come out of OUR appointment. If your stylist is good, they are probably busy with no time to spare between appointments. i get an A+ on this one.
2. DON'T CHOOSE A STYLIST BASED ON LOOKS AND PERSONALITY.
"Remember that appearance, charm, and an air of grandiosity cannot make up for a lack of skill." Sometimes the superior stylist has a a more serious, quiet temperament. When choosing a stylist, we should focus on expertise and education not bone structure. this is a great tip!
3. DO NOT RUSH YOUR STYLIST.
Nobody wins when you do. It's not fair to the stylist because "you risk compromising the quality of her work." You also risk having to return for a redo. Also, don't ever asked to be "squeezed in." do folks actually do this?
all images - Eva Scrivo
4. BE GRACIOUS.
"Treat others as you want to be treated--the ultimate golden rule! You will have a much better time and get better service." i'm afraid i can be demanding at times so i need to work on #4.
5. AVOID BECOMING TOO CLOSE WITH YOUR HAIRSTYLIST.
It's easy to feel a false sense of intimacy, but "Becoming too close with your hairstylist can spoil the safe intimacy between you. The stylist may feel guilty if she cannot squeeze you into the schedule, or you may be afraid to hurt the stylists's feelings by expressing dissatisfaction with her work." but it's hard!
6. HELP YOUR CHATTY HAIRDRESSER FOCUS.
Eva suggests opening a book or magazine, typing on your iPhone, and mentioning you'll be getting some work done. If the stylist is too focused on chatting "you may actually get second-rate service." totally needed this.
7. BE HONEST IF YOU'RE UNHAPPY.
If you feel something is not right while you're in the salon, "Speak directly, clearly, and calmly...tell him or her exactly what you do not like about it." If you realize you don't like it when you get home, call the salon right away to schedule an appointment for an adjustment. my problem is i'm emotional about my hair.
8. DON'T SHOW UP IN A PONYTAIL FOR YOUR FIRST COLOR APPOINTMENT.
It may seem reasonable to not wash or style your hair before heading to the salon, but a stylist needs to see how your hair moves and what your color looks like. If hair is dirty or pulled back, the colorist won't be able to accurately assess your hair. so right!
9. BRING PICTURES.
What you mean by "caramel" or "sunny" may be different than what your colorist is thinking. have learned hard lessons by not doing this.
10. ALWAYS PREBOOK YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT.
This is especially important with color touch-ups. Otherwise you may find yourself with terrifying dark roots in "a panicked plea of 'can you just squeeze me in?'" we should know better!
I learned so much from this awesome book!
p.s.
if you live near NYC,
you can be one of Eva's clients!
p.p.s.
p.s.
if you live near NYC,
you can be one of Eva's clients!
p.p.s.
any killer personal salon tips to share?
p.p.p.s.
i may have the obsessive compulsive blonde disorder
she describes...you'll have to read the book.
p.p.p.s.
i may have the obsessive compulsive blonde disorder
she describes...you'll have to read the book.
