c/hairdressers

My way to handle a tricky fringe trim

A client came in with a cowlick messing up her bangs. I cut them slightly longer and texturized the ends to blend better. How do you deal with stubborn cowlicks in fringes?

DIY color bottle organizer made my mornings smoother

I was tired of wasting time finding hair colors before each client. I used an old kitchen spice rack to hold all my bottles in order. Do you have any clever storage solutions for small salon spaces?

My friend's client had a bad allergic reaction to hair dye yesterday

Always do a patch test before coloring to prevent scary situations.

Unpopular opinion: I'm done cutting my family's hair for free

I've been doing hair for a long time, and my family still thinks I owe them free cuts. Just last week, my cousin texted me asking for a fancy updo for her date night, expecting it for nothing. This stuff eats into my personal time after a full day at the salon. They would never ask a nurse relative for free medical care, so why is my skill different? I put in years to learn this trade, and my tools and products cost money. When I tried explaining this, my brother called me cheap. Now I just say I'm booked, and it saves so much stress. My work has value, and I won't apologize for that anymore.

After a bleaching mishap, I realized I skipped a key test. Don't make the same mistake.

After three years, my clients finally get why I don't blow out every cut

I just finished my busiest month yet, and it's because I stuck to my guns on air-drying. Most hairdressers I know swear by a full blowout to show off a cut, but I think it sets false expectations. I explain to each client that their hair will look different at home, and I show them how to style it wet. For example, I had a lady with curly hair who always hated her frizz after salon visits. I cut her hair while it was damp and taught her a simple scrunch method. Now she comes back every eight weeks and tells her friends. It took a while to build trust, but seeing repeat customers feels amazing. Who knew going against the grain could pay off like this?