Short haircuts have been popping up everywhere in Hollywood lately, and when the starlets start cutting their hair short, clients soon follow. I've had a lot of requests lately for short haircuts, and I wanted to share the mental checklist that I use before I go making a huge change like that. Clients can often be impulsive, and it's our job as beauty professionals to make sure that our clients are being realistic about their new look, and to find out if they're really ready to make such a big change.
Read on below to learn a few simple questions to ask yourself, and your client before going short. You'll learn that not everyone is ready to cut their short just because they sit down in your chair and ask for it.
Clients will often make a change to their hair when they want to make a fresh start. Keep in mind though that not all fresh starts are the best time to cut your hair off.
If a client is starting a new job, or just moved to the city and wants a fresh look, go for it. But if you have a client in your chair who just went through a traumatic time like a breakup, ask a few more questions.
Always make sure that your client is emotionally ready to cut their hair short. Asking them a few simple questions, and thoroughly explaining the grow out process will get them to think twice if they're not really ready for the change.
If you have someone in your chair who truly wants to go short but you can tell that they're a bit apprehensive, suggest that you go shorter in stages. It's a lot easier to try out different lengths gradually than it is to cut the hair super short and then experiment as it grows out.
Short haircuts aren't meant for every client. Take into consideration the client's hair texture and bone structure before going super short. If your client has fine hair, a shorter haircut can be a great option to make it look fuller and thicker. If your client has very thick hair, a short haircut might not me the best option for them as their hair type would benefit from a cut that has more weight to it.
It's extremely important to explain to your client that short haircuts require more maintenance than longer hair. If they want to maintain their short cut, they'll most likely need to get it cut every 4-6 weeks depending on the style. Your client will appreciate you being upfront with them about what it takes to maintain their new look, and they'll be able to make a realistic decision about going short.
The great thing about styling short hair is that it's super fast and easy, but your client may have to invest in a new product. Styling creams, waxes, pomades and lotions all work great on shorter hair, so just make sure to explain to your client what products they'll need to purchase to compliment their new cut.
Further Reading
How to Cut Fine Hair
Cutting and Styling Tips for Curly Hair
Why You Shouldn't Cut Your Hair Off Just Because Your Getting "Older"
Check Out the Best Products for Fine Hair
Read on below to learn a few simple questions to ask yourself, and your client before going short. You'll learn that not everyone is ready to cut their short just because they sit down in your chair and ask for it.
1. Ask About Recent Life Changes
Clients will often make a change to their hair when they want to make a fresh start. Keep in mind though that not all fresh starts are the best time to cut your hair off.
If a client is starting a new job, or just moved to the city and wants a fresh look, go for it. But if you have a client in your chair who just went through a traumatic time like a breakup, ask a few more questions.
Always make sure that your client is emotionally ready to cut their hair short. Asking them a few simple questions, and thoroughly explaining the grow out process will get them to think twice if they're not really ready for the change.
If you have someone in your chair who truly wants to go short but you can tell that they're a bit apprehensive, suggest that you go shorter in stages. It's a lot easier to try out different lengths gradually than it is to cut the hair super short and then experiment as it grows out.
2. Can Your Client Go Short?
Short haircuts aren't meant for every client. Take into consideration the client's hair texture and bone structure before going super short. If your client has fine hair, a shorter haircut can be a great option to make it look fuller and thicker. If your client has very thick hair, a short haircut might not me the best option for them as their hair type would benefit from a cut that has more weight to it.
3. Maintenance
It's extremely important to explain to your client that short haircuts require more maintenance than longer hair. If they want to maintain their short cut, they'll most likely need to get it cut every 4-6 weeks depending on the style. Your client will appreciate you being upfront with them about what it takes to maintain their new look, and they'll be able to make a realistic decision about going short.
4. Products
The great thing about styling short hair is that it's super fast and easy, but your client may have to invest in a new product. Styling creams, waxes, pomades and lotions all work great on shorter hair, so just make sure to explain to your client what products they'll need to purchase to compliment their new cut.
Further Reading
How to Cut Fine Hair
Cutting and Styling Tips for Curly Hair
Why You Shouldn't Cut Your Hair Off Just Because Your Getting "Older"
Check Out the Best Products for Fine Hair
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