Service theift

One sentence all Hair Stylist shutter at....... "I have never been happy with how anyone who did my hair."  That one sentence tell is us a multitude of things.  Everyone including your stylist has had one or two hair issues happen to them.  But when someone tells us "never happy with how ANYONE has done their hair tells us there is something more going on.  There are a few things that come to mind in all hair stylist minds of what area you could fall into.

1.  You will never look like JLO, Kim Kardashian, Angelina Joli no matter who is doing your hair.  You will not have their charmed life after your hair is done.  You are you.  You are special and you need to realize that.  You may like the stars hairstyles but be happy with who you really are.  You are unique and beautiful in your way.  As the Infamous Dr. Phil has said, "Those girls don't even look like those girls."  You are looking at very made up photos that are airbrushed.  You also may have a different face structure than the person  you admire.  You defently don't have the same hair as your favorite star.  But what you do have is your beauty.  Let the photo you brought into the hairstylist just be a stepping stone in the direction you want to go.  Let the stylist use it as a rough draft and let your artist sculp it around your beauty.  Remember they broke the mold when you were made.  Don't try to become someone elses carbon copy. 

2.  You may have had something tramtic happen in your life and your way of fixing it or avoiding it is trying to change something on yourself.  As wonderful as a haircut and color can be it won't fix any issues in your life.  It will not make your bad childhood go away.  It cannot make your husband/boyfriend love you more. It cannot fix any emotional  or phycological issues you may have.  Those issues run deep and a stylist can only touch your surface.  The most amazing hairstylist could not fix an emotional or phcological issue.  That is in another scope of practice.

3.  The big one that we see and is so  insulting to everyone in our field.  The I will throw a tantrum even if the stylist gave me exactly what I want and asked for and get it free.  We see it and we know exactly what these people are doing.  We have eyes we can see our work .  We know what that person is trying to get away with.   You are the ones that figure if you cause a scean we will just want you out of our salon.  What is funny is the face of the person that is with this person because they forgot to clue their friend in on the service thieft they are acting out.  Yes I said service Theift.  Their friend is telling them,  "but that is what you asked for it looks beautiful."  Then the perpitrator shoots a look in the friends direction and whispers to them.  Usually the friend gets a grim look and walks away or plays dumb.   Or the Service theif simply writes a check to the stylist and stops payment without any reason.  Then when stylist or salon contact client over bad check they say they did not like their hair.  That is service theift. The stylist time and products are worth money.  This is what they do for a living.  The people that do this kind of stuff would be the first to throw a fit if someone treated them like they did the stylist.  I was informed by a bank employee on a client  that had stopped payment on a service, that  she had many stop payments occur on her bank  account.  They said it is cheaper to pay for a stop payment than it is to pay for the service.  The person that does this realizes it cost the salon more money to go after them in court.  Another thing is the NSF that are never made good.  We all have had our banking issues and totally understand and NSF.  But it is when someone ignores the business owners contiued contact that is infurating.  NSF can be handled without going to court if you live in Orange County California.  We can turn the checks over to the county and have them collect from you.  They charge you exorbiant fees for writing an NSF and also send you to check writing school.  If you ignore their request they put out a bench warrent for the person.    Then we have the Closed accounts.  You will go to jail for this.  It is fraud.  Then we have the ones that say they need to go to their car to get their money and never come back.  All of this is service thieft and these people should be arrested for hair service lifting.  I know that sounds funny.  But this is the stylist living these people are messing with.  This is how stylist pay their bills.  Instead of working on someone that is going to rip them off for all their hard work they could have worked on someone that would pay them. 

COLOR CORRECTION OF HAIR COLOR DISASTERS

Hair color can be that amazing magic wand that instantly transforms a person. It can also instantly erase years of age by covering gray, adding depth to fading colors and cranking up overall shine. Hair color can sometimes go horribly wrong. Whether applied at home or by a stylist highest priced salon in town, hair color can sometimes take a bizarre detour and come out any hue, but the one that we hoped for. While hair color disasters are much more common at the hand of bathroom hair wizards, master colorists can sometimes have a bad color day. Yes, it happens. Many hair consumers make the mistake of thinking that hair color is generic and will always come out looking just like the hair color of the beautiful model . There is nothing further from the truth. Another misconception is that anyone who can do hair can do color. Again, not true. Master colorist are an unusual and rare breed of one part hair expert and one par artist, and one part chemist. The best colorists are often gifted with natural talents to transform a drab head of hair into a work of art. Most Mast Colorists have also taken extensive advance classes in this area.

Possible Problems:

If you are experiencing hair color horrors you developed them because of one of two possible paths:

1. You went to stylist and came out with a color disaster.

2. You were swept away by a hair color advertisement and did the dirty color deed to yourself in the privacy of your home. It is important to point out that there is a major distinction between home hair coloring and professional hair coloring. Many consumers think that there is very little difference. This is very far from the truth.

3. Clients fail to tell the stylist of the history of their hair. They don't tell the clients of the chemicals that have been used on their hair. IE: chemical relaxers, perms. Don't assume the stylist should know. Because that is NOT the case. You must disclose this to them

4. A common issues is when a client tells a stylist that they do not have any hair color on their hair. When in fact they do they just have not colored it for months. But where ever hair color has been applied hair color still exists. This can cause major issues during coloring.

Don't get wrapped up in the blame game.

 While its good to evaluate what went wrong so you can avoid it again, forgive yourself and your colorist/stylist and focus on fixing the problem. Remember, even the best colorists and stylists in the world can encounter problems. Give them the benefit of the doubt and be willing to let them try and fix the color to your satisfaction. Most professionals will try to correct color problems and will do it at no additional cost, unless you caused the problem in some way. The best colorists do know how to correct their mistakes, so give them a chance to do so. Be sure to ask what the color correction cost is before you agree to try it at the hands of your hair professional. This allows you to be clear about your financial responsibility.

 If you went to an unfamiliar colorist or stylist and you are unsure that they can correct the problem, find a color correction expert that you are sure can undo the color damage. When possible, it is always best to stick with the colorist or stylist that made the mistake. Good colorists will know what to do to undo the damage. Going to a second or other stylist or colorists who did not cause the problem can just be asking for additional problems. Try not to panic and take your time to find the best solution for you. Once you have suffered through bad color, try not to panic and rush to find a solution that might cause even more harm. Many people try to fix the color problems themselves once they get home. This will often make the problem a lot worse and potentially damage hair beyond easy repair. Avoid the temptation to add more color or try to remove the color at home with bleach or other harsh chemicals. Once you have a color problem the very best solution is to find a professional color correction expert and work with them to get you back to your desired color.

Color Correction Might Take Several Visits

Many consumers with color correction issues don't realize that hair color can not often be instantly reversed. It can take SEVERAL visits for some serious color problems to be reversed. Also, a client may need to go through hair reconstruction treatments in salon and at home. Some reconstruction treatments that are done in the salon are NEVER sold retail. The reason is the reconstruct is a strong chemical itself. Yes indeed. Hair color is not like paint on furniture that can easily be removed with paint remover. Hair color is a lot more like painting a white wall. Sometimes you can't just paint over the color with corrective white paint. Many times you have to remove the botched color in several steps. The same is true with hair color gone wrong. If you go to a color correction specialist and they tell you that it will take several treatment sessions, take the time to talk to them and find out why before you reject the suggestion outright.

Actions To Avoid

Although you may feel that you can do a miracle fix with the color, at home yourself, historical evidence in not in your favor. While there are color removing products available to professionals stylist and color experts, unless you have a complete knowledge of how to use the formulas, avoid them like the plague. The color removal products often contain strong chemicals or bleach and in the wrong hands they can cause severe hair breakage. Color removal products should never be used on relaxed or permed hair without the advice of a hair expert. If your visions is of a beautiful beige blond turned to Carrot Top orange, only a color expert can safely get you back to a safe color zone. The same is true for purple, pink, blue or some green.

Many people have color disasters with henna. Not only does henna coat the hair, it is highly unpredictable for some users. If a horrid shade of henna is haunting you contact a color expert ONLY. Surviving one really bad hair color experience should help you avoid them in the future. Always make sure that you have a pre-color consultation with your stylist and that you believe you are both on the same hair page. Take photos of your desired hues since stylists work well with a visual view to guide them. Don't scare yourself by watching the color process. Color has to go through a chemical process called Oxidation. This is how the color is developed and the dye molecule are activated. Some color lines will go through strange color changes during this. DO NOT HAVE YOUR STYLIST REMOVE THE COLOR. This interrupts the process and the results will most likely NOT be good at all.

Summary

The key to bouncing back from a bad color experience is to be patient and weigh your recovery options carefully. Unlike a bad haircut, bad hair color can not always easily grow out. If improper remedies are taken to reverse the color disaster, hair may actually rebel and go into a major stress cycle. In some extreme cases hair has been known to fall out. It that's the case you may not have to worry about living with horrible roots but instead will have to deal with no hair at all. Also follow the Colorist's recommendations of products to use. YES, this is very important. Most color specialists will NOT guarantee their work UNLESS you used the correct prescribed products. Remember the stylist knows their products and what works best.

Hair Extensions should only be applied by a professional!

Hair Extensions should only be applied by a professional!

Hair Extensions should only be applied by a professional!

Professionally Applied Hair Extensions

Do you ever see the girls walking down the street with the very apparent hair extensions? You can see where their hair ends and the extensions start. You can see the globs of glue in their hair to hold the extensions in. When you look at their extensions and hair you can see they are ratty and starting to tangle and knot up in their hair. These are the girls that looked for the deal on hair extensions. They are the girls that call every salon to get the cheapest price thinking that it does not matter who applies their extension. These are the girls that hear though the grape vine a lady is doing hair extensions out of her garage. Even worse these are the girls that go to the store buy their own hair and have their friends apply it. Yes here they walk down the street in all their long hair glory with the glue sticking out and everyone pointing and saying wow she has bad extensions.

Ladies there is a reason hair extension companies require certification. The stylist must be licensed by the State Board of Cosmetology. No one else call legally be doing your hair if they are not licensed by the state. To be certified by hair extension companies like Hairlocs, Cinderella hair, and Great lengths must go through extensive training and get approval to actually represent their products. Certified stylists know the difference of the types of hair sold. Synthetic hair cannot be treated like real hair. You cannot use any heating appliances on it or it will melt. These stylist understand what full remie hair means. Full remie hair is hair that is harvest in very strict conditions. They keep the hair in tact with a full cuticle and make sure each strand is running in the same direction so it will not tangle.

Professionally applied hair extensions are not to be confused with extensions from inexperienced technicians, untrained hair dressers, people working out of their garage, or your friends. Certified professionals are trained in proper application of the product. With companies like Hairlocs their professionals will be trained in the preparation of the hair, proper sectioning to go with the flow of hair growth, installation and removal of the hair extensions. Also the professionals are taught how to cut hair extensions so that it blends in with the client’s hair. Part of the curriculum is the proper maintence of the hair extensions. Each type of hair extension has special maintence needs.

You cannot just put in hair extensions and treat it like your own hair. You should go into the salon for routine maintenance so that the hair looks good and your own hair stays in good shape. There are many types of hair extensions that you can choose from. Do your research of the different types and the pros and the cons of each to determine which one will be the best for you.
Hair Extensions Cost: Pricing Questions & Information

How much does it cost?There are three main factors that determine the cost of your hair extensions.They are:
1) How long is your hair now? The shorter your hair is the more hair that needs to be added to blend in all the layers.
2) How thick is your own hair? If your hair is thicker more hair is needed to match the density
3) How long do you want your hair to be? The longer you want to go the higher the cost.
. Our charge for Lengthening typically ranges between $1,000 and $2,500. The exact cost will be determined during your consultation. The exact cost varies depending on the desired style which can be decided only during the consultation.

What goes into the cost of hair extension application.

I am often asked what goes into this Cost of hair extensions. You are not only paying for quality hair that matches the texture, color, and wave patter of your own hair. You are paying for the stylist time and expertise. If you chose to have the hair extensions do not expect to have it done that day. They will have to special order your hair to assure the correct color, texture and density for you. Expect to leave a non-refundable deposit. Most stylist will have you sign a contract and a care sheet.

So many people do not realize when they go to a hair salon for services it IS NOT just the high end products they use on you it is their time, skill, experience and expertise you are getting. It is so insulting to a stylist to ask if you bring your own color, foils, products, hair extensions will it be cheaper. First of all I only endorse and use high end products that do not sell to the public. Anything sold over the counter is inferior to what a stylist can purchase. Also if a client picks out the wrong color and brings it into a stylist they are not going to blame themselves if the color does not turn out correctly they are going to blame the stylist. Then expect the stylist to fix it free. Any stylist that would allow this should be questioned on their ethics and professionalism.

A certified professional is someone offers only the finest quality hair extensions - from the quality of hair to the application methods used. Someone that is a certified in their specialty and hair extension of their choice will provide craftsmanship and experience is second to none, and will use hair is the finest quality. You will not find better looking or longer lasting hair extensions. Hair extensions are incredibly popular and are extremely versatile. Extensions come in such a wide range of colors and textures that there really are no limitations providing your hair is suitable and healthy. They look so completely natural that no-one should be able to tell you are wearing them, instead assuming your great new style is due to a fabulous cut or top-of-the-range products. In fact, the popularity of human hair extensions has grown to such an extent that many celebrities are rarely seen without them.

Most people choose to use them to lengthen or thicken their existing hair. Synthetic or human hair extensions can be added to enhance the look of your hair. I always suggest take hair safety very seriously; I recommend you use the free test extension service to help you decide which type of hair you prefer and also to check whether your hair is suitable for hair extensions before proceeding. Hair extensions are not for everyone. Hair extensions are an investment. What is more important than just great hair extensions is maintaining the health of your own hair. Do your research of hair extensions and only go to reputable professionals. Companies like hairlocs, great lengths and Cinderella hair will gladly provide you with a list of certified professionals.
Hair extensions are very popular and are extremely versatile. Extensions come in such a wide range of colors and textures that there really are no limitations providing your hair is suitable and healthy. If applied and cut by a certified professional they will look so completely natural that no-one should be able to tell you are wearing them, instead assuming your great new style is due to a fabulous cut or top-of-the-range products. In fact, the popularity of human hair extensions has grown to such an extent that many celebrities are often seen with them.
Most people choose to use them to lengthen or thicken their existing hair. Synthetic or human hair extensions can be added to enhance the look of your hair. I always suggest take hair safety very seriously, I recommend you use the free test extension service to help you decide which type of hair you prefer and also to check whether your hair is suitable for hair extensions before proceeding. Hair extensions are not for everyone. Hair extensions are an investment. Whether your application is for length, volume, color enhancement, or simply to update your current style, hair extensions when properly applied will harmonize beautifully with your natural strands without ever displaying the visible telltale signs that are so common with other extension systems.

A consultation is required to decide if this service is the best for you and to answer your questions. There is usually a consultation fee which is sometimes deducted from your Service Charge if you decide to have the service done.Are Hair Extensions suitable for me?Hair Extensions are perfect for most people. However, there could be factors, such as unsuitable current hair condition, hair loss, or hair damage that could prevent extensions from being an option. These factors should be discussed during your consultation.
Where does the hair come from?Find out where the hair comes from. Most manuifatures purchase hair from India but it might not be the right texture for your hair. Companies like Hairlocs also provide Russian hair.

Can they match my hair color and texture?

If they are a certified professional they will be able to match your color and shade. Fashion colors are also available for the more daring . The certified professional will also be also to purchase hair can also be pre-permed to any desired texture.

How long does my hair need to be?

It is recommended that your hair be 3-4 inches for thickening or volume and 4-5 inches for a full lengthening.

How are they applied?

Find out how the extensions are applied. There are several different techniques. Do not be afraid to ask what technique the stylist does and if they are certified.

How long does it last?

With proper care they can stay in the hair up to five months. This time has variables that should be discussed during the consultation. The key word is proper care. This means following the instructions given by the stylist to a fault and going in for routine maintence. Stylist will usually charge an hourly charge for maintence and also for replacement of lost extensions.
How long does the process take?The time varies depending on the desired look. It can take anywhere from 2 to 6 hours. This should be discussed with you on your consultation so you know how much time to set aside. Do not rush your hairstylist if you want quality work.
Can I treat my hair the same as before?The correct brushes, cleansing and styling products will be recommended. Some additional care is required to get the most out of the application which should be explained during the consultation.