Heads and Shoulders, Knees and Toes!- HEAD (Part 2)

4) ASK FOR ADVICE
Any decent hairstylist should know what kind of hairstyle will suit you. Try not giving too much instruction to the hairstylist, instead ask their opinion (but do feel free to make adjustments as you see fit). Alternatively, let them know what kind of lifestyle you lead and ask them to recommend you an appropriate style, e.g. if you live a rather active lifestyle, ask for something short.

On another note, ask for sample books (most salons will have them) that shows the various hairstyles available. Which brings me to my next point…


5) YOU ARE NOT BRAD PITT

Yes, Mr Pitt may look good in a Greek God d.. .. you might not. Many a person will make the mistake of seeing a hairstyle of a fabulously looking star in a magazine and deciding “Damn! I want that look!” Unfortunately, you may not share the same facial shape and features as the famous personality.

However, if you insist on giving the look in the magazine a go, at least let the hairstylist have a look and ask for his/her opinion.


6) AFTER THE CUT
Take note of how the hairstylist styles your hair, ask him/her to slow down and explain to you if need be.

NOTE! For many haircuts, you will notice that the hairstylist will actually blow dry your hair to shape it and then apply product. Many men skip this step and end up not having the hairstyle not fulfilling its best look.


7) STAY OPEN TO STYLING PRODUCTS
Though you can get a wide range of hair styling products at your local supermarket, once in a while, do try what the salon has to offer. You might be pleasantly surprised at how much better your hair looks with the salon products.






8) COLOURING

If you are keen to try colouring, do keep to natural colours as something too extreme may provoke a negative response from your employer, parents and people in general (unless of course you happen to play in rock band and need to look the part). Strongly recommend though that you get the hairstylist opinion on this.

Of course a general rule is, fair skin use strong colours, dark skin use lighter colours.



9) NOT WHAT YOU WANT? IT’LL GROW BACK.
If you do not like your resultant hairstyle, don’t stress yourself out! Give the look a few days to a week, most likely it’ll somehow adjust to something you’re comfortable with. Your friends will also become accustomed to it; remember, it’s never as bad as it looks (unless you’ve just given yourself a neon green Mohawk, then it’s probably as bad as it looks).

Keep in mind that hair will grow back, three weeks to a month from your hair cut, it’s time for another one (there are always wigs too)!

Next-Hair care!


Sincerely EMS

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