tip-choosing hairstylist
Of all the days in your life, you want your wedding day to be the most special. You want every detail to be just perfect -- including your hair. It's best to leave your hair in the hands of a professional on your most important day. You should secure your hairstylist at least three months prior to your wedding date.
Start by doing some homework. Ask several of your married friends and acquaintances which hairstylists they used for their weddings and whether they were happy with the results. Ask questions such as:
Is there anything you wish your stylist would have done that he didn't do?
If you had it to do over again, would you go with the same stylist? Why?
Do you feel you were charged fairly?
Was your stylist easy to work with?
You also can call local bridal salons and ask for a referral to a stylist who specializes in hairstyles for weddings, or attend a bridal fair in your city. Many hair professionals will at least leave cards and brochures about their services.
Make a list of possible stylists you wish to interview. Call them with crucial questions such as:
Do you specialize in hairstyles for weddings?
How far in advance do I need to book an appointment?
Are you open on my wedding date?
What are your fees for the bride and bridal party?
Do you come to the wedding site, or do I need to visit the salon on the day of my wedding?
When can I come in for a consultation?
The week before your stylist consultation, gather all of the important information you'll need for the appointment:
Pictures from bridal magazines
An information sheet that lists your name and contact information, your wedding date and time, the location of the wedding, formality of the ceremony, number of attendants and colors of your wedding
Your veil or headpiece, if you already have it
A picture of your dress
A list of questions you'd like the stylist to answer concerning her service
Plan to arrive early to your consultation appointment so you can observe your stylist interacting with other clients and associates. This also gives you time to inspect the salon's cleanliness, upkeep and overall feeling. Be sure to ask if the stylist has a book of photos of past weddings she's done -- it's always helpful to have visuals. As you talk with the stylist, you'll more than likely get a sense of whether she's the one for you.
A consultation isn't a commitment. Don't feel obligated to book an appointment with the first stylist you interview. Close the consultation with a firm handshake and a thank you. If you're interested, schedule a practice appointment on your way out. (This will be the first of several practice appointments, depending on the number of hairstyles you plan to try.)
Once you decide on a hairstylist for you and your wedding party, get it in writing. It's critical that you and your stylist reach an agreement on what services she'll provide and how much they'll cost. To make sure the expectations are clear, write a letter in which you summarize the items the two of you agreed upon in conversation. Also, call to confirm your hair appointment two weeks before - just in case.
Start by doing some homework. Ask several of your married friends and acquaintances which hairstylists they used for their weddings and whether they were happy with the results. Ask questions such as:
Is there anything you wish your stylist would have done that he didn't do?
If you had it to do over again, would you go with the same stylist? Why?
Do you feel you were charged fairly?
Was your stylist easy to work with?
You also can call local bridal salons and ask for a referral to a stylist who specializes in hairstyles for weddings, or attend a bridal fair in your city. Many hair professionals will at least leave cards and brochures about their services.
Make a list of possible stylists you wish to interview. Call them with crucial questions such as:
Do you specialize in hairstyles for weddings?
How far in advance do I need to book an appointment?
Are you open on my wedding date?
What are your fees for the bride and bridal party?
Do you come to the wedding site, or do I need to visit the salon on the day of my wedding?
When can I come in for a consultation?
The week before your stylist consultation, gather all of the important information you'll need for the appointment:
Pictures from bridal magazines
An information sheet that lists your name and contact information, your wedding date and time, the location of the wedding, formality of the ceremony, number of attendants and colors of your wedding
Your veil or headpiece, if you already have it
A picture of your dress
A list of questions you'd like the stylist to answer concerning her service
Plan to arrive early to your consultation appointment so you can observe your stylist interacting with other clients and associates. This also gives you time to inspect the salon's cleanliness, upkeep and overall feeling. Be sure to ask if the stylist has a book of photos of past weddings she's done -- it's always helpful to have visuals. As you talk with the stylist, you'll more than likely get a sense of whether she's the one for you.
A consultation isn't a commitment. Don't feel obligated to book an appointment with the first stylist you interview. Close the consultation with a firm handshake and a thank you. If you're interested, schedule a practice appointment on your way out. (This will be the first of several practice appointments, depending on the number of hairstyles you plan to try.)
Once you decide on a hairstylist for you and your wedding party, get it in writing. It's critical that you and your stylist reach an agreement on what services she'll provide and how much they'll cost. To make sure the expectations are clear, write a letter in which you summarize the items the two of you agreed upon in conversation. Also, call to confirm your hair appointment two weeks before - just in case.
