Whether you just feel like a new style or a new hairdresser or perhaps you have just re-located, choosing a new hair stylist can be a frustrating experience.

Here are some pointers from Colchester Hairdresser to guide you in making your decision.

Family, friends or work colleagues recommendations are always a good starting point in your search.

Make a shortlist of those salons that interest you and book a consultation with each of them, often you may not need to book but worth checking beforehand.

When you visit the salon what are your impressions of the manager, stylists, receptionist and staff?

If the salon has a good atmosphere with helpful and friendly staff and is clean, well presented, neat and tidy then that is a good sign.

Whilst having your consultation ask about the experience and qualifications that the stylists have. See what their prices are and what other services they offer.

Ensure that before any type of chemical treatments or colouring that they always perform skin tests.

Ask to see some of the stylists portfolios and check that all their licences are current.

Once you consultation is over and you have a good feeling that this could be you new hairdressing salon then book your first appointment.

Our suggestion would be to just book a shampoo and blow-dry for your first appointment.

At your first appointment study the results of some of the other stylists. What are your thoughts on some of the other services the salon offers and does the place still feel good to you?

Look to see how much attention the other stylists are paying to their client’s requests, as well as listening to their tales of domestic bliss!

A good hairdresser will always offer advice on possible suitable styles for you and what they honestly feel would suit you best. They should also be familiar with all the latest trends in hair fashion. However a good hairdresser should always respect your decision and cut or style your hair to your wishes.

If you have been pleased with the outcome of your first appointment, then before you leave book your next one as the most popular stylists always get booked up very quickly. And you don’t want to be disappointed!

Colchester Hairdresser hopes this guide has been helpful for you in finding a new hairdresser and we hope to see you sometime in Colchester.

April Harvey has been a professional hairdresser for more than 20 years now and we hope you enjoyed her latest guidelines. To see further hints and tips on general care for your hair join April at Colchester Hairdresser