Hair extensions are so popular nowadays as they can help you change your image in an instant. The notion that you can step into a salon as one person and a few hours later leave looking like someone completely different is a real incentive for most women. Just a few hours in the salon can see you leave with the hair youve always wanted and this is why extensions are in such high demand today.
The increase in demand has been met with an increase in supply as salons quickly realised that a hair extension service is one of the most lucrative to have on offer. However, there are now so many options hitting the marketplace that it can be hard to know which hair extension salon will be best for you and your needs.
When making your decision things like the quality of the hair used, the experience of the hair technicians and the attachment method are all basic deciding factors. However, there are some further subtle things to be considered during the consultation stage which will also make the decision easier.
The first thing you should notice is the cleanliness of the salon. This goes without saying but some salons are cleaner than others. You should expect the salon to spotless from top to bottom as it shows that the staff take pride in their work and adhere to hygiene regulations. A cleaner salon tends to be better structured and organised for the simple fact that cleaning jobs are completed on a regular basis. If a salon is clean it show a good team effort and implies that the overall running of the salon is of a high quality.
Great customer service is something you should expect and will go a long way in showing what the salon really thinks of their clients. Great customer service starts from when you first make contact; are they helpful and friendly on the phone? Can they answer your questions? In person are the staff welcoming, friendly and competent at what they are doing? The staff need to be professional at all times; this includes manner and dress code.
When you have hair extensions fitted you could be sitting in the chair anywhere from 2 to 6 hours depending on the attachment technique. We can all appreciate that this is a big chunk of time and as the salon will be your home for the next few hours it is important that you are made to feel comfortable. Any little extras that will make your time in the salon more enjoyable will enhance your experience. Look out for things such as food and drinks, magazines and comfortable chairs. Hopefully you should be able to make good conversation with the stylist, if not it goes to show that they dont really care about you and the job they are doing for you.
An uncomplicated price structure will make the consultation stage go a lot smoother. Most clients will not have a clue about the price the salon is offering before the consultation period and things could then change between the consultation and the fitting which can cause alarm. An uncomplicated price structure says to the customer that the salon has confidence in the service they are providing and encourages them to do the same.
Make sure the salon has a good hair inventory. They should be well-stocked with hair at all times for several different reasons. Firstly this means that the client can have a consultation and a fitting in the same day- quite rare. It also allows the client to literally get a feel for the hair by holding it and allows the stylist to make a good colour match. As hair is not cheap, as a client you really want to make sure that you are getting the right colour and texture of hair.
It is always a good idea to do your homework on the salon before visiting. Word of mouth referrals from family and friends tend to generate great results. If you are happy with your experience why not let someone else know and let them enjoy the same great experience as you did!
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