50 Times Beauty Salons Said “Trust The Process” And Then Betrayed Their Clients (New Pics)

How do you know when it’s time for a haircut? Personally, I wait until my split ends are driving me crazy or when I start to feel like I drastically need some change in my life. Nothing makes a person feel more alive than chopping their hair in half! But according to Byrdie, expert hair stylists say we should be getting trims every 6 to 8 weeks if we want to keep our locks looking fresh.

You can tell that it’s time for a cut when you can no longer achieve your desired look with styling or the ends of your hair become visibly damaged, they explain. However, if you have a more high-maintenance hairstyle, such as a fade, bangs or a buzz cut, you might need to visit the salon once or twice a month. So you better find a hairstylist that you can trust!  

Going to the salon can be scary. Whether you’re getting your hair, nails, lashes or brows done, there’s always a risk that things won’t go according to plan. You might hope to walk out a blonde but end up with green hair. Or if you're really unlucky, you may get a painful cut on your finger while your manicurist's mind starts to wander.

There are a million ways things can go wrong at the salon, so it’s best to do everything you can to accurately communicate what you want at the beginning of your appointment. To prevent any mishaps, Sunday Salon recommends having visual aids to convey the look you’re going for to your stylist.  

When explaining what kind of look you’re going for, it’s also helpful to know the lingo that a hairstylist would use. Sunday Salon notes that using terms like fade, taper, blend, razor, etc. can ensure that everyone’s on the same page. And if you’re unsure about what any of the jargon means, don’t be afraid to ask your stylist questions. They want to be sure that they know what you’re looking for going into the appointment, so you leave satisfied and ready to book your next cut!

It’s wise to be clear about your hair’s texture and your personal styling routine as well. The stylist may only see you once every few months, so they have no idea how your hair looks on the average day or what you’re doing at home to style it. Make sure that they give you a look that will be sustainable and conducive to your current routine. Of course, you want to turn heads when you walk out of the salon. But you also want to feel confident that you know what you’re doing with your hair after you wash it a couple days later. 

So what should you do when tragedy strikes and you’re sitting in a salon chair staring into the mirror regretting your choices? As difficult as it may be, try not to panic. Worst case scenario, hair always grows back. Keep your composure, and try to express your concerns to your stylist. Real Simple recommends asking if there’s anything they can do to adjust or fix the aspects of the cut that you don’t like. For example, if there are too many layers, you might be able to just ask them to take off some length. 

If you’re terrified because your hair is much shorter than you anticipated, we've all been there. But don't freak out; adding some extensions might save the day. This won’t always be cheap, and it might make your styling routine a bit more complicated. But getting extensions can be a great way to still have “long hair” while you patiently wait for the rest of your locks to grow out.