Have you ever given any thought to the skills and training your hairdresser possesses? The fact is that the majority of the salon industry does not have any training past that of beauty school. What that means is every year a hairdresser is out of school without continuing education is that many years they have with out of date skills. You the consumer may not even know this. To all intended purposes you love this hairdresser, they work in a swanky upscale salon and you are paying for a skill level that has remained unchanged for “X” amount of years.
Meanwhile there are those salon professionals that have devoted everything to ongoing education. They attend shows, seminars, read all the latest ins and outs and pretty much live their craft.
So how do you tell the difference?
For starters, ask yourself when was the last time you were offered something new or different? Have you ever heard your hairdresser talk about new looks, or boast about a show they went to? Even if you never choose to change your look, they should at least offer it.
Imagine your doctor or dentist not having done anything new in the past 5 years, 10 years and so on. We buy new clothes, shoes, makeup yet do we have a fashion forward haircolor and style?
Today’s salon industry has so much available to those starting out, for those who want to grow tier careers and for those who want to upgrade their skills. The internet is full of education, blogs, DVD’s, youtube videos, and professional social networks with message boards to discuss every topic of the salon industry.
So ask your hairdresser what they are involved in. Don’t let their 10 or 20 years of experience cloud you. Ask them and yourself what they have done with those 10 or 20 years. Do they have 20 years of now experience or 20 years of doing what they did 20 years ago? Never let a hairdresser tell you “oh, a cut is a cut, or they were doing that back when Sassoon invented it. Technology of product has changed, terminology has changed, looks and techniques have changed, how business is conducted has changed even how we style hair and the tools we use have all changed.
Tips: See when your stylist last told you about a new haircut, or scissors they bought. Listen for when they last offered a new color shade or technique. Look for new haircare product or shampoo. Ask if they heard of the latest technique in color or cut, and ask for it by name.
If they place the foils or cut the hair exactly the same every time chances are they are just doing the same old thing.
For those of you that know us at Hair Studio Artists you know how involved we are. For all you newcomers to our blog and newsletter we can proudly say that both owners are both educators within the salon industry. We go to the major shows, we travel learning and teaching. We read the trade magazines, we watch videos, and attend symposiums.
This year alone Samantha began educating for Patrice Beaute’ and has already attended 4 educational events and will be attending many more. Eric has been invited to LA as a guest for the American Board of Certified Haircolorists and will begin filming his new DVD collection this summer. Eric is also an author and active writer in the salon industry and its only March.
We want you the consumer to be educated in what we do and we will always be committed to you on that level, sharing with you all that we have learned to benefit your hair and to constantly offer fashion forward looks.
Thanks everyone.
Weddings, Events, Your Hair & Photography
Hair Studio Artists is proud to announce our partner relationship with Katie Smith owner and photographer of Katie Smith Photography.
Why have we teamed up?
Being in the salon industry your look; and looking your total best at life’s most important events are our priority. Hair Studio Artists wants you to experience the best and most reliable in your wedding and life event. Together our salon and Katie Smith Photography can offer you the highest quality of services at the best and most affordable pricing. Just ask about our package deals.
We can accommodate you and your guests for all your haircolor, style, up-style, makeup and photographic needs.
Why us? Hair Studio Artists is committed to creating the most up to date, fashion forward looks affordably and Katie Smith Photography offers beautiful wedding and portrait photography. If you are looking for stunning photos on the beach, in your home, at your favorite park, then contact Katie Smith Photography today to schedule your FREE in home consultation.
Together we know you’ll cherish your special event forever when you see yourself and loved ones looking their best forever in the image of artists. Over and over we see out of date or inappropriate styles locked into a photo album forever. Eliminate any regret and cherish forever your appearance and your image.
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