Getting a hair cut?

hey guys. Well My hair is a little bit past my shoulders and its layered with long bangs on the side

well i have terrible dead ends from constant straightening

I need to get them all cut off tomorrow, but i am scared because every time i ask them to keep it long just get off the dead ends they cut it short and it looks bad.

what can i do to keep them from doing this?

what should i ask them? what should i tell them?

thanks people

Getting a hair cut?

More than likely you have more split ends than you think you do. By telling them to trim the bad ends, you aren閳ユ獩 really being specific enough and this leaves you open to unfortunate shorter haircuts than you expected.

First of all, make sure that you get regular trims. If you are using a hot straightening iron, you need to get the ends trimmed before they actually fray. If you are concerned about accidentally going too short, keep in mind that hair grows half an inch a month, and so if you go to the salon in four weeks, make sure that you tell them that you want no more than half an inch. Ask them what a half an inch is to them. If they show you something longer than you thought, tell them to cut less. Let them know that you understand that half an inch isn閳ユ獩 going to get all the dead ends, but that you are going to trim them off gradually to avoid going too short. Don閳ユ獩 let time between haircuts go too long or your ends will break of and it will feel shorter anyway.

You can also make sure that your hair is cut consistently by going to the same hairdresser each time. This way, even if they cut your hair too short last time, tell them that it was too short and they will adjust accordingly. You have a better chance of going back to the same person a month later to get an accurate adjustment than starting out with someone new that you know nothing about.

Getting a hair cut?

Tell them all I want is to cut about an inch off each dead end or as much as you need it 2 be. Maybe that will help!

Getting a hair cut?

You could state it like 3/4 of an inch, one inch, or whatever you have in mind. Tell the cutter you will be a good customer if it is done exactly as you say. If it isn't you could spread negative information and he/she would have less business. Be nice about it, don't go at a busy time of day or be late in the day or late in showing up. The attitude of the cutter in important to get across what you want and have your instructions taken to heart.

Getting a hair cut?

Tell them beforehand to stop after every inch and let you take a look in the mirror. Of course the haircut will take a bit longer, but at least it will be done your way. They most likely won't raise a fuss about it because they want your business, but if they look at you funny or mutter something under their breath tell them that it's YOUR HAIR, you will be paying for it, and that it hasn't been done right in the past.

Getting a hair cut?

BRING A PICTURE! This is the best way to get across what you want since you're both on the same wave length.

If you go to a professional, you won't need to tell them anything about "IF you don't do a good job I'll spead negative things about you!" We already know this. If they are professional, they will absolutely do thier best to help you. Yes, you can ask to see what they're doing, while they're doing it. Ask to hold a mirror and turn you so that you can SEE what they are cutting. Most likely, asking them to look at your hair after every inch and then to keep asking them to cut another inch and then doing that again and again will just piss them off by making them do the same cut over again and again. It would probably cost you more anyways for the time you're wasting. We are busy and don't have time for that. I'd MUCH rather let the client watch what I'm doing and explain to them exactly what I'm cutting and make sure that it's okay! It should be discussed before hand anyways. Just bring a picture.

If your ends are that bad, you won't be able to get them all cut off anyways. Hair splits and if you don't get your hair cut on a regular basis, then you risk having to have it cut shorter, or not looking as nice because you can't have all the dead ends taken off..

Your best bet? Get it cut every 6-8 weeks faithfully by a stylist that you trust.