How to Make Your Hair Straight at a Salon

Salon hair straightening can take several hours.

Get your hair styled exactly the way you want it when you visit a salon by communicating effectively with the stylist. Whether this is your first trip to the salon or you are having your hair straightened for the first time, communication is key to achieving your ideal look. The hair straightening process is expensive and time consuming. You will need to make an appointment ahead of time, allowing as much time as the stylist recommends. Show the stylist pictures of hairstyles that appeal to you, and ask him if that look can be achieved with your type of hair.

Instructions

1. Explain to the stylist that you want to straighten your hair. If you have been to this stylist before, she may offer her opinion. That's OK; it is part of her job. A stylist will want you to have all the options for your hair available to you before you make a final decision. She may offer alternatives to straightening or may encourage you to trim your hair prior to straightening. However, the final decision is yours alone. You should never feel as if you need to please your stylist. The stylist is there to please you.

2. Talk with the stylist as she is working on your tresses so you will know what to do at home. Whether she is applying a straightening treatment or using a flat iron, ask her how she is getting the straight results. Your stylist will offer advice that you may not get unless you ask.

3. Examine your hair closely before leaving the salon. You need to be happy with your hair straightening experience. If your hair is not to your liking, let the stylist know immediately. You do not want to get into your car and cry because you hate your hair. If the stylist becomes upset because you are not satisfied, then request to speak with a manager.

Tips & Warnings

• Request a hair-care sheet for your hair if you had a professional straightening treatment. You may be limited in what you can do with your hair for a certain amount of time after the straightening.

References

• Moods Hair Salon: Communication is Key!
• HairFinder: How to Get a Good Haircut
• Hair Boutique; Chemical Hair Straightening FAQS; Karen Marie Shelton; July 2011