Top 3 Most Difficult Haircut Requests

Hello everyone!

Today, I'd like to talk about haircut consultations.

At hair salons, we see both regular customers and many new ones.

In that context, I'd like to announce the top 3 customer requests that make it difficult to respond to the question
How would you like it done today?
!

3rd Place

“Cut off what’s grown out” or “The same as last time”

This is fine if you're a regular or someone I know! I remember your hairstyle to some extent, so I can usually figure it out by saying, “It’s been about a month since your last visit, right?” However, it’s difficult when a first-time customer says this. I don’t know what your previous hairstyle was, haha. But there are quite a few people who do this. I think it’s because those who used to go to a regular barbershop are used to just sitting down without saying anything. Most people don’t even know the clipper guard size when I ask.

2nd Place

“Keep it long”

It’s difficult when that’s all I’m told. Do you mean longer than before, or keep the current length? I have no idea... I don’t want to make it too short, either. But when I check, sometimes they mean keep the top long but shave the sides down completely. It’s definitely necessary to confirm!

1st Place

“I’ll leave it up to you!”

If it’s a customer who specifically requested me, I’m very grateful! It means they trust me that much!

However, when a first-time customer says this, I don’t know their preferences or hair history, and there’s nothing to use as a guide, so I have no idea what to do, haha.

Moreover, in my experience, people who say “leave it up to you” almost always end up needing a recut. After I show them the mirror and ask, “How is this?”, they say, “Please make it a little shorter.”

Even when I ask, “How much shorter would you like it?”, most give vague answers like, “Just a little bit all over.”

I suppose they say “leave it up to you” because they haven’t decided what they want themselves, but if the customer doesn’t know, I certainly won’t know either, haha.

For example, if you bring a photo and say, “Other than that, leave it up to you to make it look good,” that’s totally fine! Because then the image is conveyed!

Good requests

"It's been a month since my last cut, so please trim that much off."
"A natural 6mm sports cut on the sides."
"Something like this photo."
"An inward-curling bob that hits my shoulders, with thinning only on the inside."
and so on.

Requests that help align the customer's image with the stylist's are incredibly helpful!

Of course, we will confirm the finer details after this to ensure there are no discrepancies.
By the way, be careful with stylists who don't confirm details, as it might not turn out as you imagined lol

Perhaps customers find it hard to say this or that. However, if you don't convey at least some of your wishes, the stylist will be in a bind.

Bonus

By the way, hairgrows about 1cm in a month!
Just knowing that should make communication easier!

If you want a good hairstyle, it's important for the customer to cooperate rather than leaving it all to the stylist!

Please clearly state your wishes!
Also, when you don't have a specific preference, it works out better if you just tell us that you don't!

If a stylist seems annoyed when you state your wishes clearly, you should probably stop going to them lol
That's for the best for both parties lol

That's how you should go about finding your favorite stylist!
Having the same person cut your hair is the best way!

Thank you for reading until the end♪