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Consultations are the most important part of any client/stylist relationship. In a consultation, we are not just trying to figure out what you want to do with your hair, but actually establishing trust and baseline communication skills. This is the opportunity to be able to bridge the gap between what you, as the client, envision for your hair, and the technical way in which the stylist will be able to best achieve the desired effect. Here are some tips to being able to streamline this process so that we, as the stylist can help you reach your hair goals. Come in with clearly defined boundaries with your hair. If for some reason you may not know what you particularly want, that is very okay, but make sure you can express what you DO NOT want, which can be just as important. These clearly defined boundaries are very important to make sure that you and the stylist are on the same page. Bring inspiration pictures but be realistic, the inspo photo may have thick curly hair while you have 12 straight hairs! Images help to bridge the communication gap between what you see and what the stylist can achieve. Also, it is okay to find something that you kind of like, and then specify what parts you don’t, It just helps create a visual. Know what products you are currently using on your hair. These tips work for both haircuts and color, but the most important thing is to be able to have a clear understanding of what you like, or don’t like, and that we communicate.