We know hair salons can be intimidating.  Understanding the cost, explaining how you want your hair, and the biggest question I get is how much to tip? 

First off, take a deep breath. We have heard it all, no need to stress. Let me tell you a secret. We are just happy you're trusting us with your hair. If your stylist doesn't take the time to fully understand what you're looking for then you need a new one.  If cost is a concern for you then take the time during the consultation to ask about pricing.  Ask questions to fully understand what you're getting for your money. 

Pictures ALWAYS help us better understand what you're looking for, Multiple pictures are always better to get a full understanding of your hair goals. Please have a basic idea of how you want your hair done before you sit in the chair. It will save you and your stylist time.  Do you want a stylist that you can have a conversation with? Explain to your stylist if you want quick and efficient or long and luxurious with all the extras, such as an extra repairing conditioner or adding curls at the end of your service. 

As for tipping, we have no idea either. 20% is typically standard but always feel free to give less/ more based on service.  No stylist ever will tell you; you didn't tip them enough. We are just happy you are here and giving us your business. 

Haircut is a fairly common term used to describe when any amount of hair is taken off the hair. It may be length taken off, layers added, or thickness taken out. You may hear the term "just a haircut" that just means you're not getting any other service done at the salon that day. If you do not want to get your hair washed or blow dried you can say "Just a haircut with no wash or blow dry" 

This is a general term describing the amount of length taken off the hair. Usually means less than one inch of hair is removed from the overall length. Typically, just reshapes the overall shape of the hair.  "Just a trim" is still a haircut, but more descriptive. 

I don't know if this is a universal term or just something I say, it's a way to describe when you want very little amount of length taken off the ends of your hair.  The bare minimum of a haircut, for when you want to grow out your hair to be strong and healthy.  

A hair treatment is a stronger more intense conditioner that you would not use more than every few weeks to add some extra moisture to your hair. Using it to often will way your hair down and not be effective. 

First of all, "bleach" is describing using a chemical to lighten something. (H2O2) or Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound that is commonly used in hair lightening products because of its ability to remove the melanin in hair, resulting in lightening or bleaching of the hair.  The technology behind this is always evolving. Hair stylist call this process "hair lightning" other terms to associated with lightning services include- highlights, ombre, balayage, foils, cap highlights, dimension, or several other terms that come and go throughout the years. 

No, not when it's done correctly. Stylist should have the proper training and experience to be able to use these chemicals as they are intended. Things can go wrong very quickly when used incorrectly, hair breaking is the least of things that can go wrong. Allergic reactions and chemical burns can cause permanent scaring from hair loss to blindness. So, make sure your stylist knows what they are doing. 

Fun fact: This is why Megg went to hair school after years of damaging her own hair, but that was over 15 years ago.  

Hair toner is a type of hair product used to adjust or neutralize unwanted colors in the hair, typically after a lightening service. It is primarily used to achieve a more desirable hair color by counteracting brassy, yellow, or orange pigments that naturally occur in hair. Getting a toner after lightninging your hair also brings down the Ph in the hair resulting in less breakage short and long term.  Not everyone needs a toner depending on what your desired results are, but it is important to balance the Ph with other techniques. 

All hair color is permanent. This type of color is least likely to fade over time, good for coloring grays or if you are only going 2-3 shades lighter on natural hair. These color molecules are designed to go deepest into your hair shaft.  Imagine you're going on a date, Permanant color is like you're marrying the color, verses just dating it with a demi hair color.  

Demi- permanent color is less harsh on your hair. This type of color is used to freshen up your ends or tone out any unwanted hues. Demi hair color goes into the hair shaft but not as deep as a permanent color would and will fade over time. 

Direct hair color doesn't use any developer.  This is mostly used with fashion colors after hair has been pre-lightened. These colors are the most vibrant type of color but also fades the fastest. 

The term foils simply mean the application for applying the lightner/ color. You would get foils if you just want color on some pieces but not all your hair. Sometimes you only want to add a few pops of lighter/ darker pieces to the front or top of your head, this is when a partial or mini foils would come in. This service will typically cost less than a full foil, good for in between full foil services. Highlights means adding lighter pieces, Lowlights are adding darker pieces of hair. 

Mermaid hair, Fantasy hair, Vivid hair, Direct dye, Fashion colors all are the same way of saying Vivid hair color (before it had an actual name)