This one is for the clients.

In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the salon experience and sharing everything we wish clients knew before, during, and after their appointment.

From clean vs. dirty hair…

to arriving on time (but not too early 👀)…

to what actually happens in a consultation…

to how to tell your stylist you don’t love your hair .

We’re breaking it all down with honesty, humor, and zero judgment.

Because great hair isn’t magic.
It’s a partnership.

And when both sides understand the unspoken rules, the experience gets so much better for everyone.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Should your hair be clean or dirty before your appointment?

• Why AI inspiration photos can set unrealistic expectations

• What “hair history” actually means (and why it matters more than you think)

• The surprising impact of purple shampoo, color-depositing products, and GLP-1 medications on your hair

• Why showing up 30 minutes early can stress your stylist out

• What to do if you’re in a time crunch or on a budget

• How to say “I don’t feel like talking today” (without hurting your stylist’s feelings)

• The right way to handle it if you don’t love your hair

• Reviews vs. texting your stylist first

• Tipping etiquette in modern salon business models

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