LIFESTYLES
F R E S H T O C U T T I N G
A GUIDE FOR A NEW HAIR STYLIST
The newest IDEAS
LIFESTYLE LIMITED EDITION FASHION
"Success is the moment the client looks at themselves in the mirror and smiles."
-Brooke Bennett
STRATEGY
THE SECRET OF SUCCESS
"Youalwayshavetowearasmilebehindthechair, ifyoudon'tshow you'rehappyworkingontheclient, thentheclientwon'tbehappywith you. "
-ValeriadeCaceresAleman
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Nixon Bentley First impressions 03 smiling face 05 Makeup and Hair Ready 10 Finding yourself 14 The Secret to keeping it together 20 Escapism 28 Always learning 34 LIFESTYLE Heidi Smith Hours spent in the salon 44 47 Balancing family and work 51 A Day in the Life : STYLISTSSUPPORTING/EACHOTHER.COM INDEX
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Live your life
Asastylist, youneedtobeabletoleave thesalonandreturnbacktoyourlifestyle sothatyoudon'tgetconsumedwithwork There'salwaysgoingtobeadifficult clientfromtimetotime, soifyoudon't giveyourselfabreatheryou'regoingto getburntout. Findtheclientsyouconnect withandlookforwardtotheir appointments, taketimeoffforyourself, family, andfriends
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Hair Stylists that Reflect You
Every hair stylist should have their own style and this is often a reflection of the clients they attract. Many clients want a stylist they can connect with while they sit in their chair and get their hair done. After all, some clients spend up to four hours in the chair so it better be someone they connect with, right?
The clothes and accessories worn is the first impression made on a new client The stylists that have a bohemian style and wear clothes that represent a laid back personality, often get the clients that are more go with the flow While, the older and conservative stylists typically attracts the elderly, soft spoken clients.
You have to represent what you want to attract. You may read this and think you want the laid back clients, but those are often the clients that don’t make their appointments ahead of time and call expecting to be able to get in and have been known to cancel at the last minute. You should wear something that well represents your demeanor, but you should also present yourself professionally