Ensuring you have a positive overall salon experience is the heart of every good stylist. From booking to, hopefully, rebooking, a good stylist strives to meet or exceed your expectations. However, the salon experience can fall short when expectations run outside of the scope of what your stylist can provide, and this can be disappointing for you both. Managing expectations plays an essential role in ensuring you have the most positive salon experience possible. While your stylist has their role to play, there are some ways you can manage your expectations for your hair, your stylist, and the salon environment to ensure your visit to the salon is an experience you can confidently look forward to. Manage Expectations Part 1: Hair Expectations . Be Open You are beautifully unique, and so is your hair! While your stylist will do their best to give you your desired hairstyle, it is important to be open to the fact that it may take time to achieve to avoid compromising the health of your hair. In some cases, the hairstyle you desire may not be possible to achieve, and that’s ok! This is a great opportunity for you and your stylist to work together to discover what works best for your hair, your lifestyle, and your personal style. Trust Your Stylist A good stylist isn’t there to just give you a great hairstyle. A good stylist is a valuable and trustworthy source of information, advice, and support when it comes to your hair. It is up to your stylist to be honest with you from day one. Trust your stylist to know and do what is best for your hair, and never be afraid to ask questions if there is something you are unsure about. Be Specific Stylists have a very diverse skill set. However, many stylists niche down within their field to become masters and specialists. This allows for more efficient booking and business management. For you, this means a shorter and more satisfying salon visit. For the best results, choose a stylist who specializes in your desired style and/or hair type. If you are unsure what a stylist specializes in, check out their website and social media posts. When stylists post it is often their best work and very likely their specialty.