Top Questions to Ask Your Hair Stylist
A great appointment isn’t just down to your stylist — it’s a conversation. The more you ask, the more you get out of your visit, and the more likely you are to leave with hair you genuinely love. If you’re not sure where to start, here are five questions worth asking your stylist at Wisteria Avenue in Abingdon.
1. What hairstyles would suit my face shape?
Your face shape is one of the biggest factors in what will actually flatter you. A good stylist can help you identify yours and suggest cuts and styles that complement your features rather than work against them. It’s a far better starting point than simply bringing in a photo of a style that suited someone else.
2. What haircut works best for my hair type?
Thick, fine, curly or straight — your hair type makes a real difference to which cuts will sit and behave the way you want. Ask your stylist what works with your hair rather than against it. A cut that looks effortless on the right hair type can be a daily battle on the wrong one, so this is worth getting right before any scissors come out.
3. What products would you recommend for my hair?
Your stylist sees your hair up close and knows what it needs, so they’re well placed to recommend shampoos, conditioners and styling products that genuinely suit it. Don’t be shy about asking — and ask honestly about budget too. Our take on whether expensive shampoos are worth it is a good companion read here, because the dearest option isn’t always the right one.
4. How often should I get a trim?
Regular trims keep hair healthy and your style looking sharp, but there’s no single schedule that fits everyone — it depends on your cut, your hair’s condition and what you want from it. Ask your stylist for a recommendation tailored to you. Our guide to how often to visit the salon goes into this in more detail.
5. How can I style my hair at home?
Recreating a salon finish at home can feel tricky, but a few tips from the person who just did it make a real difference. Ask your stylist to talk you through the tools, techniques and products they’d use — most are happy to show you. Our guide to hair styling options is a useful starting point too.
The most important thing: just ask
If there’s one takeaway, it’s that no question is a silly one. Your stylist would far rather you asked than left unsure — a good appointment is built on honest conversation, and that goes both ways.
Book an appointment in Abingdon
Come in with your questions and we’ll happily talk through whatever’s on your mind. Book in at Wisteria Avenue, and have a look at our price list to see what’s involved.
