The old adage that you have to show up for your hair appointment with dirty hair to protect it is just that – an old adage. This once-truth originated when hair color was damaging and it was theorized that natural oils would protect the hair from damage. No longer do you need to show up to your hair appointment with hair that is at its dirtiest.
Hair color and products have come a long way over time and are much gentler than the earlier versions of themselves. Healthy hair is in – and beauty companies know it. For best results, we really love when you come in with hair that has been washed within 24 hours prior to your hair appointment for fine hair, and 24 to 48 hours prior to your appointment for any other type of hair. We also like to see your hair in its “natural habitat”. Do you normally air dry? Great, please show up with air dried hair. Do you normally have a blowout or wear beach waves? If that is your most regularly styled way of life, please show up that way. Do you wear it up a lot? Come in with it that way for your appointment. We’ll explain why when we see you.
If you’re coming in for a color appointment with Studio 71, you will be required to schedule a consultation with your stylist prior to being able to book the hair appointment.
We like to see what hair products you use at home. Take a photo for us! Bring a photo of the most recent arsenal of hair products you’re currently using. We are really looking at the ingredients, not the brand. Bonus points if you can get a picture of what’s in those bottles by showing us the ingredients list.
Let’s talk about it – pictures! We aren’t sure who started the rumor that stylists don’t like to see photos for inspiration. We love to see them. The word blonde can mean two different things to two different people. Photos help us to get on the same page. We’ll show you some of ours too if we have other ideas for your hair, and we will always make suggestions when we see your hair in person – it’s our jobs to offer you the best type of hairstyle for your hair type, skin tone, eye color, and body shape.
We love a good sum-this-up list, to make life easy.
- Come with hair that has been washed within 24-48 hours depending on hair type
- Wear your hair like you always wear your hair, but without product.
- Remember that appointments made with Studio 71 with the intention to change the color of your hair REQUIRE a consultation prior to booking.
- Bring a photo of the hair products you use at home.
- Yes, we actually do want to see your Pinterest inspo pics. Bonus points if you bring us pictures of hair you loved on yourself in the past.
