‘Whai’s the best way to choose a hairdresser? “By word of mouth. It’s. old advice but it still works,” says Rene Vincent, executive director ~ of the Allied Beauty Association. “Ask your friends and associates whose look you: admire. Ask them where they had their hair done. It’s _ still the ‘best~start in any quest - ‘for ~ that’ been looking for.” Rene Vincent should know. He.has been in the beauty" business all his- working life — first as a hairdresser in Paris, where he was born, and second, as a’ hairdresser and salon operator in Montreal, where he emigrated in 1952. © ‘Now, as executive director of. the Allied Beauty Association —- a national non-profit trade association of some 180 beauty product manufacturers and distributors — he is in close touch with Canada’s 52,000 hairstylists on a regular basis and is,in a povition to know all the latest trends and styles. “First, visit the - salon before you make. an ap- — pointment. Look it over to — ensure the equipment is modern and the owner and stylists, as well as clientele; have flattering, natural hairstyles. “Tf you're concerned about prices, don’t be shy. Ask the owner. Prices differ from salon to salon. “Ask for a consultation with the owner if you think the salon is right for you. Your first visit should be to get acquainted ... to get a feel of the salon. “Above all, he added, “your salon should be a place where you are com-~ pletely comfortable and your stylist, a person you can be yourself with. How to find our favorite hair stylist_ ‘perfect © hairdresser~ you've - always Panes “0 October 24, 1979 - North Shore News Ff st “Talk about your activites to the owner, tell her. what. you want. This helps her choose a stylist for you whose personality and ideas seem compatible with yours. If you’ve been going to another salon in the same city, tell the owner why you left. She will want to’ make sure you won’ aa leave hers for. the same reason.” In ‘this regard, he noted that some salons were now asking their clientele to fill out a questionnaire on their lifestyles . habits. This is important. Beauticians find it helps them to know © something about the way you live, your husband's. likes and dislikes, and _ grooming’ 5 if you're good at doing your — own hair, if you're a housewife, a career woman, if you lead a casual or a formal life, if you wear a hat, if you're conservative, avant- garde, if you go swimming every day, if you travel a lot, etc. “Your hair style should reinforce the image you have of yourself. Communicating these things’ helps your hairdresser create that special hair style for you.” It will be time well spent. Hairdressers want to please. They want you to come back. Ask _ to photographs of styles best suited to your face shape and type of hair. Stylists find this extremely helpful. Don't hesitate to talk about~> your hair’s little peculiarities — perhaps it's too wiry, difficult to handle, won't hold a set. This is also a good time to talk about your special cosmetic needs. a. sec. (Michael Hoffman: photo) 4 . In choosing a hairdresser, you may be happier with one © closer to you in age, says Vincent... _.- ' A young adventurous hairdresser might be to daring, too forward for you. A more mature person may not -be sufficiently far, out. Find someone you’re compatible with. ot And during your initial consultation, he adds, don’t: _ hesitate to ask yourself how you’re responding to the ‘person and the = surroun- dings. Trust your feelings. “Don't pin all your hopes on that first appointment,” he warns. “It-would be asking too success at the first meeting. However, if you _ feel comfortable with the salon and with the people, don't make any judgment until ~ your second or third visit. 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