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14 Secrets Your Hairstylist Won't Tell You

Find out how to get the best appointments, haircuts and better -- or free! -- services

by Sarah Carrillo

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Whether you think of a salon visit as a fun treat or a necessary chore, you'll want to get the best service (and hairstyle) possible, right? That's why we talked to the experts, Marco Pelusi, owner of Marco Pelusi Hair Studio, Jenny Balding, senior stylist at Cutler/Redken Salons, Whitney Olson, stylist at Warren Tricomi Los Angeles, and Rosie Acosta, salon manager at Warren Tricomi Los Angeles. They told us the secrets of the salon -- the best times to go, how to get that last-minute appointment when you're desperate, and much more!

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Haha whoever below is getting all indignant about tipping clearly doesn't understand how the service industry works, at least in this country. Different countries and cultures have different standards, as do different industries. Sure, you don't have to adhere to them, but if you don't, then you can't expect to get the best service. Treat your stylists well and they will treat you well! Also a good idea to treat the reception team well, and value a stylist who does the same!

by kikiriki Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 12:04PM Report as inappropriate

Tiping? really?..I dont feel the need to tip someone for doing their JOB

by syren2030 Friday, May 10, 2013 at 08:47PM Report as inappropriate

some great tips!

by Chris213 Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 06:57AM Report as inappropriate

you better not go a day before holiday also. it most crowd anyway. i once did and my simple trim turn it a full 3 hour session when the hairstylist keep stopping to attend to another client.

by hazr_rayn_hashim Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 04:42AM Report as inappropriate

Loved this article!

by heidihannibal33 Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 08:01PM Report as inappropriate

Good tips. I used my mom's stylist when I was home and I wasn't happy. I have where I live an next year I'll be back in FL for a time and will have to get my hair cut. I'm not sure who'll use. I'll keep my eye out for gal's who's hair is similar to mine.

by asiagirl4ever Monday, July 16, 2012 at 07:19PM Report as inappropriate

I don't think I will remember all the tips, but will try.

by beautybody Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 09:39AM Report as inappropriate

This article is dead on-well some of it! I used to work at a salon (shampoo girl) and yes it is true that we would get ignored and it didn't really make sense since we doted on the customer more so than the actual stylist did. Also the 'tip' about a stylist telling you you like exactly so-and-so is completely right! I went to a stylist wanting to go really drastic and brought in pictures of Victoria Beckham's edgy long pixie cut and was sent to the moon and back during my consultation. When the end result came around, I wasn't too impressed and she was said 'well hunny what do you expect? You have thicker hair than she does..." I was kind of perturbed because I asked her if she thought it would look bad with my hair, face shape, etc. Ugh....

by cuteAsAbutton Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 03:21PM Report as inappropriate

I read this article just for the sake of it. I actually been cutting my own hair since I'm 17 years old, and I must say, I've been doing pretty great on my own.

by hananoire Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 04:21PM Report as inappropriate

My whole family takes pictures into the salon when they want a certain cut, and we are always happy when we leave.

by powerwoman033 Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 06:53PM Report as inappropriate