HairChanger guide
Hair Salon Consultation Checklist
What to bring, what to ask, and how to turn a reference image into a realistic haircut or color plan.
Bring references that answer different questions
One front-facing image does not show the whole haircut. Bring a front view for fringe and face framing, a side or back view for perimeter and layering, and a color image taken in useful lighting. If you use HairChanger previews, include the original photo so the stylist can see what changed and what the model may have idealized.
Name the detail you care about most
A reference may contain several decisions: length, fringe, texture, color, density, and finish. Tell the stylist which one made you choose the image. For example, you may care about the jaw-length line but not the exact wave, or the warm copper tone but not the haircut. This avoids reproducing the wrong part of the reference.
Share the practical information
A professional plan depends on how you actually live with your hair. Explain how often you style it, whether you air-dry, how frequently you can return, what products or heat tools you use, and whether you need to tie it back. For color, disclose previous permanent dye, bleach, smoothing, henna, or home color as accurately as possible.
- Current routine and styling time
- Chemical and color history
- How often you can return
- Budget range
- Work, sport, or tie-back requirements
Confirm the plan before the first cut or formula
Repeat the agreed length using a physical point such as jaw, collarbone, or shoulder. Confirm whether the stylist is cutting dry or wet, where the fringe will land when dry, and what the color can realistically reach today. Ask what the grow-out will look like and what maintenance is optional versus necessary.
