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A Photo Is Not a Haircut Plan: What We Discuss Before a Big Change Clients often arrive at My Us Hair and Body with a hairstyle photograph saved on their phone. This is helpful. A photograph can show us the length, layers, fringe, volume and overall feeling the client likes. However, a photograph is a starting point—not a complete haircut plan. The person in the picture may have a different hair texture, density, growth pattern and styling routine. The photograph may also show hair that has been professionally blow-dried, curled, coloured or edited. A good consultation is the process of translating that inspiration into a haircut that works for the person sitting in front of us. “Can You Make My Hair Exactly Like This?” This is one of the most common questions we hear in the salon. Our answer is usually: “We can use this photograph as inspiration, but first we need to see how the style will work with your own hair.” This does not mean we are trying to change the client’s idea. It means...

  Why Thick, Curly Hair Takes More Time—and Why the Price May Be Different One of our regular clients at My Us Hair and Body has very thick, naturally curly hair. She visits us for professional scalp and hair care. Although the main treatment may be similar to what another client receives, the appointment does not finish at the same time. Her hair needs careful detangling, smaller sections and a much longer drying process. If she wants a smooth blow-dry rather than her natural curl finish, the styling portion alone requires considerable additional work. This is something clients sometimes find difficult to understand: “Why does my hair take longer when I booked the same service?” The simple answer is that a service name may be the same, but the amount of work required can be very different. Hair Length Is Only One Part of the Appointment Salon menus often use hair length to help estimate a starting price. For example, prices may be based on short, medium or long hair. However, two ...

The Colour You Forgot Can Change Everything: Why Your Hair History Matters   A client sits in the salon chair and shows us a photograph of the colour she would like. Before we begin, we ask an important question: «“Have you coloured or chemically treated your hair before?”» Sometimes the answer is: «“Not recently.”» During the consultation, however, we may discover that the hair was coloured black at home a year ago, lightened underneath several months later, or treated with keratin or permanent straightening. The colour may have faded and the service may feel like a distant memory, but the hair has not necessarily forgotten it. At My Us Hair and Body, this is one of the most important lessons we explain during a colour consultation: what happened to your hair in the past can change what is safely possible today. A Common Surprise During Colour Consultations One of the most common situations we experience is a client who does not intentionally hide their hai...

  Why We Sometimes Say No to a Hair Service: Protecting Damaged Hair Comes First A client recently visited My Us Hair and Body hoping to have a perm. She had a clear idea of the style she wanted, and we understood why she was excited about the change. However, during the consultation, we noticed that parts of her hair were already very dry and fragile from previous chemical services. This placed us in a difficult but important position. Should we simply provide the service the client requested, or should we first explain that her hair might not be strong enough to produce a safe and satisfying result? For us, the answer was clear: protecting the condition of the hair had to come first. A Hair Appointment Does Not Always Begin With a “Yes” Many clients understandably believe that once they book a perm, colour or straightening service, the stylist will be able to perform it on the day. However, chemical services cannot be judged by looking at an inspiration photo alone. Before starti...

  Why Does My Hair Get Oily So Quickly? 9 Common Causes and What to Do Published by My Us Hair and Body Author: Alex Hwang Sydney, Australia Have you ever washed your hair in the morning, only to find that your roots already look oily by the end of the day? Greasy roots can make freshly washed hair look flat, heavy and unclean. Some people respond by washing more aggressively, applying more dry shampoo or avoiding conditioner completely. However, oily hair is not always caused by poor hygiene, and harsh cleansing is not necessarily the answer. Understanding where scalp oil comes from—and what may be making it more noticeable—can help you develop a routine that keeps your scalp comfortable without drying out the rest of your hair. Contents What makes hair look oily? Natural sebum production Genetics and hormonal changes Hair texture and density Washing frequency Incorrect shampoo technique Conditioner and product build-up Sweat, touching and the environment How to manage oily roots ...

  How Often Should You Get a Haircut? A Practical Guide for Every Hair Type and Style “How often should I get my hair cut?” It sounds like a simple question, but there is no single schedule that works for everyone. Someone maintaining a precise short haircut may need regular appointments, while a person growing long, healthy hair may be able to wait much longer. Hair texture, chemical services, heat styling, split ends and the shape of the haircut all affect how frequently a trim may be helpful. A haircut does not make hair grow faster from the scalp. However, removing damaged ends and maintaining the shape can help hair look healthier, feel easier to manage and avoid unnecessary breakage. This guide explains how often different styles may need cutting and the signs that it may be time to book your next appointment. Table of Contents Does cutting hair make it grow faster? How often should short hair be cut? How often should medium-length hair be cut? How often should long hair be c...