Heaven knows I’ve had my fair share of bad hair days.
I’ve also been the sad recipient of a more that one hair cut I wasn’t thrilled about.
And it’s not always the stylists fault if you walk out unhappy.
More often than not it’s a communication issue.
Communication is everything. It might seem like over kill but taking a few extra minutes to make sure you’re both on the same page is totally worth it. Everybody wins, cause your stylist wants you to leave happy too and they can’t do the cut of your dreams unless they know what that is!
The things is, cuts cost money and hair doesn’t grow on trees either:)
So here are some strategies for getting it right, right off the bat.
Bring a few photos.
Two people can look at one photo and see wildly different things. Bringing more than one photo of the cut you want is CRUCIAL but it’s only the first step the second thing is to
Ask stylist if it can be done.
Nick shows me photos of guy hair every time he gets a haircut wondering if he should get that cut. 9 times out of 10 I have to break it to him that the guy in the photo has a completely different hair texture/head shape and the cut just won’t look the same on him. Your stylist should be able to tell you what (if anything) about that cut will be different on you. That way you can decide if that’s ok with you before the scissors get clipping.
Explain how cut as you see it.
Show them where you envision it hitting on your body. Collar bone? Chin? Bra strap? Do you want it to hit that length curly or straight or wet or dry? Be specific!
Have them explain it back to you.
One of the best ways to make sure someone understood what you told them is to have them tell you what they heard.
I tried so hard to find a photo of me with baby bangs (not a good look on me) that I ended up with after a major miscommunication in my hair past but I guess I was shying away from cameras at the time so I’ll show you an example of the time (most recently) when I got exactly what I wanted, in large part due to the fact that my sister is an awesome stylist, but also because we talked it through.
First I showed her photos of Kim K. (don’t be mad. I just liked her hair!)
Rachel said, yep we can totally do that.
I said: don’t take off any length, give me some blended layers starting (lengthwise) at the nape of my neck, shorter layer around my face hitting at about lip length.
annnd she totally nailed it:
Hope this helps you get some fantastic hair cuts!
Love you guys!!!!!
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Sarah
March 6, 2015 at 5:29 amShe did totally nail it, gorgeous. Glad you went with this pic of Kim k and not the new platinum crop she got for fashion week.
MaggieK
March 6, 2015 at 7:03 amYou look beautiful Cara! This cute brings more attention on your pretty blue eyes!! Love it!!
Becca
March 6, 2015 at 7:56 amHave to say, in those side-by-side pics of you and Kim K, Kim has nothin’ on your beauty!
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March 6, 2015 at 8:20 amTotally agree. Cara blows Kim out of the water! 🙂
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March 6, 2015 at 8:31 amI totally agree, as well! Cara is a bombshell!
Amy
March 6, 2015 at 9:19 amAgreed! You blow her out of the water!
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March 6, 2015 at 9:48 amAmen to that! I daresay Cara is prettier.
Jenn Bagley
March 6, 2015 at 8:39 amGreat post! I am a hairdresser and these are great tips! I have been following you for a while and this is my first time commenting! I love what you do!
Kari
March 6, 2015 at 9:04 amLove your haircut! The last time that I got my hair cut I actually brought in a picture of you and I think my stylist did a great job! I like your advice of having the stylist repeat your thoughts back to you because you’re right, more often than not people have different interpretations.
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Tristan B.
March 6, 2015 at 9:39 amI think the ‘blended layers’ is really going to help! I have been so unsuccessful with getting the bangs I want, I love the Bridgette Bardot/Sienna Miller bangs LOVE. We just moved to Seattle a couple of years ago and I can not for the life of me get anyone here to do it. It seems easy enough, I have long straight hair and I have had the bangs in the past so I know it can be done. I’ve brought in photos-front view side view, any other suggestions on how to explain these types of bangs?
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Anna
March 6, 2015 at 9:42 amGorgeous! Congrats to the hairstylist.
My pet peeve at the salon: half inch shorter does not mean two inches shorter.
Sara
March 6, 2015 at 9:48 amYes, your sister did a perfect job! My cut and texture is similar to yours, Cara, and I ADORE how you have it styled in the last photo. Could you do a post on how to create that look? (Or, have you already done one and I missed it?)
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christensen411
March 6, 2015 at 10:22 amDitto on Sara’s request for a post on how to create that look. Please!
Where is your sister located? Salon name?
Laura
March 26, 2015 at 5:16 pmThird the request!
Christina Trapletti
March 6, 2015 at 10:26 amWow that is so crazy how similar she cut it and styled it!!! Great post thanks cara!
Trinity
March 6, 2015 at 10:29 amHey Cara! I love the tips here! I recently chopped my hair off and it was liberating. Plus it’s so much easier to style and have fun with!
But I have a question I’ve been wanting to ask for a while that I desperately need your help with!
Based on your mascara post a while ago I decided to start using L’oreal Carbon Black, which I love! However, I have always had a major issue with mascara ending up on my brow bones and under my eyes. It’s so embarrassing to walk into the restroom and see that I’ve been in meetings and chatting with co-workers with mascara all over my face! I’m so grateful for my long lashes but WHY must the mascara end up everywhere?! Any tips to help prevent this??
PS: I ordered your new foundation, HAC, blush kit and I LOVE it. At first I was a little worried because it seemed to sink into my pores, but a little Smashbox photofinish primer underneath worked wonders! Thanks so much for working so hard to create a fab product!!
Laura
March 26, 2015 at 5:15 pmI’m not Cara, but I had the same problem with mascara forever until I recently read somewhere that you should put powder where the mascara ends up. It made sense to me, since I use liquid foundation and then spray on a setting spray. But I haven’t had the issue since putting “clear” setting powder (I use Bare Minerals Mineral Veil, since I have no less than 500 lbs of the stuff) on those areas. I guess the powder keeps your skin dry and dry skin won’t eat all the mascara!
Rachel @ Blonde with a Chanse
March 6, 2015 at 11:53 amI love your hair!! The darker look is gorgeous on you as well!
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March 6, 2015 at 11:57 amGreat tips! I am saving your wording for your current style for future reference because you hair turned out amazing and looks exactly like kim k’s (yes i like her beauty/hair too). xx
Karin
March 6, 2015 at 12:15 pmGreat post!
Kiely Edmonds
March 6, 2015 at 3:38 pmno one can deny that kim k has amazing hair…well when its not blonde 😉 good thing you’re still around to do that look justice!!
xo, k
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Abby
March 6, 2015 at 7:28 pmCan you do a tutorial of your makeup? It’s stunning! Also, love love love the haircut!
Angie A
March 6, 2015 at 8:56 pmThis is great advice! As a hair stylist, I love when clients bring pictures, but my advice is to cover up the face and body of the picture and ONLY look at the hair. I don’t know how many times someone has brought in a pic of an actress with a tiny body and perfect boobs with lots of enhancements/airbrushing and want their hair. Also, talk with your stylist about what it will take to style a certain cut. If you don’t want to blow dry or curl it, make sure you adapt a style that is lower maintenance that doesn’t require a lot of styling time. And there are very few true “wash and wear” styles that look great with a lot of effort!
Liz Tea Bee (@LizzTeaBee)
March 7, 2015 at 7:04 amPinterest is great for this. Pinning 3 to 5 pictures that give a feel for what you want makes it really easy to pull it up on my phone.
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March 8, 2015 at 8:46 pmIt’s official: your dark hair is my favorite! I just love it! Followed your blog for a long time and also thought the blonde and “bronde” were cute but this is just awesome! Please share your color formula of you can 🙂
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March 9, 2015 at 12:34 pmCara, how do you know what’s going to suit you or not? Have you got any tips on how to pick a flattering hair cut for your features??
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March 10, 2015 at 2:14 pmCould you do a tutorial on this makeup? It’s stunning! Love the hair, too!
Daniela Sicuranza
March 10, 2015 at 2:23 pmGreat post. Do you color your own hair? Would love a post about hair color. I get mine done at the salon on occasion, but mostly just do it at home. A neighbor of mine told me she gets her hair color at Sally Beauty supply and does it herself and its way better than the boxes at CVS. Any insight/recommendations/future posts on hair color????
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March 11, 2015 at 11:45 amYou blow Kim K. out of the water! Love that cut on you
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March 16, 2015 at 8:29 pmI have to agree. You blow her away.
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