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In the words of Fleabag, hair is everything. She's not wrong—not feeling confident about your appearance can poison otherwise perfect days, and for many people, hair is a huge part of assurance. That's why a bad cut can be the ultimate offense, promising months of frustration and fruitless styling, waiting to feel like yourself again. Whether it's the result of a lack of communication, a risky chop, or an egotistical stylist gone rogue (speaking from experience here), a bad cut can happen to anyone. Whether you wear your strands as long as Rapunzel or fully buzzed, getting your hair cut should feel restorative, and going into an appointment prepared can help prevent a nightmarish shearing. Ryan Kazmarek, hairstylist at IGK Salon in New York City, shared his top tips for keeping control when you're in the chair.
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Skip the jargon.
"Stay away from more technical words—angles, layers, etc.—when you’re trying to describe what you want," says Kazmarek, as your understanding of these techniques may totally differ from those of the person behind the chair. "It's smarter to say something like, 'I want it shorter around my face, I don't want it short in the back anymore,' and other simple suggestions, so your stylist can understand what you're actually looking for."When it comes to big decisions, no means no.
Once you've found a trusted stylist, actually trust them.
"People come in with a lot of hesitation, or they think they know best when it comes to what will look good, and that's not always the case," says Kazmerek. "Sometimes you need to take a step back to take two steps forward, talk it out, and trust in the stylist."Use your last bad haircut to your advantage.
