subject: When Looking For A Good Haircolor Salon - Factors To Consider [print this page] Although you can easily find a hair color salon in your area, it is actually pretty difficult to find one can be considered a 'standout'. It is seldom you can see one that can give more than the usual salon services. And by that I mean, services other than hair coloring and styling
So, how would you evaluate if a particular salon is different from the rest? The only way for you to answer that question is to make an evaluation by yourself based on several important factors. What makes it different? What are the factors that set it apart?
Consider the following:
Number of diversified services - while the usual salon services are limited to hairstyles and haircoloring, a high-end salon offers more than that such as hair extensions, hair smoothing treatment, etc. Check out which hair salon offers added services in your area and try to evaluate if you can also benefit from these services.
Educational program/events - a good hair color salon does not limit its services to hairstyle and hair coloring, but it is also willing to give other a career opportunity. Seldom you can find a haircolor salon that offers salon education/training programs. When you look around in your area, ask if one is offering such program and evaluate if you can participate in that.
The salon atmosphere - and by this, I am referring to the atmosphere inside a salon. A salon with happy employees is an indicator of healthy salon business. How do they treat their co-workers? How do they establish rapport with its customers? Do they have a friendly atmosphere? - These are some important observations you must not overlook.
The number of certified hair stylists - this is another factor that could make a salon a standout from the rest of its competitors. Does your prospect have certified and expert stylists in the house?
Achievement / Recognition - one of the best indicators of how good a hair color salon is to determine if it has received some recognition or awards in the past for the services they offer. For instance, in San Jose, CA, award-giving bodies such as San Jose Magazine and Salon Today Magazine recognize the top salon in the area - and it's an annual recognition.
Products - reputable salons are usually run not only by individuals with expertise in this field but also by those who have made names in beauty products. Does the salon in your area have an exclusive right to distribute a popular beauty brand? Is it trusted by big beauty product manufacturers? For instance, Redken beauty products are distributed only by fine, reputable salons.
Above are just few but really provide useful insights when looking for an outstanding salon. Evaluate your prospective salon with these factors and you can surely determine which one is better than the other. Be an intelligent customer and do not let yourself to get easily swayed by advertisement and promotions. Do your own research instead.