What Your Hairstylist Is Really Saying

Ever wondered what your hairstylist is really thinking when she asks you about the shampoo you're using at home or that DIY bang job you tried? Let a master hairstylist clear up the confusion and teach you how to read between the lines for your next trip to the salon chair!

1. "No worries about being twenty minutes late to your appointment..."

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... But that shopping bag in your hand tells me this was less about "being in such a rush" and more about you not respecting my time and the time of the clients who are booked after you. TIP: Always call ahead if you're running late to see if your appointment can still be accommodated.

2. "I don't mind if you answer that call..."

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... But if you still haven't stopped talking by the time I've checked your color, seated you at the shampoo bowl and turned on the water, don't stay on the phone yelling loudly while I try to move our appointment along. TIP: Save the phone calls for processing times and be respectful. I would never show up to your job and sit in your office on the phone while you tried to put my taxes together.

3. "Did you get your bangs trimmed?"

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...Because I KNOW I didn't trim this uneven fringe, so either you forgot I do complimentary fringe trims or you had a moment of desperation over the weekend. Either way, call me next time, girl! TIP: A bang trim takes five minutes, so always see your stylist to take of them in between cuts.

4. "How often are you using your curling iron?"

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... Because I've been telling you for MONTHS that you need a product to protect your fragile hair from those heat tools. Hate to break it to you, but all of that dryness is from your daily routine, so now you know I wasn't just trying to make a sale. TIP: Always use a heat spray as a shield before using a blow-dryer, curling iron of flatiron.

5. "Sorry, but these are our policies..."

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... Cancelling five minutes before you're supposed to be here for the third time during a busy season? Yeah, I can't waive that cancellation fee. #SorryNotSorry TIP: Always know policies and procedures before booking at a salon or spa. Check on cancellation fees, credit card holding policies and suggest arrival times.

6. *Laughing a bit too awkwardly during the blow-dry*

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... I seriously cannot hear a word you are saying, but I can't stop you in the middle of your story. Love you, but I've gotta keep working! TIP: Try to talk more during the cut and/or color and less when the water's running at the shampoo bowl and when the blow-dryer is on. I don't want to miss this story about how you met your new boyfriend!

7. "Sure, I do children's haircuts..."

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... But I'm definitely not a babysitter, so please don't leave your child with the receptionist and go shop for an hour. And if your child is screaming and crying after twenty minutes of trying to get them in my chair, it's probably not a good day. Plus, my ears are ringing. TIP: Try to visit a specialty salon that takes care of only children. I'm sure lollipops and cars and glitter hairspray are much more of a fun experience anyways!

8. "Let's book you for your next appointment in 8 weeks..."

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... Because I know if you don't, I'm going to get a frantic email two days before your Europe vacation this fall and you'll want me to perform a miracle to get you in. Let's just eliminate extra stress for both of us and get you on the books! TIP: Most salons offer online booking, so you can change, cancel or create an appointment from you phone or computer anytime.

9. "I always guarantee my work..."

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... But I don't work for free. Know that you can call me after a couple days if you think your highlights are more golden than you wanted or your layers are too heavy, but I'm not going to give you a whole new head of highlights because you actually want to be two shades lighter than you thought. TIP: Always talk to your hairdresser directly before booking a "re-do" appointment to clarify if she will charge or what the procedure will be.

10. "I would recommend you take home these products..."

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... Because you just spent $300 on highlights and I can guarantee they will fade quicker if you keep using that Herbal Essences. TIP: Let your hairdresser know your price range and what you care about in a product line and they can guide you in the right direction.