THE HAIRSTYLISTS' TOOLS:

Believe it or not, our hairstylist can make or break your hair style. A hairstylist should have a creative side and should be able to transform any plain hair into a gem. They should be able to bring glamour into your hairstyle.

So how does this all work? It begins with the stylist being able to analyze the shape of your face and head and figure out a suitable style. He should have all the know-how required to bring out the styles. This means that training is something he must have gone through. If your hairstylist is not experienced in matters of style, you would be shaky about him.

The hairstylist will also make use of the appropriate hairstyling tools. He needs them to do a good job. Among these tools is a selection of hair scissors.

There are several items that the stylist can use while he does his job. They have to use different ones to make different styles. However, it will be a tough call if you did not have a scissors. Therefore, every other instrument used merely comes to add up on the work of the scissor. You cannot do much without them.

You will use the tools at different points of the styling process. Each stage may need the use of tools specific for it. If you are in the phases where you need to trim thick hairpieces then you need to have a comb and a scissor while doing that. The scissors themselves are these days designed for different kinds of hair processes. There are scissors that are meant strictly for full hair and those for shaping curls.

If you want tools for styling long tail hair, there are scissors specifically for that. You will find them being used with beauticians. Still, you may use the same type to trim bangs that a client may request to have trimmed.

What will really determine when to use which scissor, is a matter of the stylist being able to analyze the hair type that is right in front of him and choose accordingly. It is also crucial that he knows which hairstyle will look best on the client.

Therefore, the hairstylist needs to be very considerate when choosing the styles.

HOW TO FIND A GREAT WEDDING HAIRSTYLIST

The way in which you wear your hair for your wedding will be a big part of your overall look. Hair always sends a message, whether it is polished, beachy, trendy, or something else. Finding the right person to do your hair for your wedding is key, because your wedding is not the day to do your own hair or to trust an amateur. These tips will help you to find a great wedding hairstylist for your big day.

While many women already have a hairstylist that they trust without reservation, there are an equal number who do not have that kind of relationship with a particular stylist or salon. It might be that you get your hair cut at a walk-in salon or that you are getting married in a town far from your home and your hairdresser. Or perhaps you even have someone who normally cuts your hair, but you are not sure that you can trust her to style it for the most important event of your life. Whatever the case, bad hair results in a bad looking bride, so this is no time to take chances!

Start your search for the perfect wedding hairstylist by asking around. Word of mouth is always the best way to get recommendations. Keep in mind that styling hair can be very different than cutting or even coloring it, and that different stylists may have different specialties. I once knew a stylist who was a brilliant colorist, very talented at cutting hair, and always current with the latest trends and techniques. She had no interest in creating formal hairstyles however, and routinely referred brides to a more junior member of her salon who had great enthusiasm for updos and other wedding hairstyles. So be sure that you ask your friends, family, or wedding vendors specifically for a great wedding hairdresser, not just a great hairdresser.

Once you have a couple of recommendations, it is time to get on the phone. There are several important questions to ask any hairstylist you are considering. Of course, you need to know about their fees and their availability for your wedding date. If you are looking for a salon which has enough staff to style the hair of your entire bridal party, and the mothers of the bride and groom, in addition to the bride's hair, definitely see if they can handle that. Perhaps you are looking for a stylist who will come to your hotel on the morning of the wedding or one who has a great makeup artist available at her salon. Or maybe you have extremely long hair or want a non-traditional hairstyle; these are all important things to discuss with a potential stylist.

The next step is the trial run. Schedule it at least a couple of months before your wedding, in case you are not happy with the first attempt. Be sure to bring pictures of hairstyles which you like, a picture of your wedding gown, and your wedding hair jewelry. If you are planning to wear a special piece of wedding jewelry, such as a dramatic pair of crystal chandelier earrings, you may wish to bring those too so that your hairstyle can be planned to show them off. During your trial run, pay attention to things like how well the stylist listens to you, how informed she is of current trends in wedding beauty, and how long it takes her to achieve the style you like. Also go in with an open mind, because she may have some suggestions on how to improve upon a hairstyle you saw in a magazine. Be sure to leave your hair in the style created at the trial run for the rest of the day to see how well it holds up.

If the first trial run is a success, there is nothing left to do but to book your appointment for the morning of your wedding. If the hairstyle created was close, but not quite right, you may wish to have a second trial run to fine tune things. Of course, if you were not at all happy with either the hairstyle or the experience of working with a particular stylist, by all means, keep looking. Every bride deserves to have fabulous hair on her wedding day.