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Are you getting ready to have your hair cut by a new service provider for the first time? Here are a few questions you should ask the first time you receive hair cutting services from them.

How Are Your Tools and Accessories Cleaned?

Any hairdresser, stylist, or barber has their own hair cutting tools and accessories to rely on when servicing their customers. One size does not fit all, so it is tough to borrow and share with other professionals in the industry. Therefore, you can trust that your new hair cut specialist knows exactly how their tools and accessories are maintained as time goes on.

You should ask your new service provider how they manage and clean their tools and accessories before your first hair cut to get some peace of mind in knowing that your health will not be at risk in any way. Do the combs, scissors, and other items that will touch your hair get disinfected or simply wiped down? What about the chair you will be sitting on? The same question goes for things like the mirror, the counter, and even your service provider's hands.

Are You Able to Recommend Products?

Some hair stylists keep up with the latest trends and efficacies of new hair products as they come on the market, while others tend to stick with the products that have always worked for them and their customers. Therefore, your new service provider may or may not be able to provide you with the latest product recommendations.

If you do not see a variety of products displayed on shelves where your service provider works, take the time to ask about whether they are prepared to recommend products that will help you achieve the results you're looking for before getting your first haircut. This will help you determine whether you will be able to pick something up while being serviced or whether you will need to look elsewhere for products that are beneficial to your hair's overall looks and health.

What Is Your Regular Schedule Like?

Your new service provider may have been easy to schedule an appointment with the first time, but what about in the future? It is a good idea to find out what their weekly schedule is typically like upfront so you can get an idea of how easy or hard it will be to get an appointment later when you are in need of a haircut again. If they seem to be too busy, you know that you should keep looking for a more available yet just as qualified service provider to work with.