For most of us, when we book in with our stylist, we know that we’ll have a lot more to chat about than just hair. Usually, within the first 20 or 30 minutes of our hair appointment, we’ve already managed to discuss our date from last weekend and how to approach our boss about that pay rise…
Hairstylists, or hairapists as we’ll frequently refer to them from now, discuss far more than just cuts, colours and blow-dries with their salon guests. Yet for them, it is just another day at work. Our latest research shows hairstylists often learn a great deal about the person sat in their chair. It’s no surprise then, that over time relationships are built and trust is founded.
When it comes to making conversation, it’s fair to say that everyone is different – especially when it comes to chatting with your hairstylist. We’re not going to lie, we did have a chuckle at Regis HQ as we discussed which type of conversationalist we were whenever we visited the salon. Amongst us were the accidental oversharers, the politely quiet, those who can’t-stop-won’t-stop and those who have a knack for making new lifelong friends literally anywhere they go.
Though there really is no right or wrong, as we believe everyone is different and that is what makes us unique. This is, in part, why we love the hairdressing industry. We get to meet people from all walks of life, with different backgrounds and life circumstances. All these differences certainly make for interesting (and sometimes very honest) salon chats.