Fall Newsletter When I set out to write the 2013 Fall Newsletter I asked myself a few questions. Who’s going to really actually read it and what do my clients want? My answer is most people don’t have the time to read it (myself included) but the people that do want to be inspired and hear truth. As far as haircut design I’ve learned over the past few years that the majority of my clients prefer that their cuts come from a well-executed quality classic cut base with soft touches and slight changes from my personal finish. My clients are Orange County based working professionals with a few exceptions. Clients are not looking for cutting edge hair design but simply a stylist willing to listen. A Stylist who takes the time to find out the mistakes previous stylists made ranging from poor service to poor design and to NOT make these mistakes again. I take the time to really look at a client and come up with simple adjustments and final modifications to bring out your best features. However in our hustle and bustle world we end up with “cookie cutter” stylists. Clients end up similar to a factory line being turned, burned, up-sold and cashed out. I refuse to do this, even if it means making less money today I know that my loyal clients will appreciate it in the long run and the clients with unrealistic expectations of having their hair done on their lunch break will get weeded out. I don’t want those clients. Many stylists including myself have an artistic soul. The introduction of new haircuts from a strong fundamental foundation sparks inspiration, innovation and more devoted passion to the craft. However as mentioned, rarely do Stylist’s get a client asking for a completely new model of cut or color. Right here is the divide between a pushy stylist forcing this design or listening and simply applying the cut that the client has in mind. Personally I choose to rehearse these new cuts on a willing model. The skills built during this practice translate to improved precision and the evolution of premium in-salon service. Although it would be exciting to slice, dice and carve out wicked designs every-day in the chair, it is simply not cohesive with what most people want and would be a selfish act. However, when it comes to color thousands of possibilities open up within the gamut of in-salon services. Color requires both a strong basic core knowledge of hair bio-chemistry as well as a commitment and perhaps innate tendency toward creativity. Color is where I have found that texture, placement, and tonality can be arranged in thousands of combinations in the salon. Several challenges such as timing, attention to detail, planning, research and creative ability sum up to classy, custom color that evokes and amplifies an individuals’ unique traits. I’m a firm believer that when it comes to color there are no rules. Art and dimension can be carved, hidden, and blended into any color base from conservative to outspoken and cutting edge. Rules can be broken and rebellion weaved within a “job appropriate” stance. Similar to music in a film, color INJECTS emotion into a finished hair design. I chose not to base this newsletter on the superficial bull***t of what pop star, actor/actress, or big name model is wearing because day to day none of that stuff has any power in what makes you who you are. I’m all for using whatever imagery is available in referencing hair designs you like but I urge all my clients never to lose sight of their own features that nobody can replicate. It’s my honor to find these qualities and I invite you into the true creative process. I hope this newsletter opened your mind to the possibilities of how you express yourself in any facet of your life. With grace, originality, rebellion and a never-ending commitment to what inspires you from one moment to the next. Rhinesmith at gods&heros Salon 714-557-1691 Cell 917-628-6999
Posted on: Sat, 28 Sep 2013 19:59:55 +0000
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