Have you ever told your hairstylist that you loved a cut when you really hated it? We all have hair horror stories. A light trim that turned out to be a six inch loss, ends so uneven your friends thought you cut them yourself. Or how about the stylist who gave you bangs without asking?

Some hairdressers really should have their scissors taken away, but more often than not, a bad haircut is caused by bad communication. What special powers do hairdressers possess that turn strong opinionated women into meek, intimidated yes-men? Whether you're at Vidal Sassoon or Supercuts, you are a paying client and you have to participate in the process to get the cut you want.

Easier said than done, right? Wrong! We've put together a list of 10 tips that will help you get a cut you love.

Ten Tips For A Great Cut!

1) Find Pictures Before Your Appointment

Do your research ahead of time. Don't go into a salon 20 minutes early so that you can find a picture of a style you like. Especially if you're making a change, you need a few days to think about it. Buy a couple of hair magazines like 101 Hairstyles, Celebrity Hairstyles, or Black Hair to find styles that will work for your hair. Your stylist will also need more than just one angle of the cut. If you can't see the sides or back, find pictures of other cuts that are similar to what you want.


2) Know Your Hair Type

Stylists are not gods. If you have thick curly hair for instance, Cameron Diaz's shaggy layered locks are not going to work on you. But long layered pieces like Debra Messing wears will. Magazines like 101 Hairstyles tell you what type of hair works best for each cut. Is your hair thick or thin, fine or curly, wavy or straight, flat or frizzy? Read about the styles you're not interested in too. You might find that they're actually tailor-made for your type of hair. Have a back-up photo. If your hairdresser tells you that your hair just can't be styled like the photo, have another style that you were considering.Read the entire article. "