A client in my chair last month said my blowouts looked 'dated' and it stung

She was really nice about it, but she pointed out I was using a round brush from the 90s and pulling hair too tight from the roots. I switched to a newer, bigger barrel brush from Olivia Garden and focus on lifting at the ends now. Has anyone else had a client give them a style wake-up call?

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3 Comments

the_paul1mo ago

Honestly, that comment might be about more than just the brush. Are you maybe using the same finishing products you always have? A lot of that "dated" feel comes from super stiff, high-shine hairspray. That helmet head look was the goal back then. Now it's about movement and a softer feel. Maybe try a light texture spray or a flexible hold mist instead of your usual aerosol.

tylermartin1mo ago

What specific texture spray did you switch to after dropping the old hairspray?

nathana481mo ago

Ever think about the water where you live? @tylermartin, I tried a popular texture spray but it made my hair feel weirdly sticky. Turns out the minerals in my hard water were mixing badly with one of its ingredients. I had to switch to a spray labeled for hard water, and it made a huge difference. The wrong product can just sit on top of your hair if your water is off.