Your stylist suggests a major hair makeover, but you're not on board. A haircut is a collaboration between you and the stylist, which is why it should never be totally left up to the person who holds the scissors. Here are some common scenarios — and how to respond:
- If it's just a suggestion from a hairstylist who means well: "I'll give it some thought, but for right now, I'm just looking to maintain my current hairstyle."
- If they want you to go short: "I like short hair, but I prefer to keep my length."
- If they want you to get bangs: "I like that idea, but I'd rather keep my hair as it is now, because it's easy for me to style on my own."
Whatever the suggestion, say something that acknowledges their opinion, and then reinforces your own. It will show the hairstylist that you respect their opinion, but you're unwilling to change things up at this particular moment.
Hopefully that's where it ends. If it doesn't, and your hairstylist is still pushing for a major hair makeover, you're going to have to be more assertive. Say something like, "I value your opinion, but I don't think that particular style is right for me, so I'd like to just get a trim (or layers, or whatever you're asking for).
At the end of the day, it's your money and your hair, so don't be afraid to vocalize your opinion. If you never had any opinion about your appearance, you'd be a mannequin.
