Most of us visit a stylist weekly or monthly. Perhaps you’ve been plagued with the “unintentional” hair cut, wrong color job, or 2 hour wait. With all the time and money we invest in our hair, we certainly want to know if we’re getting our monies worth! Whether choosing a new stylist or deciding to leave an old one, be willing to honestly evaluate your stylist. More is involved than just liking the person.When visiting the shop, look at set-up and cleanliness of the area. Is it made comfortable for customers? Are you greeted when you enter? Do you feel comfortable and stress free? Does your stylist interact well with co-workers? Pay attention to your wait time too!  If you have an appointment, your wait time should be no more than 15 minutes. No one wants to spend all day in the salon! You might observe these things on arrival or make a checklist prior to your visit.Before your stylist begins to work, they should ask what you would like to have done. Also listen for questions regarding your daily hair maintenance regimen, products and techniques used. Don’t be afraid to tell your stylist what you do and do not like to have done to your hair e.g. scratching the scalp, rough washing, and small teeth combs. Is your stylist concerned about the health AND style of your hair. Don’t get caught in the whirlwind of mindless, trendy styles that may damage your precious strands. Opt for a stylist that knows the importance of healthy hair and scalp! Be aware of any services being done that you did not request. Talk to your stylist frequently to get feedback about what is being done and what you expect. After all, our hair is our crowning glory! With just a few unfortunate snips, or a too hot iron, it can be lying on the floor!Another way to evaluate your stylist is to look at the results and progress of other customers. Is the stylist attentive to other customers? How is their level of interaction? Usually, a stylist can be measured by the work they produce! So what’s your stylist showing you?