Scissorz

Welcome back to the second part of my interview with TeamSugar member (and marvy hairstylist) Scissorz. If you missed the first part, check it out—she gives great advice on how to get the cut you want. Today, she talks about tipping, fixing a bad cut, and whether you should use drugstore or salon products.

For once and for all, what's an appropriate tip?
I recommend very strongly that you tip at about 20 percent. I personally don't judge people for not tipping a lot, but I think $5 per haircut or $10 per process for color is also fair. It sucks not getting a tip—the stylist will think you hated the service.

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A few weeks ago, Scissorz dropped me a line. She's a cool punk-rock girl living in Florida, where she works as a hair stylist. Fab and I agree that she's got a cool Agyness Deyn look going on—but as you'll soon see, she's got a style and perspective all her own. I talked with her about tipping etiquette, the difference between salon and drugstore shampoos, and more—so much so that I'm going to split this interview into two parts. To start, I asked her about getting the cut you really want at a salon. Read on!

What are the most helpful things a client can do for you so that he or she gets the right cut?
I know that its hard to try to explain what kind of haircut you really want, but if you keep an open mind and bear with it, I know you can.

• Let's start with choosing a length. Be sure to mention if you have any special needs, like getting all of it back into a ponytail, braiding, etc. Otherwise, I'd recommend really taking a look at your profile (most important for past-the-shoulders hair) and see what that length is doing to your back—you can start to look a little like a hunchback if it hits you in the wrong spot. Use your fingers or hands to show the amount you want taken off, because everyone's definition of "an inch" is different!

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