Have you ever walked into a salon with an idea in mind, only to leave feeling like it wasn’t exactly what you had in mind or why a certain method was done to achieve the look? Believe it or not this happens from time to time, and at Hazel The Salon, we believe in the power of consultations. It’s not just a formality—it’s the foundation of starting the process towards your dream hair, nails, and a look that fits you.
Whether it’s a fresh cut, a color transformation, hair extensions, or something completely new, consultations ensures that your vision aligns with our expertise, so you walk out feeling confident and beautiful.
That’s why we offer complimentary consultations for all of our services. Meaning it doesn't cost anything to come into Hazel and speak with one of our stylists. It’s our way of ensuring every single one of our guests feels informed, empowered, and excited about their hair (or nail) journey before we even start the service.
What is a Hair Consultation, and Why is it Important?
A consultation isn’t just about asking, “What do you want to do today?” It’s a two-way conversation between you and one of our incredible team members, where we take the time to understand: ✔ Your hair goals—whether you want a subtle refresh or a dramatic transformation ✔ Your lifestyle and maintenance preferences—so your new look is something you can easily style and maintain ✔ Your hair history and current condition—because past color treatments, damage, or natural texture all impact the outcome of new services.
By discussing these factors, we can create a custom plan that ensures your hair looks great not just on day one, but for weeks, months, and years to come.
Complimentary Consultations at Hazel: What to Expect
When you schedule a complimentary consultation at Hazel The Salon, you’ll meet with one of our expert stylists in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. Here’s what could happen during your session:
✔ We Listen to Your Vision – Whether you have inspiration photos or just a general idea, we’ll talk through your goals and preferences.
✔ We Assess Your Hair Type & Condition – We’ll look at your natural texture, thickness, past color treatments, and overall hair health to ensure the service you want is a great fit for you.
✔ We Provide Honest, Professional Recommendations – If what you want is achievable in one session, we’ll tell you. If it requires multiple steps, we’ll outline a plan. If your hair needs some TLC before a major change, we’ll guide you toward the best approach to keep your hair healthy.
✔ We Talk About Maintenance & Upkeep – We want your hair to look amazing every day, not just when you leave the salon. That’s why we educate you on styling tips, recommended products, and how often you’ll need touch-ups to maintain your look.
Bringing Inspiration vs. Being Realistic
We love when clients bring in inspiration photos—they help us understand the look you’re drawn to! However, every person’s hair is different, and what looks good on one client might need to be adjusted to suit your natural hair type, face shape, and color history.
For example:
If your inspiration photo shows thick, voluminous waves, but your hair is fine, we might suggest adding extensions for additional fullness or using certain products for styling to achieve that look
If you’re drawn to cool-toned blonde highlights, but your hair has natural warm undertones, we may need to adjust the toning process to get the best result.
If you’re dreaming of vibrant, high-maintenance color but prefer low-commitment upkeep, we might explore a softer, lived-in version of your inspiration.
At Hazel, our goal is to create something that works for you in your life, and not just a copy-paste of a photo.
The Science of Color & Texture: Why Your Hair History Matters
Your past color services, natural texture, and even how often you heat-style your hair all impact how your new color or cut will turn out. That’s why in our complimentary consultations we try to go as in-depth as possible.
For color clients, we assess: ✔ Previous color treatments—Have you had box dye? Lightening? Color corrections? (it's super important that you are transparent as possible with any stylist you see!) ✔ Porosity and integrity—Is your hair healthy enough to achieve your desired shade? ✔ Tonal preferences—Warm vs. cool tones and how they complement your skin tone
For cut and styling clients, we consider: ✔ Your natural texture—What haircut will enhance (not fight) your hair’s movement? ✔ Your face shape—Do you want a cut that frames and highlights your features? ✔ Your daily routine—How much styling time are you willing to put in?
By taking these factors into account, we ensure that the results not only look amazing in the salon but are easy to maintain at home.
Extensions? Big Color Changes? A Consultation is a Must!
For certain services—especially extensions, color corrections, or major transformations—a consultation isn’t just recommended, it’s required.
✔ Extensions: Matching the right type (hand-tied wefts, beaded extensions, keratin bonds) to your natural hair and your lifestyle is key for a seamless blend. ✔ Color Corrections: Fixing uneven tones or removing box dye requires a strategic plan to maintain hair integrity. ✔ Dramatic Transformations: Going from dark to blonde? Blonde to red? Short to long?
We map out a process to achieve your dream hair in a way that’s safe and sustainable.
Scheduling a complimentary consultation ensures that we set realistic expectations and create a personalized hair plan tailored to you.
Personalized Recommendations for Longevity
Your service doesn’t end when you walk out of Hazel The Salon—it’s just the beginning! We believe in setting you up for success with the right products, techniques, and styling advice.
Some of our key aftercare recommendations include: ✔ Best product shampoo & conditioner reccomendations—Color-safe? Hydrating? Volume-boosting? We’ll help you find the right fit. ✔ Styling tips—Heat protection, at-home blow-dry techniques, and quick styling hacks for busy mornings. ✔ ReBooking the right follow-ups—Need a toner refresh in 6 weeks? A quick trim in 8 weeks? We’ll help you plan ahead so your style always looks fresh.
Your Dream Hair Starts Here: Book a Complimentary Consultation Today!
At Hazel The Salon, we believe that every great hair service starts with a great consultation. That’s why we offer complimentary consultations to all of our clients. We want you to feel fully informed, comfortable, and excited before making any changes to your hair.
Not sure what you want yet? That’s okay! Our team loves brainstorming with clients and helping them discover a look that enhances their natural beauty, fits their lifestyle, and makes them feel confident.
Ready to get started? Book your complimentary consultation today and let’s create something amazing together!