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Every career has its own collection of terms and phrases that are specific to that field of work. That jargon makes communication between professionals simple, easy, and clear. But when you're an outsider to this field of work, it can just seem confusing. Hair salons are no different. Stylists have a very specific vocabulary to describe the different cuts, colors, and other services they provide. Knowing the lingo that the hairstylists use can make it many times easier for you to describe what you want done to your hair. So check out this article on salon jargon, and brush up on your vocabulary so you can describe exactly what you want the next time you're at a Santa Monica hair salon. Numbers A traditional men's haircut is described in numbers. You might hear phrases like, "I want a 1 on top and a 3 on the sides." If you don't know what this means, it may sound confusing, but it's really quite simple. The numbers refer to the length that you want the hair to be, as well as to the number blade that the stylist will put on his or her clippers to do the cut. A “1” is the shortest you can go without completely shaving your head, and the numbers go up from there; the higher the number, the longer the hair. Most men will learn what numbers work best for them for both the top and the sides of their hair, so they will be able to quickly request exactly what they want. If you don't know what numbers work for you, ask the hair stylist to show you a picture of what the different lengths look like. Shapes Many times, you'll hear stylists discussing women's cuts in terms of shapes. For example, you may hear someone saying something along the lines of, "She wants a long bob with triangular layers." These shapes are a fairly literal guide for stylists to know the angles at which they should cut their client's hair. A "triangular" cut refers to a style that is longer in the front than in the back. This causes the cut to come to a slight point in the back, like a triangle. An A-line cut is the most popular form of a triangular cut, and the sharpness of the angle can vary depending on your preferences. On the other hand, "square" cuts refer to cuts that are the same length all the way around. If you're not sure what would work best for you, consult with your stylist. Colors If you're getting some sort of color on your hair, then there's an entirely different vocabulary list that you'll need to learn. Rather than overwhelming you, here is a quick list of some of the more common terms you'll hear in the salon: - Highlights: Streaks of lighter color woven throughout the hair to give the color a "sun-kissed" look.
- Low lights: Streaks of darker color woven throughout the hair; usually combined with highlights in order to give the hair color more depth.
- Ombre or melt: Color that gradually changes from darker at the roots of the hair to lighter at the tips.
- Full color: A complete change of hair color.
When getting a color job done, you may hear your stylist referring to the number of bowls she will be using. This refers to the amount of color product she has to mix up, and it will affect the price of your service; for example, a woman with very long hair who wants a full color will need a lot more bowls (and will therefore pay more) than a woman with short hair who wants highlights. Becoming familiar with these terms will make it easier for you to describe what you want so you can ensure you're satisfied with your next experience at a Santa Monica hair salon.
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