What is the role of a stylist during a consultation?

The role of a stylist during a consultation is fundamentally about understanding the client’s needs and making appropriate recommendations. This phase is crucial as it allows the stylist to gather information about the client’s preferences, hair type, lifestyle, and any specific concerns they may have. By assessing these factors, the stylist can suggest suitable services that will meet the client's expectations and provide the best outcomes for their hair.

This consultative approach is instrumental in establishing trust and rapport between the stylist and the client, fostering a positive experience and ensuring that the client feels heard and valued. It also helps prevent potential misunderstandings that could arise if the stylist were to proceed with a service without fully grasping the client’s desires.

In contrast, applying hair dye, providing hair products, or performing haircuts are tasks that occur after the consultation, based on the insights gained during that initial discussion. These activities are part of the service that follows an effective consultation, making the assessing and recommending aspect foundational to the styling process.