HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST HAIR INSPIRATION PICTURES TO SHOW YOUR STYLIST
Why is choosing the right hair inspiration pictures to show your stylist so important? Well,
imagine getting a hairstyle, cut, or color that you love in theory, but not so much on you. If you
have been in that situation, you know what I am talking about. It doesn't feel good! Not only that,
now you have to figure out a way to fix it or walk around with a hairstyle that doesn't suit you.
Sometimes the pretty styles you like in photos may not look right on you.
Maybe the cut is not suitable for your face shape, the color is wrong for your skin tone, or it’s
just unflattering for one reason or another. Most of the time, we’re going in blind. We don’t know
how our new look is going to turn out until it’s too late.
Switching up your hairstyle is not an easy decision. For some women, it takes guts to do so.
Making big changes to your hair can be a little scary, especially when you’re not sure how it’s
going to look good on you. You could describe what you are looking for to your stylist and hope
it turns out how you want. But that is still not a guarantee. So the best way to convey the look
you’re trying to achieve to your stylist is through hair inspiration pictures. However, you want to
make sure you choose the right hair inspiration picture. How do you do that, you may ask? Keep
reading. This step-by-step guide is going to help you find the best hair inspiration picture.
1. Look For Similarities In The Photos
When gathering photos to take to your stylist, we recommend you pin and screenshot as many
photos as you can first. Then choose any hairstyles, cuts, and colors you like without
overthinking. After you’ve gathered a good collection of images, put them all in the same space,
whether on your Pinterest board or phone gallery, and try to find the similarities in those photos.
The patterns and similarities you notice among the hair inspiration pictures you have saved are
good indicators of the look you want to achieve. The next thing you want to do is narrow it down
a step further. Pick out your top five photos with the most similarities, and take them with you to
your stylist.
2. Compare The Hair Textures
If you are looking for a hairstyle with minimum everyday maintenance, you need to pay attention
to the hair texture on the inspiration photo and compare it to yours. It is human nature to want
what we don't have. So it is common for curly hair girls to find hair inspiration pictures where the
hairstyle works the best with models who have straight hair and the same way around. As a
result, many women end up unsatisfied with their hairstyle. To avoid this situation, what you
want to do first is determine how much energy you want to spend maintaining your hair every
day and if it’s something you’re willing to do. Then, compare the hair texture between you and
the model on your reference pictures. If the hair texture is the same, then go for it. If not, you
might want to reconsider that hairstyle or understand that your hair texture may require more
maintenance.
3. Pay Attention To The Face Shape
Does face shape truly matter? Well if you don't know your face shape, don't worry! We are not
here to school you about face shape and beauty standards. But if you are looking to get a
hairstyle with bangs or other types of layers, your stylist may make some suggestions or
changes according to your face shape. The result may not look similar to the inspiration photo
you brought in. But by altering the style, your stylist wants to give you something that best
compliments your facial features. Something to keep in mind when you are looking for hair
inspiration pictures.
4. Matching The Hair Color With Your Skin Tone
When it comes to skin tones, there are three types: warm, cool, and neutral. If you are looking to
switch things around and try a new color for your hair, you must select an inspiration picture with
colors that match yours. So if you bring a hair inspiration picture with a fair-skinned redhead and
you’re more of an olive-skinned blonde, your stylist might make some variations based on your
picture.
You don't know your skin tone? Don't worry! Your stylist can help you with that. Of course, no
one should tell you what to do, but any good stylist would make suggestions and
recommendations based on your skin tone, and how much maintenance you are willing to take
on. Another thing to keep in mind when picking the hair inspiration photo is photoshopping.
Many of the pictures you will find online have been edited and photoshopped. This means the
color could be saturated, which can be difficult for your stylist to match. Ask your stylist and they
will be happy to explain and help you choose what tones would be best for you.
Although choosing the right inspiration photo is rocket science, there is a lot more that goes into
it than just picking hairstyles that seem appealing to you. Following the steps we just discussed
will help you find the hairstyle that will compliment your unique beauty. Also, save you from
suffering hairstyle regrets.
