Do you usually pay for a Hair Consultation

[Shiloh]

I was made an appointment to see a hair care specialist. He analyzes your hair skin and scalp. He is supposed to be really good at giving you tips and helping you to find a regimen to fit you. The consultation is $35. Does that seem like a lot or is that normal. I wanted to talk to him about my options with my natural hair and I know that he specializes in natural and relaxed hair so I would like to know what he has to say but are consultations ususally free? Please respond soon as I have made my appointment for tomorrow and I would like to cancel in advance if I'm going to. I would like to know your opinion and suggestions.

Thanks

 

[ajargon02]

I was made an appointment to see a hair care specialist. He analyzes your hair skin and scalp. He is supposed to be really good at giving you tips and helping you to find a regimen to fit you. The consultation is $35. Does that seem like a lot or is that normal. I wanted to talk to him about my options with my natural hair and I know that he specializes in natural and relaxed hair so I would like to know what he has to say but are consultations ususally free? Please respond soon as I have made my appointment for tomorrow and I would like to cancel in advance if I'm going to. I would like to know your opinion and suggestions.

Thanks

Well depending on where you go. I have been to several salons where they want from $20 -$100 for the intial counseltation. Then when you make your appt that goes toward the service that you want. For me $35 isnt' that much, where as if I don't like him or the place, it was only $35. For "curve" like places, I have to really hear EXCELLENT word of mouth, and see the work, b4 putting down that kinda cash

 

[natstar]

I have heard of consultation fees going towards some type of service. If you feel as though it is worth it and this person is know for giving great consulations, go for it. However there is soooo much information on this board to take advantage of, I personally would forgo it unless I felt there were no other options.

 

[Mizani_Mrs]

I've never paid for one, but i'd surely be excited if i did find a 'specialist' in my area that did consults for $35. of course, id be paranoid that the guy would be a fluke and wouldn't know what he's talking about or that he'd just tell me everything that i've already learned from LHCF. But if you have already interviewed him on what exactly kind of info he can help you with, and did a BBB investigation, then i would go for it...

Let us know what he tells you!!!

 

[Kimberly]

I've never paid for one. I've only had two.

If I did pay for one, I'd want to make sure that I got my money's worth. Write down any questions that I had to make sure I didn't forget them when I got there.

 

[PaperClip]

I was made an appointment to see a hair care specialist. He analyzes your hair skin and scalp. He is supposed to be really good at giving you tips and helping you to find a regimen to fit you. The consultation is $35. Does that seem like a lot or is that normal. I wanted to talk to him about my options with my natural hair and I know that he specializes in natural and relaxed hair so I would like to know what he has to say but are consultations ususally free? Please respond soon as I have made my appointment for tomorrow and I would like to cancel in advance if I'm going to. I would like to know your opinion and suggestions.

Thanks

If I was in "big baller, shot caller" mode (meaning I was working and no longer a full-time grad student), I'd probably pay it just to show myself off... Yeah, kinda silly! LOL!

But a hair specialist worth his or her salt would let their work speak for itself. Maybe request some referrals of past or present clientele and get some first-hand stories about his work. Are you aware or can you find out about his training? Is he licensed? What about the place where he works? Is it a corporation or an independent salon? What are the prices for the services? Is there an arrangement that the consult fee can go toward payment for services rendered? What analytical methods does he use? Eyesight? Some kind of machine or light?

I recognize that this person wants to be paid for his time.... I'm just concerned about the exchange of goods/services for the fee. There should be a substantive exchange.... More than just something you could look up yourself or find out here at LCHF for (whisper) much less!

 

[Shiloh]

To be honest I hadn't thought of all of your suggestions. I read about his salon in Diane D'Costa's book "Textured Tresses" and thought I'd go see what he has to say. Now that I know, I'm going to make a list of questions. I think I may postpone my visit for a while. I have a tendency to be a bit impulsive about what I "need" for my hair. Thank you ladies.

Mizani Mrs, what's a BBB investigation?

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

I have heard of them and so far yours is the cheapiest I have heard. But in all honesty their suppose to give you a consultation anyway b4 even touching your hair that's just part of the service, if ya ask me.

 

[cicilypayne]

When a new patient comes in and wants to know what I think about his/her symptoms/complaints without me even touching them its 150. So I think an expert should be paid for there time and advice. I had two consultations today. Both were free but I would have paid if they asked.

 

[Tee]

I have never paid. I have had two.