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envelopes at reception to use for tips. You can give the tip to your stylist directly or ask the receptionist to give it to her. If she has gone on to her next client while you are paying, pass the tip through the receptionist.

In a small, frequently visited salon you may feel comfortable with leaving your purse at your stylist's station while you are having your hair shampooed. However, it is not rude to bring your purse with you and set it next to the shampoo chair. Ultimately, you are liable for your own possessions.

Upscale salons will usually offer robes/smocks for those who are having their hair colored. These are usually thin wrap around robes that are made of the same material as the usual cape that is draped around you during a haircut. You can remove your shirt before putting on the robe or wear it over your shirt, if it fully covers your shirt. This is to protect your clothing while making it easier to move around than when you are draped in a cape.

Most aversions to haircuts can be lessened by asking questions at the salon. You are the client and have every right to take part in the decisions affecting your hair style. You should never feel pressured to buy products or even to go through with the haircut if you feel that the stylist is unwilling to listen to you during the pre-cut consultation.

Haircuts can cause some anxiety, but understanding the cause of that anxiety can help lessen it.

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