I ask for blonde streaks i walk away with ginger, i ask for a trim, they chop off heaps…im really not fussy person im pretty honest, i ask for chunky streaks i get streaks that are so fine they blend with my brown hair..i gave up on hair dressers years ago. I have been educating myself about hair. I will never everrrrrrr go back to a hairdresser everrrrrrrr again. I will learn to do it myself. 5 years in..best decision i have ever made.
I gave up. I went for the balayage with no price limit. I saved up 5 bills for my dream hair. Consult, everything. I ended up with black roots and brassy dried yellow hair (was okay but the toner washed out the first wash). My hair is naturally blond so this should not have happened. It was very hard to get rid of the black lowlights. She refused to do balayage and said it would be fine. I am now using a 9.5 blond ash box from walgreens and I have to be okay with this.
Exactly my point. I used to dye my hair myself for over 10 years, looked ok, suited my skintone. But I decided to leave my hair to the professionals, so I went to 3 hair stylists this year- big mistake. First treated me like shit, I felt miserable (got toned much darker than I wanted). Second just dyed my hair ashy total blonde instead of Californian blonde. Third- now I have fantastic ginger roots. I'm done
I took away ONE thing from this video….. YOU ARE AN AMAZING HAIR DRESSER. Never have i ever heard a hairdresser talk so passionately about client’s hair. I’m 35….. and hated every single haircut I’ve gotten. Where can I go get my hair cut and dyed by you?? 🥺🙏🏼
I love how you ask the client back to know exactly what they want. I had a haircut once where i said pretty clearly what i wanted; shorter, ALL dry ends shopped off, it's ok if its 5cm. So she cut and then she proudly said that she kept it as long as possible! I had her recut 2 times because she didn't cut enough. I even pointed at my hair saying to where she could cut. After the 2nd recut, i said it was ok, even though i wanted some more chopped of with layers.. but i was already there what felt like an eternity and i saw how tired she was. I think she was so influenced by clients who said what they wanted and didn't mean it that she was too scared to give me what i asked for :D I kinda felt sorry for her in the end. She got tipped and everything
I lived in a small town as teen (this was in the 90's) Whenever I'd get my hair cut there, the cut was fine, but they had absolutely NO idea how to style my hair. They would either slather a bunch of sticky stuff in it, or make me leave with damp, half frizzy hair. One time the stylist even tried to hand me the blow dryer to get me to do my own hair. My hair isn't complicated, it just has a little texture. Not even to the point of being curly. For a while I dreaded going in for cuts and did all I could to avoid it. When I moved to the city on my own, things things were SO much better. The stylists knew how to weild a round brush and send me off with beautiful hair. I didn't feel like I had to rush home and fix it. Or wash it. It was such a relief.
I can't imagine how hard it is for hairstylist. I am a very forgiving client, but I really don't think I have ever left a stylist with the hair color I want. The last time I went to a stylist I decided to take a picture of my own hair with the color I wanted. (I had achieved that color in the picture at home but it is so difficult getting the back) It was my natural hair color root that is like a 7 with a light butter blonde length in balayage type highlights. She made my hair salt and pepper colored. She processed the highlights way too long under heat and made the lowlights too dark with a very ashy tone.
Same here. You see all these amazing photos online but even with an inspiration pic I've never gotten anything close to what I wanted. I'll save money and do it myself.
I've NEVER left a salon happy with my hair. I go in, with specifics of what I want, and walk out with nothing close to it. Ask for ashy blonde balayage... walk out with highlights and them not even dying the rest, not even the roots full of greys. Go in asking for a natural ginger blonde... walk out with dark red. Ask for a longer detached a-line, specifying that I want the front sections to be a good 2-3" longer... walk out with.. not that. Not even an a-line. Front lined up. All of these from reputable salons and stylists. All of these that i vetted on socials and seen they did good work. They just never seem to do it for me.
i just love the way you explain things! i am not a hair professional and from the client’s perspective, i respect how professional, humble, and empathetic your point of view is. you are a born teacher (which i went to school for!) because you can really explain things clearly and without shaming the learner. you are awesome.
After seeing your face light up with the love you have for this upcoming master class, I can’t wait for you to release it!! Thank you for always being sharing your knowledge, in a a way that’s honest, direct, yet still kind. We love you, appreciate you, and certainly inspired. Cheers to you Sylvia! ❤️
Thanks to your videos and actually having had the privilege of being your client, I have the hair of my dreams! Not only that but it's mainly because of your videos that I learnt how to give myself blowouts and style my hair to look beautiful and feel confident every single day! Thank you, Silvia!
So many stylists now won’t even give any opinion. I give the type of haircut I want but I also want the stylists to let me know if my type of hair can be cut like that and it works for my hair. When I find that I stick with them for as long as I can.
Your whole look in this video -- that neutral shirt and orange/rust colored eyeshadow with the pop of blue on your nails -- I am living for it!! Gorgeous, just really compliments your coloring!!! 😍
I remember a haircut i had a long time ago like it was yesterday. I saved up money to go to a fancy salon in the city that had a big name, i was so excited to go to this salon and get the hair i wanted... The salon was extremely busy and the woman who sat me seemed super distracted as i showed her photos. I had virgin hair around 16-18 inches long and wanted my firts colouring experience to be special. I showed pictures cut out of magazines (this was 2008) of deep plum hair and knew that my hair would have to be lightened. The woman said cool and took me to get my hair washed. Another girl came over, someone different, and started putting my hair into sectins and elastics. Again, i had never had my hair coloured before so i wast sure of the process. She took a big pair of scissoris and cut off one of the lengths in the elastic... I GASPED!!!! She looked at me confised and pointed to the pictyre on top of the pile infort of me of a deep plum PIXIE CUT!!!! To make matters worse the first cut she made was on the top section so i couldnt even just go for an undercut.... theyhad to carry on with the pixie cut as i cried and was so angry, They told me to calm down and still demanded payment while i stood crying. I was too old to be treated like a teen but too young to know what i know now. worst experience of my life!
I have to admit I lived in bigger cities most of my life and hated my hair! Actually moved to a small town in Colorado and this lady understands my hair and I love it every time she cuts it! I’m in a bigger city now and refuse to see anyone!😂 I will be in desperate need of a trim when I get back home? But she’s like you! Totally listened, then made her suggestions which were spot on! She knew what I wanted before I did! Got to give great kiddos to amazing hair dressers everywhere! You are magic!
These comments! I agree, maybe 2 times I've left a salon happy. I have thick, curly, kinky & fine hair. They want to thin it or layer it. I had one stylist "stack" my hair in back!? It took months to grow out. Count me in as another woman who won't go to a salon again. Sylvia, pretty sure I'd trust you though.
I’ve never left a salon happy with my hair as well. I usually have a short gradual bob with longer ends on the front. It’s is nearly impossible to find a stylist who doesn’t screw up this haircut. I’ve left feeling so embarrassed and ugly. I wish i had long hair but my hair just doesn’t grow. Then the color. The number one thing I always say is NO GOLDEN tones. And EVERY time I leave with golden tones. I always ask for cool and they still will do something golden. It’s unreal. My last appointment a month ago has destroyed my hair. And this is supposed to be a higher end salon. The first two appointments she did ok. I was going lighter from about a level 4 originally. By this third appointment I was already about level 7/8 and we were supposed to go lighter and cooler. I was very specific that I don’t want a full blonde color because it’s not flattering on me. I need dimension. I mentioned that in each appointment. And I also said I do not want brown roots-like no brown root smudge. It was supposed to be black. She ended doing a full bleach, no foils, and when she was washing me out she said oh I don’t have the toner you wanted for the roots so I’ll just use what I have. Which ended up being a copper golden brown. The root color was hideous. Like a shiny penny. And my hair color so ugly. It was still a golden yellow and had so many orangey looking streaks through it. I hated it and we decided I would come back next day to correct it. She ended up doing a bleach wash on me and darken my roots. But she used 40 volume and left it on for 30 minutes. My hair started to break off everywhere. And she messed of the roots. She did black but it looks banded and some of the copper still stayed. So after spending almost $300 I’m left with what looks like grown out roots, a copper band. And then golden colored hair. And it’s completely damaged. It’s jagged and shorter than my chin and it looks like a have baby hairs all over because it’s all broken off. I’m so depressed.
I'm never really happy with my colour. I never know what to tell her. I say I don't want stripey highlights and I want the face framing highlights but then she doesn't do them thicker she just does normal highlights in the front. I want what you have, can you explain what yours is? Balayage, root smudge, highlights? Like I love when you can't see where the highlights start, they are blended at the root but they also stand out like yours.
This is good video idea, dissecting popular looks and naming what it is. I personally have baby lights all over to softly lighten by base. I have balayaged ends and a root smudge to soften my roots.
@@Ellebangs yessss, it would be an amazing video! I show pictures and try to explain what I want and I say root smudge and it never happens. Thank you so much. I'll have to say exactly this!
@@Ellebangs Just pause the video get your phone out & take a picture of her.Then just show it to tour hairdresser. I've taken pictures that way & taken them in & showed the hair stylest. That way they can actually see the hairstyle.
Hello Sylvia! I have to agree with Sabine, not all hairdressers are quite honest when explaining things. Four and a half years ago I did go for the last time to the hair salon. All I asked for was for 1" trimming and to retouch the color. By the time I looked up from being on my Mobile phone. I thought 'Good'. A couple of days later my hair was falling off. I went back to Michaela and showed her. She shrugged it off as 'maybe you should buy one of these products on the wall to fix the problem' This made me furious. During the next four years my hair has struggled with absorbing nutrients. I wanted my money back but unfortunately they don't refund. I'd begun washing my hair once a week, sometimes once a month. Once with just conditioner not shampoo and I've bought chemical free, vegan hair products. My hair is showing its original shine and shape all thanks to you and your wonderful advice. I don't trust anyone with cutting my hair anymore so I cut it myself, just a small trim. I am very excited about your Masterclass. I will definitely watch it! Thank you! 💕 💕
Hi! Could you do a video in the near future about what products to use/how to for air drying hair?…. For reference I have long length with a slight curtain bang… fine but full amount of hair… not color treated…. thanks 😊
I feel like I need a pep talk from Silvia every time before I get my hair done. Communicating this stuff feels so hard! Is it just me or does it seem like it gets harder the better you get to know your stylist and the more friendly you become? I get distracted by friendly chit chat and sometimes feel awkward being super direct and detailed. I used to switch up stylists every few years almost entirely for this reason 🤦♀️
When I wanted to look for a salon to go to first I looked for the reviews and based on salon which has good reviews I go there. I leave that salon feeling like a model 😊🌈
Love your video very extensive and informative. I can relate to what you’re saying I had been going to the same hairdresser for five years but I always end up with the same style. My hair has been highlighted low lighted. I’m getting bored. I can sayi haven’t been wowed by a look. Now I’m staring to gray. Sometimes I wanna give up
I've seen this a lot recently, people who want you to understand the lingo and differences, but they don't want you to use the lingo, like what? if I truly understand a concept it shouldn't matter the words I use, rather creating understanding around what I would like to have by the end of the session. You can't say you want to spread the knowledge and at the same time treat me like I'm 5. I get this a lot at the Dr's. English is not my first language, and I picked up some highly technical terms that ARE the terms I GO TO automatically. "Use your own words" - These ARE my words! Everyone has a blueprint for communication, and I swear, you have to relate to it and talk to them in their accepted way that will ultimately make the communication the best it can be. And yeah, sometimes people just want you to use words and concepts that will make them feel superior explaining to you what you already know.
Love your video very extensive and informative. I can relate to what you’re saying I had been going to the same hairdresser for five years but I always end up with the same style. My hair has been highlighted low lighted. I’m getting bored.
You really explained well what it is that makes it hard for hairstylists to give us the kind of hair we want. This was super interesting, I’ve learned a few things I should be more mindful of when going to see my hairstylist. I’m actually currently in the process of changing and finding a hairstylist that I can be loyal to. Thanks for the video :)
I’ve been having issues lately, had to leave my regular stylist I used for years because he always acted like I was a bother and would rush through like crazy and the last straw was a super baaaaad haircut and I was through! I’ve tried two new stylist and I’ll be darn if they both RUSH also and I feel like no one is listening to me when I tell them what I want! The color nor the cut have turned out right yet! I just don’t understand with what I pay WHY do they all act as if they have to rush you out the door!? Your hair color is what I WANT yet I leave every stylist with orangy/yellow looking hair 🤦♀️🤷♀️😩
YOU❣️ My dear, are THAT ARTIST that people like me; I can cut my own hair, I can fix other people’s hair, I can easily choose and apply plain “boxed colour”, I can “connect” bangs to sides in order to soften someone’s shitty “bangs”… you know right? So, I WILL DEF PAY FOR YOUR TUTORIALS because there’s a market for moi. I respect you very much - you are a sweetheart; beauty, brains and practicality ❣️ you speak your truth. To those who can’t handle it?!?! DON’T WATCH AND/OR WRITE negative comments.
Haha thank you for noticing! I did an Olaplex treatment by mixing two of their products. I will be doing a video explaining exactly what each OLAPLEX product is for and how to cocktail them for the perfect results. I really should practice more what I preach. I'm such an advocate for treating and nourish your hair and lately I had been neglecting my hair!
A big reason I hate my hair is I have a big stupid cowlick in the back of my head and I don’t know how to correct it lol. I couldn’t stop staring at your hair in this video it looks beautiful…sooo excited for your master class ❤️
A lot of People go to Salons gravitating to the Tendriest person there , nope u gotta go in and Get whoever is Best at what they do! Either u got a stylist that are amazing at color, and others that are good at cutting ! sometimes It’s Not the Same Person !! Or Even the same Salon! Get someone With Years Experience ! 2-4 years is Nothing !!! U gotta go To someone that has Years down the line and Can tackle anything ! With Confidence !
I’m giving the center part a go. Thanks to you. Bangs need more length but I’m braving it out. Ha! Virgin hair here. Silver with streaks of brown. I plan on a consultation with you in the future ❤️
is the class only for hairdressers? Sylvia, not every hairdresser is honest as you and want to make clients their dream hair. Many years ago, I always asked the hairdresser for cool blonde Highlights and always received golden Highlights. One day I really asked her what is going on here and she grinned and told me, she anyway always made me golden Highlights on purpose.
That’s awful!!! My moms stylist was out on maternity leave but left the exact formula for the stylist who was filling in for her. After she rinsed she told my mom “oh I used a different color because I thought it would look better” when my mom already loved the original one. She never ran the idea past her and just did what she liked. Needless to say my mom was pissed and rightfully so. Once her stylist was back she told her about it and it wasn’t the fist time she had done that to a client and ended up getting fired 😬
Hi!! No, the class is for anyone wanting to up their beauty game. Making you an expert in your own beauty, personality by learning your face shape, body shape, skin tone and how to gain genuine confidence!
If only every hairdresser used the same approach as you, things would rarely go wrong. The communication is often an issue that is often overlooked by both parts and in some salons, as a client, I have been afraid to speak. Some great hairdressers are really shy and also afraid to offend us the clients and don’t tell what the issue really is...
I couldn't imagine going into a salon all whatever goes like that! In LA getting your hair done is expensive can't be out here investing in something you aren't sure about! I've watched like 10 of your videos, made pro con lists for different colors, pinterest boards with color goals and one separate with more realistic hair goals, etc before the appointment.
And I'm lucky to have a good hairdresser. So much so that I'd rather just wait a year and grow out my dirty blonde then risk it.. Trust issues from having my super long hair as a Teen chopped too much
Hello Elle! I love your chanell and been with you for years! You have always been my go to for "diy at home" hair lol. I recently shaved my head to start from 0, any tips on the process of growing it back or recommendations as to products? Or anything really! Massage? SOS please!
Sometimes I think we don't like our hair because we are not in a good place mentally. I felt so bad for my hair dresser one time I got my hair done because I liked the haircut but I had just had a bad day. My face did not reflect how I felt about my hair but rather how sad I was in general.
Thank you for your honestly and maturity, It takes a lot to admit this. Which is why we as hairdressers need to be therapists along with being hair artist masters.
The problem I'm running into right now is not about disliking a haircut - I actually am generally happy with the result when I leave the salon - but feeling like I need to change something. I'm looking at photos from when I was in high school twenty five years ago and noticing my hair cut hasn't really changed. I get caught because I know whatever change happens also has to deal with the large patches of gray on top of my head that need to be covered.
I’m 35 and I’ve basically had the exact same hair style since I was about 13. Long hair layered at the ends with long curtain bangs, I don’t dislike it but I also don’t necessarily love it. I did cut it short once but I wear my hair in a ponytail a lot and I didn’t like my little tiny ponytail. I just don’t really know what else to do with it 🤷🏻♀️
I think people always want what they can’t have that’s partly why they are not happy when they leave the salon. I have very fine medium to dark brown hair with a wavy texture. So of course I want thick blonde hair or Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman thick red hair. It’s never going to actually do that. The pandemic helped me grow my hair finally to a really pretty length. And I just focused on hair masks and like not trying to mess with the color until I know exactly what I want. And it looks really healthy and long and I’m finally kind of happy with it.
Im planning to go to the hairdresser for my birthday for the first time. i've found already a very specific picture of the color that i would like to dye my hair. but just to make it more clear i looked up information at what levels the hair color is since it also has highlights added. My explenation would be " Level 8 hair color on the warm side with highlights and a slight pink shine to it, with roots staying dark." Would that be clear enough for the hairdresser?
So many hairstylists are either great in knowing their color and suck at style or cutting or they cut great suck in color is hard to find a hairdresser with a great knowledge in color , style, and cut i have had great color hairstylists but then heir cut or style was mediocre and that is a fact
I had a coworker who went to get her hair done one afternoon and told me she was going to go platinum Marilyn Monroe blonde. She was kinda basic, sort of a natural mousy brown to dark blonde, medium length bob with slight natural wave. She said, "you know I've been thinking about it, and I just think I'm ready to make a change like this." She didn't strike me as a platinum blonde type but I'm all for people making big splashy hair decisions so I said "eff yeah go for it, man." She came back the next day and with subtle highlights. She was clearly talked out of it by her stylist. It makes me laugh so much because she is exactly the kind of person who would flip out if the expectation in her head doesn't match reality and the stylist smelled that a mile away.
Sylvia ur just such a beautiful person! I’ve watched u On Here for years (erm ok sounds a bit weird haha) but I’ve watched u grow, and I just think u might need to read this and know what I think of you. I know I’m A total stranger all the way from the uk actually as well , but I am also a hairdresser, and I feel like ur videos have helped me through the years so I just wanted to give something small back Sending lots of genuine love to u xoxo
OMG. This video probably should not have made me laugh so much but it did. I feel so sorry for hairdressers now and I actually feel bad for mine. I think I have done some of this 😂.
The last time I really loved my hair was 4 years ago when i got ombre with black roots and light ends. After that I’ve had a few times a more modernized look that reminds me of the hair i loved. I have had balayage with brown roots, highlights etc. But those more ”modern” hairstyles always look somehow kind of dull on me.
Would you consider inventing a halo or ponytail for fine hair. I’ve spent over $1000.00 trying to find one that works. They are all heavy and thick. The ponytail circumference are I’m usually around 2”
@@happywife-e7g Yes, you would think someone in the hair industry would recognize that these hair pieces do not work for fine hair. I had purchased one ponytail that almost wrapped around my wrist. My recent halo is so heavy and large. I have a small head. 💁♀️
I’m super frustrated because I cannot find how to get a consultation even though I am following the links and websites. I get to a certain page and there is no link or further information. HELP.
I had long hair and I wanted highlights and to cut it into a long bob but a little longer but it’s so short and the hair lady said I’d look good with layers and it looks bad what should I do to help it grow
Keep it in good condition by protecting it when you blow-dry or use hot tools on it. I take a hair/skin/nails supplement when I'm growing my hair. It really does help!
Hello everyone, i need help :( i have been struggling with the same hair concern for years. My natural hair is 1A wavy and i always straightened my hair as it get really puffy if i don’t. I always use hair mask once a week and use heat protectant before styling my hair. In the room temperature, my hair looks healthy just like normal hair. In the air conditioned room, my hair becomes dry, stiff, puffy and the ends is brittle. In the hot weather, my hair becomes puffy, frizzy, and looked really damaged. On rainy days, my hair becomes super poofy and super frizzy. Even if i do the wavy hair routine, my hair won’t last longer as the waves only stay for a day. Because of this, i have never been confident to wear my hair as it is. I always do ponytails or tie my hair in any style. My hair has always been my biggest insecurity. I am thinking of doing keratin treatment but im afraid of damaging my hair even more as the keratin treatment only last for about 6 months and my hair will be back to normal. What should i do?
I just want to know how to get my hair to grow fast! I had an awful cut a few months ago, the "stylist" ruined my hair, cut it way too short, and uneven. I've cried over this many times.
Coconut oil, biotin, trimming split ends when you see them, don't color your hair too often, don't wash it everyday and use a heat protectant before using hot tools has helped me drastically.
So, I’m older now (and im keeping it long ,damn it!)….people comment they love it BUTTTTTT……leaning on it feels awful. Like barbed wire . I’ve tried every product I can afford. Suggestions anyone?
I've never loved my hair simply because it is fine and frizzy. If I use heat on it too much it breaks off so I'm stuck with a perma Bob. And if I don't use heat it breaks off anyway because of water damage and also just looks frizzy and crap, even with hair products. There's no winning tbh and it's no hairstylists fault. That's what I was born with.
What I dislike about my hair: - I lose sooo much of it every day. - I've had gray hair strands since I was like 21-22, even if none of my parents had that early graying. - A lot of small hairs (that are growing out) sticking out on my head.. so my hair looks very frizzy.
My hairdresser over bleached my hair and it broke off in several places especially at the front so it looks like i have bangs…. It grows back so slowly so I’m super disappointed…. I think i will just do my own hair next time…. Still i could cry when i look in the mirror…
Why do hairdressers always push cutting my hair, pretty sure it's just for the extra cash. It's so irritating, I would rather just pay extra for a deep conditioning treatment.
I can only speak for my self, but a cut will have more benefits to your hair than a treatment will in the long run. I will offer a treatment on top of a cut but never really in place of one.
I hate my hair because I have two chronic illnesses and it completely thinned out my hair and dried it up. There is no shampoo or treatment that can address these issues. I take supplements & medicine and scalp and hair treatments. Nothing works except buying hair extensions.
Hi! Yes I evaluate your hair and help you either with hair color formulas or products so you can achieve your dream hair at home. I started doing this during the pandemic when Salons were closed to help my audience still love their hair. I learned that there was a bog need for this service that I have continued to offer this service even after salons opening back up.
I'm starting to think the answer to this is very simple: no hair color will suit you as much as your natural virgin hair 🤷🏻♀️ and this reality hits hard personally cause white hair has come 😢
My hair is just super thin and I don’t have a lot of it because doctors refused to treat my thyroid problems for years. I’ve been wearing tape extensions for almost two years now and it’s the best thing tbh.
Im sorry you haven't been able to treat your health issues but glad you have found somthing to help with hair confidence. Extension are are incredible and help in so0o many ways
I ask for blonde streaks i walk away with ginger, i ask for a trim, they chop off heaps…im really not fussy person im pretty honest, i ask for chunky streaks i get streaks that are so fine they blend with my brown hair..i gave up on hair dressers years ago. I have been educating myself about hair. I will never everrrrrrr go back to a hairdresser everrrrrrrr again. I will learn to do it myself. 5 years in..best decision i have ever made.
I gave up. I went for the balayage with no price limit. I saved up 5 bills for my dream hair. Consult, everything. I ended up with black roots and brassy dried yellow hair (was okay but the toner washed out the first wash). My hair is naturally blond so this should not have happened. It was very hard to get rid of the black lowlights. She refused to do balayage and said it would be fine. I am now using a 9.5 blond ash box from walgreens and I have to be okay with this.
So sad....I am a hairstylist and that bothers me so much. There are those of us that do listen
Exactly my point. I used to dye my hair myself for over 10 years, looked ok, suited my skintone. But I decided to leave my hair to the professionals, so I went to 3 hair stylists this year- big mistake. First treated me like shit, I felt miserable (got toned much darker than I wanted). Second just dyed my hair ashy total blonde instead of Californian blonde. Third- now I have fantastic ginger roots. I'm done
@@Janna_965 I feel you 100%!!!!
Exactly!!! 💯💯💯
I took away ONE thing from this video….. YOU ARE AN AMAZING HAIR DRESSER. Never have i ever heard a hairdresser talk so passionately about client’s hair. I’m 35….. and hated every single haircut I’ve gotten. Where can I go get my hair cut and dyed by you?? 🥺🙏🏼
I love how you ask the client back to know exactly what they want.
I had a haircut once where i said pretty clearly what i wanted; shorter, ALL dry ends shopped off, it's ok if its 5cm.
So she cut and then she proudly said that she kept it as long as possible! I had her recut 2 times because she didn't cut enough. I even pointed at my hair saying to where she could cut. After the 2nd recut, i said it was ok, even though i wanted some more chopped of with layers.. but i was already there what felt like an eternity and i saw how tired she was.
I think she was so influenced by clients who said what they wanted and didn't mean it that she was too scared to give me what i asked for :D
I kinda felt sorry for her in the end. She got tipped and everything
I've had that happen to me too. Multiple times. So annoying
I lived in a small town as teen (this was in the 90's) Whenever I'd get my hair cut there, the cut was fine, but they had absolutely NO idea how to style my hair. They would either slather a bunch of sticky stuff in it, or make me leave with damp, half frizzy hair. One time the stylist even tried to hand me the blow dryer to get me to do my own hair. My hair isn't complicated, it just has a little texture. Not even to the point of being curly. For a while I dreaded going in for cuts and did all I could to avoid it. When I moved to the city on my own, things things were SO much better. The stylists knew how to weild a round brush and send me off with beautiful hair. I didn't feel like I had to rush home and fix it. Or wash it. It was such a relief.
I can't imagine how hard it is for hairstylist. I am a very forgiving client, but I really don't think I have ever left a stylist with the hair color I want. The last time I went to a stylist I decided to take a picture of my own hair with the color I wanted. (I had achieved that color in the picture at home but it is so difficult getting the back) It was my natural hair color root that is like a 7 with a light butter blonde length in balayage type highlights. She made my hair salt and pepper colored. She processed the highlights way too long under heat and made the lowlights too dark with a very ashy tone.
Same here. You see all these amazing photos online but even with an inspiration pic I've never gotten anything close to what I wanted. I'll save money and do it myself.
I've NEVER left a salon happy with my hair.
I go in, with specifics of what I want, and walk out with nothing close to it.
Ask for ashy blonde balayage... walk out with highlights and them not even dying the rest, not even the roots full of greys.
Go in asking for a natural ginger blonde... walk out with dark red.
Ask for a longer detached a-line, specifying that I want the front sections to be a good 2-3" longer... walk out with.. not that. Not even an a-line. Front lined up.
All of these from reputable salons and stylists. All of these that i vetted on socials and seen they did good work.
They just never seem to do it for me.
Oh that’s bad I’m sorry!
Gurl same
I have the exact same experience
i just love the way you explain things! i am not a hair professional and from the client’s perspective, i respect how professional, humble, and empathetic your point of view is. you are a born teacher (which i went to school for!) because you can really explain things clearly and without shaming the learner. you are awesome.
After seeing your face light up with the love you have for this upcoming master class, I can’t wait for you to release it!! Thank you for always being sharing your knowledge, in a a way that’s honest, direct, yet still kind. We love you, appreciate you, and certainly inspired. Cheers to you Sylvia! ❤️
Thanks to your videos and actually having had the privilege of being your client, I have the hair of my dreams! Not only that but it's mainly because of your videos that I learnt how to give myself blowouts and style my hair to look beautiful and feel confident every single day! Thank you, Silvia!
So many stylists now won’t even give any opinion. I give the type of haircut I want but I also want the stylists to let me know if my type of hair can be cut like that and it works for my hair. When I find that I stick with them for as long as I can.
SAME.
Your whole look in this video -- that neutral shirt and orange/rust colored eyeshadow with the pop of blue on your nails -- I am living for it!! Gorgeous, just really compliments your coloring!!! 😍
I remember a haircut i had a long time ago like it was yesterday. I saved up money to go to a fancy salon in the city that had a big name, i was so excited to go to this salon and get the hair i wanted... The salon was extremely busy and the woman who sat me seemed super distracted as i showed her photos. I had virgin hair around 16-18 inches long and wanted my firts colouring experience to be special. I showed pictures cut out of magazines (this was 2008) of deep plum hair and knew that my hair would have to be lightened. The woman said cool and took me to get my hair washed. Another girl came over, someone different, and started putting my hair into sectins and elastics. Again, i had never had my hair coloured before so i wast sure of the process. She took a big pair of scissoris and cut off one of the lengths in the elastic... I GASPED!!!! She looked at me confised and pointed to the pictyre on top of the pile infort of me of a deep plum PIXIE CUT!!!! To make matters worse the first cut she made was on the top section so i couldnt even just go for an undercut.... theyhad to carry on with the pixie cut as i cried and was so angry, They told me to calm down and still demanded payment while i stood crying. I was too old to be treated like a teen but too young to know what i know now. worst experience of my life!
I have to admit I lived in bigger cities most of my life and hated my hair! Actually moved to a small town in Colorado and this lady understands my hair and I love it every time she cuts it! I’m in a bigger city now and refuse to see anyone!😂 I will be in desperate need of a trim when I get back home? But she’s like you! Totally listened, then made her suggestions which were spot on! She knew what I wanted before I did! Got to give great kiddos to amazing hair dressers everywhere! You are magic!
These comments! I agree, maybe 2 times I've left a salon happy. I have thick, curly, kinky & fine hair. They want to thin it or layer it. I had one stylist "stack" my hair in back!? It took months to grow out. Count me in as another woman who won't go to a salon again. Sylvia, pretty sure I'd trust you though.
I’ve never left a salon happy with my hair as well. I usually have a short gradual bob with longer ends on the front. It’s is nearly impossible to find a stylist who doesn’t screw up this haircut. I’ve left feeling so embarrassed and ugly. I wish i had long hair but my hair just doesn’t grow. Then the color. The number one thing I always say is NO GOLDEN tones. And EVERY time I leave with golden tones. I always ask for cool and they still will do something golden. It’s unreal. My last appointment a month ago has destroyed my hair. And this is supposed to be a higher end salon. The first two appointments she did ok. I was going lighter from about a level 4 originally. By this third appointment I was already about level 7/8 and we were supposed to go lighter and cooler. I was very specific that I don’t want a full blonde color because it’s not flattering on me. I need dimension. I mentioned that in each appointment. And I also said I do not want brown roots-like no brown root smudge. It was supposed to be black. She ended doing a full bleach, no foils, and when she was washing me out she said oh I don’t have the toner you wanted for the roots so I’ll just use what I have. Which ended up being a copper golden brown. The root color was hideous. Like a shiny penny. And my hair color so ugly. It was still a golden yellow and had so many orangey looking streaks through it. I hated it and we decided I would come back next day to correct it. She ended up doing a bleach wash on me and darken my roots. But she used 40 volume and left it on for 30 minutes. My hair started to break off everywhere. And she messed of the roots. She did black but it looks banded and some of the copper still stayed. So after spending almost $300 I’m left with what looks like grown out roots, a copper band. And then golden colored hair. And it’s completely damaged. It’s jagged and shorter than my chin and it looks like a have baby hairs all over because it’s all broken off. I’m so depressed.
that's so rough because a bob and highlights are super duper hard to do on yourself. I hope you don't hate your hair anymore
Can you please do a video on what a consultation looks like for both a haircut or color.
I'm never really happy with my colour. I never know what to tell her. I say I don't want stripey highlights and I want the face framing highlights but then she doesn't do them thicker she just does normal highlights in the front. I want what you have, can you explain what yours is? Balayage, root smudge, highlights? Like I love when you can't see where the highlights start, they are blended at the root but they also stand out like yours.
This is good video idea, dissecting popular looks and naming what it is. I personally have baby lights all over to softly lighten by base. I have balayaged ends and a root smudge to soften my roots.
@@Ellebangs yessss, it would be an amazing video! I show pictures and try to explain what I want and I say root smudge and it never happens. Thank you so much. I'll have to say exactly this!
@@Ellebangs - I think that is a great video idea!
@@Ellebangs Just pause the video get your phone out & take a picture of her.Then just show it to tour hairdresser. I've taken pictures that way & taken them in & showed the hair stylest. That way they can actually see the hairstyle.
Hello Sylvia!
I have to agree with Sabine, not all hairdressers are quite honest when explaining things. Four and a half years ago I did go for the last time to the hair salon. All I asked for was for 1" trimming and to retouch the color. By the time I looked up from being on my Mobile phone. I thought 'Good'. A couple of days later my hair was falling off. I went back to Michaela and showed her. She shrugged it off as 'maybe you should buy one of these products on the wall to fix the problem' This made me furious. During the next four years my hair has struggled with absorbing nutrients. I wanted my money back but unfortunately they don't refund. I'd begun washing my hair once a week, sometimes once a month. Once with just conditioner not shampoo and I've bought chemical free, vegan hair products. My hair is showing its original shine and shape all thanks to you and your wonderful advice. I don't trust anyone with cutting my hair anymore so I cut it myself, just a small trim. I am very excited about your Masterclass. I will definitely watch it! Thank you! 💕 💕
Hi! Could you do a video in the near future about what products to use/how to for air drying hair?…. For reference I have long length with a slight curtain bang… fine but full amount of hair… not color treated…. thanks 😊
This is a good idea, I will add it to the list
I feel like I need a pep talk from Silvia every time before I get my hair done. Communicating this stuff feels so hard! Is it just me or does it seem like it gets harder the better you get to know your stylist and the more friendly you become? I get distracted by friendly chit chat and sometimes feel awkward being super direct and detailed. I used to switch up stylists every few years almost entirely for this reason 🤦♀️
When I wanted to look for a salon to go to first I looked for the reviews and based on salon which has good reviews I go there. I leave that salon feeling like a model 😊🌈
Love your video very extensive and informative. I can relate to what you’re saying I had been going to the same hairdresser for five years but I always end up with the same style. My hair has been highlighted low lighted. I’m getting bored. I can sayi haven’t been wowed by a look. Now I’m staring to gray. Sometimes I wanna give up
I think this was one of the best most informative and helpful videos you have done! Can’t wait for the Master Class 💛
I've seen this a lot recently, people who want you to understand the lingo and differences, but they don't want you to use the lingo, like what? if I truly understand a concept it shouldn't matter the words I use, rather creating understanding around what I would like to have by the end of the session.
You can't say you want to spread the knowledge and at the same time treat me like I'm 5. I get this a lot at the Dr's. English is not my first language, and I picked up some highly technical terms that ARE the terms I GO TO automatically. "Use your own words" - These ARE my words!
Everyone has a blueprint for communication, and I swear, you have to relate to it and talk to them in their accepted way that will ultimately make the communication the best it can be. And yeah, sometimes people just want you to use words and concepts that will make them feel superior explaining to you what you already know.
Love your video very extensive and informative. I can relate to what you’re saying I had been going to the same hairdresser for five years but I always end up with the same style. My hair has been highlighted low lighted. I’m getting bored.
You really explained well what it is that makes it hard for hairstylists to give us the kind of hair we want. This was super interesting, I’ve learned a few things I should be more mindful of when going to see my hairstylist. I’m actually currently in the process of changing and finding a hairstylist that I can be loyal to. Thanks for the video :)
My hair is always a mess, both curly and straight, great video, blessings Maggie
I’ve been having issues lately, had to leave my regular stylist I used for years because he always acted like I was a bother and would rush through like crazy and the last straw was a super baaaaad haircut and I was through! I’ve tried two new stylist and I’ll be darn if they both RUSH also and I feel like no one is listening to me when I tell them what I want! The color nor the cut have turned out right yet! I just don’t understand with what I pay WHY do they all act as if they have to rush you out the door!? Your hair color is what I WANT yet I leave every stylist with orangy/yellow looking hair 🤦♀️🤷♀️😩
Same here. I've just been learning to do it myself. It takes time and you have to be very careful.
YOU❣️ My dear, are THAT ARTIST that people like me; I can cut my own hair, I can fix other people’s hair, I can easily choose and apply plain “boxed colour”, I can “connect” bangs to sides in order to soften someone’s shitty “bangs”… you know right? So, I WILL DEF PAY FOR YOUR TUTORIALS because there’s a market for moi. I respect you very much - you are a sweetheart; beauty, brains and practicality ❣️ you speak your truth. To those who can’t handle it?!?! DON’T WATCH AND/OR WRITE negative comments.
I’m moving to Texas I can t wait to do my research , and find a great stylist like your self . Love love this video .
Looking forward to the Masterclass! I love that platform and I'm sure your class will be awesome. Congrats!
You hair looks amazing today like a silk. What did you use to archive that shine. Looks beautiful
Haha thank you for noticing! I did an Olaplex treatment by mixing two of their products. I will be doing a video explaining exactly what each OLAPLEX product is for and how to cocktail them for the perfect results. I really should practice more what I preach. I'm such an advocate for treating and nourish your hair and lately I had been neglecting my hair!
@@Ellebangs Great. I can’t wait to see that video. Thank you for sharing all your tips and tricks for the hair. ❤️
@@Ellebangs yes please make this video!! I want my hair this shiny 👍🏻
Love this video! It was so helpful and your new video out-ro is amazing!!!
thanks for noticing! We are working on rebranding everything for the New Master CLass Launch on November 1st! Thank you for noticing!
Oh my gosh I’m so excited to book this masterclass!! You’ve been changing my personal beauty game for years and this is spectacular 🥺👏🏻💯🥰
A big reason I hate my hair is I have a big stupid cowlick in the back of my head and I don’t know how to correct it lol. I couldn’t stop staring at your hair in this video it looks beautiful…sooo excited for your master class ❤️
Thank you lovely!
A lot of People go to Salons gravitating to the Tendriest person there , nope u gotta go in and Get whoever is Best at what they do! Either u got a stylist that are amazing at color, and others that are good at cutting ! sometimes It’s Not the Same Person !! Or Even the same Salon! Get someone With Years Experience ! 2-4 years is Nothing !!! U gotta go To someone that has Years down the line and Can tackle anything ! With Confidence !
Interesting topic.
Congratulations on your Masterclass ! 🥂🍾
Thank You!
I’m giving the center part a go. Thanks to you. Bangs need more length but I’m braving it out. Ha! Virgin hair here. Silver with streaks of brown. I plan on a consultation with you in the future ❤️
This was so helpful thanks ❤️
is the class only for hairdressers? Sylvia, not every hairdresser is honest as you and want to make clients their dream hair. Many years ago, I always asked the hairdresser for cool blonde Highlights and always received golden Highlights. One day I really asked her what is going on here and she grinned and told me, she anyway always made me golden Highlights on purpose.
That’s awful!!! My moms stylist was out on maternity leave but left the exact formula for the stylist who was filling in for her. After she rinsed she told my mom “oh I used a different color because I thought it would look better” when my mom already loved the original one. She never ran the idea past her and just did what she liked. Needless to say my mom was pissed and rightfully so. Once her stylist was back she told her about it and it wasn’t the fist time she had done that to a client and ended up getting fired 😬
Hi!! No, the class is for anyone wanting to up their beauty game. Making you an expert in your own beauty, personality by learning your face shape, body shape, skin tone and how to gain genuine confidence!
@@laurac86 as a Hairstylist? I have to say that is so unacceptable. There are good Hairstylist out there, that actually listen.
This happens so often and with any color & highlights it's not a cheap service.
If only every hairdresser used the same approach as you, things would rarely go wrong. The communication is often an issue that is often overlooked by both parts and in some salons, as a client, I have been afraid to speak. Some great hairdressers are really shy and also afraid to offend us the clients and don’t tell what the issue really is...
I couldn't imagine going into a salon all whatever goes like that! In LA getting your hair done is expensive can't be out here investing in something you aren't sure about! I've watched like 10 of your videos, made pro con lists for different colors, pinterest boards with color goals and one separate with more realistic hair goals, etc before the appointment.
And I'm lucky to have a good hairdresser. So much so that I'd rather just wait a year and grow out my dirty blonde then risk it..
Trust issues from having my super long hair as a Teen chopped too much
Hello Elle! I love your chanell and been with you for years! You have always been my go to for "diy at home" hair lol. I recently shaved my head to start from 0, any tips on the process of growing it back or recommendations as to products? Or anything really! Massage? SOS please!
Sometimes I think we don't like our hair because we are not in a good place mentally. I felt so bad for my hair dresser one time I got my hair done because I liked the haircut but I had just had a bad day. My face did not reflect how I felt about my hair but rather how sad I was in general.
Thank you for your honestly and maturity, It takes a lot to admit this. Which is why we as hairdressers need to be therapists along with being hair artist masters.
Great information, I needed to hear this.👍 I need to share this with one of my daughter's " Thank you much❤
The problem I'm running into right now is not about disliking a haircut - I actually am generally happy with the result when I leave the salon - but feeling like I need to change something. I'm looking at photos from when I was in high school twenty five years ago and noticing my hair cut hasn't really changed. I get caught because I know whatever change happens also has to deal with the large patches of gray on top of my head that need to be covered.
I’m 35 and I’ve basically had the exact same hair style since I was about 13. Long hair layered at the ends with long curtain bangs, I don’t dislike it but I also don’t necessarily love it. I did cut it short once but I wear my hair in a ponytail a lot and I didn’t like my little tiny ponytail. I just don’t really know what else to do with it 🤷🏻♀️
Hello. Great informative video. Thankyou for these suggestions.,
I think people always want what they can’t have that’s partly why they are not happy when they leave the salon. I have very fine medium to dark brown hair with a wavy texture. So of course I want thick blonde hair or Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman thick red hair. It’s never going to actually do that. The pandemic helped me grow my hair finally to a really pretty length. And I just focused on hair masks and like not trying to mess with the color until I know exactly what I want. And it looks really healthy and long and I’m finally kind of happy with it.
Love your lipcolor!! Please tell me
what lipstick you’re wearing 😉❤️
Im planning to go to the hairdresser for my birthday for the first time. i've found already a very specific picture of the color that i would like to dye my hair. but just to make it more clear i looked up information at what levels the hair color is since it also has highlights added. My explenation would be " Level 8 hair color on the warm side with highlights and a slight pink shine to it, with roots staying dark." Would that be clear enough for the hairdresser?
Can you do a video on perms?
What is your opinion on hair botox for damaged frizzy bleached hair? Is hair botox good or heal hair?
So many hairstylists are either great in knowing their color and suck at style or cutting or they cut great suck in color is hard to find a hairdresser with a great knowledge in color , style, and cut i have had great color hairstylists but then heir cut or style was mediocre and that is a fact
I had a coworker who went to get her hair done one afternoon and told me she was going to go platinum Marilyn Monroe blonde. She was kinda basic, sort of a natural mousy brown to dark blonde, medium length bob with slight natural wave. She said, "you know I've been thinking about it, and I just think I'm ready to make a change like this." She didn't strike me as a platinum blonde type but I'm all for people making big splashy hair decisions so I said "eff yeah go for it, man." She came back the next day and with subtle highlights. She was clearly talked out of it by her stylist. It makes me laugh so much because she is exactly the kind of person who would flip out if the expectation in her head doesn't match reality and the stylist smelled that a mile away.
Wow this video came at the perfect time, I'm looking into changing my hair was literally just looking at different hairstyles I could try lol
Perfect! Hope this has helped you pin point better what you want! How exciting for your next salon appointment.
I always take pictures in with me and never get the result I’m looking for.
What would I need to tell the hairdresser if I wanted exactly the same colour that you have? Or close enough?
Sylvia ur just such a beautiful person! I’ve watched u On Here for years (erm ok sounds a bit weird haha) but I’ve watched u grow, and I just think u might need to read this and know what I think of you. I know I’m A total stranger all the way from the uk actually as well , but I am also a hairdresser, and I feel like ur videos have helped me through the years so I just wanted to give something small back
Sending lots of genuine love to u xoxo
I had perfect beautiful curly hair and the last time i loved my hair was 20 years ago...
I gave up on hairstylist a long time ago
So what shampoo do you recommend for someone with bleached hair that’s fine but thick? Monat?
Helpful as always Thank you 🙏
Very helpful, thank you 😃
OMG. This video probably should not have made me laugh so much but it did. I feel so sorry for hairdressers now and I actually feel bad for mine. I think I have done some of this 😂.
♡ GREAT info, thank you!
thanks lovely!
The last time I really loved my hair was 4 years ago when i got ombre with black roots and light ends. After that I’ve had a few times a more modernized look that reminds me of the hair i loved. I have had balayage with brown roots, highlights etc. But those more ”modern” hairstyles always look somehow kind of dull on me.
Good information
How's that lip filler? I thought about trying one day
Would you consider inventing a halo or ponytail for fine hair. I’ve spent over $1000.00 trying to find one that works. They are all heavy and thick. The ponytail circumference are I’m usually around 2”
If you have thin fine hair, you can’t have a halo that weighs a pound.
@@qtyogini7486 I hear ya loud and clear !! The struggle is real !!
@@happywife-e7g Yes, you would think someone in the hair industry would recognize that these hair pieces do not work for fine hair. I had purchased one ponytail that almost wrapped around my wrist. My recent halo is so heavy and large. I have a small head. 💁♀️
I’m super frustrated because I cannot find how to get a consultation even though I am following the links and websites. I get to a certain page and there is no link or further information. HELP.
I had long hair and I wanted highlights and to cut it into a long bob but a little longer but it’s so short and the hair lady said I’d look good with layers and it looks bad what should I do to help it grow
Keep it in good condition by protecting it when you blow-dry or use hot tools on it. I take a hair/skin/nails supplement when I'm growing my hair. It really does help!
How do you know how a salon is good at?
Hello everyone, i need help :( i have been struggling with the same hair concern for years. My natural hair is 1A wavy and i always straightened my hair as it get really puffy if i don’t. I always use hair mask once a week and use heat protectant before styling my hair. In the room temperature, my hair looks healthy just like normal hair. In the air conditioned room, my hair becomes dry, stiff, puffy and the ends is brittle. In the hot weather, my hair becomes puffy, frizzy, and looked really damaged. On rainy days, my hair becomes super poofy and super frizzy. Even if i do the wavy hair routine, my hair won’t last longer as the waves only stay for a day. Because of this, i have never been confident to wear my hair as it is. I always do ponytails or tie my hair in any style. My hair has always been my biggest insecurity. I am thinking of doing keratin treatment but im afraid of damaging my hair even more as the keratin treatment only last for about 6 months and my hair will be back to normal. What should i do?
I just want to know how to get my hair to grow fast! I had an awful cut a few months ago, the "stylist" ruined my hair, cut it way too short, and uneven. I've cried over this many times.
Coconut oil, biotin, trimming split ends when you see them, don't color your hair too often, don't wash it everyday and use a heat protectant before using hot tools has helped me drastically.
Great video
So, I’m older now (and im keeping it long ,damn it!)….people comment they love it BUTTTTTT……leaning on it feels awful. Like barbed wire . I’ve tried every product I can afford. Suggestions anyone?
I've never loved my hair simply because it is fine and frizzy. If I use heat on it too much it breaks off so I'm stuck with a perma Bob. And if I don't use heat it breaks off anyway because of water damage and also just looks frizzy and crap, even with hair products.
There's no winning tbh and it's no hairstylists fault. That's what I was born with.
What I dislike about my hair:
- I lose sooo much of it every day.
- I've had gray hair strands since I was like 21-22, even if none of my parents had that early graying.
- A lot of small hairs (that are growing out) sticking out on my head.. so my hair looks very frizzy.
I was losing a lot of hair everyday due to stress and when it started growing back I had a ton of little tiny pieces that were sticking up too
My hairdresser over bleached my hair and it broke off in several places especially at the front so it looks like i have bangs…. It grows back so slowly so I’m super disappointed…. I think i will just do my own hair next time…. Still i could cry when i look in the mirror…
Hate my hair cause.its dry and frizzy.and brassy cant afford to.go to the salon so i always end up tying my hair up
Why do hairdressers always push cutting my hair, pretty sure it's just for the extra cash. It's so irritating, I would rather just pay extra for a deep conditioning treatment.
I can only speak for my self, but a cut will have more benefits to your hair than a treatment will in the long run. I will offer a treatment on top of a cut but never really in place of one.
I hate my hair because I have two chronic illnesses and it completely thinned out my hair and dried it up. There is no shampoo or treatment that can address these issues. I take supplements & medicine and scalp and hair treatments. Nothing works except buying hair extensions.
What do talk about during your virtual consultations? I’m curious if it’s something that I should do.
Hi! Yes I evaluate your hair and help you either with hair color formulas or products so you can achieve your dream hair at home. I started doing this during the pandemic when Salons were closed to help my audience still love their hair. I learned that there was a bog need for this service that I have continued to offer this service even after salons opening back up.
I hate it because its dry as hell .
No mather what i use it keeps breaking off . And i cut it enormesly but its so dry 👿👿
This is so useful.
Hello girl god’s love video video
I'm starting to think the answer to this is very simple: no hair color will suit you as much as your natural virgin hair 🤷🏻♀️ and this reality hits hard personally cause white hair has come 😢
I just never learned how to style it so
i hate it
Hello 🌼🌸
I went to a salon because I had dry, over proteinized hair and the stylist put MORE protein on it. Smh
My hair is just super thin and I don’t have a lot of it because doctors refused to treat my thyroid problems for years. I’ve been wearing tape extensions for almost two years now and it’s the best thing tbh.
Im sorry you haven't been able to treat your health issues but glad you have found somthing to help with hair confidence. Extension are are incredible and help in so0o many ways
Tape ins are not good for long term. They are only meant to be temporary.