Hi Ladies... this may seem superficial, but I have a problem.
I have had fine, thin, limp hair most of my life. I am SOOO sick of looking like I don't care about my appearance because I can't get my hair to do anything and I am not sure of a cut or style that fits my face and my hair type. I am looking for some recommendations for a GREAT stylist/salon in the Minneapolis (or northwest metro) area. I am looking for direction on what to do from the type of cut/style to color etc. Please let me know if you have any ideas for me. Thanks!
Oh my gosh, I could have wrote this myself! I can completely sympathize! My hair is completely thin, fine & flat, I can't stand it! And I have a round face so that just makes it worse! I don't have any advice and am not from your area, but thank you for asking this question, I'll be watching to see if anyone has some advice that works.
I just recently went to Salon Lili in Hopkins as I was so sick of my hair and wanted something new.
I now go to Peyton at Salong Lili and LOVE her! She is so great and it's the first time I actually like the way my hair is cut. You will end up spending over $50 a cut but to me it's worth it.
Here is a link to the website: http://www.salonlili.com/
As with others I'm unfortunately not in your area, but have the same problems..... fine, thin, limp hair. I just got my hair cut last week & love it. I went to a higher end salon/spa and asked the stylist what she would recommend. She cut my hair in a style that she called a "graduated bob". Mine is kinda a mid-length version, as seen in the bottom pic on this site. http://www.zimbio.com/Inverted+Bob+Haircuts/articles/VZDJ... She said that layers were almost a must to help lighten/ take weight off the top layers. She also recommended using an uplifting foam by Aquage that you apply to the roots to help give it some volume. Its kinda like mousse but lighter weight. (I'm sure other salons will have something similar in a brand they carry)
If I were you, I would definitely seek out a good salon that has experienced stylists that know what they are talking about. Talk to them before they ever put scissors to your hair about what they would suggest, telling them basically the same things you posted here......Something thats gonna look great on you!
I don't have a place out there since I am in CA but I also have fine thin hair and a round face. For the past year I have kept it just above my shoulders with the front slightly longer than the back (A line cut) and light layering at the bottom as a straight cut doesn't work for me either and looks choppy. A lot of times they use the razor scissors on the ends which gives the layered look without to much layer. My hair ends up looking back with 2-4 inch layers too, it goes flat in an hour. This cut has worked well for me and I don't feel like I have long straight nothing hair. Good luck.
I highly recommend Marc Daniel Salon in Maple Grove. You are going to have to pay to get the expertise you want but I think it will be worth it.
I know a few things that can help.
Discern your face shape. (Took me for ever to realize mine was the "heart shape" because it was so subtle.) Go to this link for help/ http://www.wig.com/face_shape_guide.asp.
Read what they say about what styles flatter that face shape the best.
Go to a big wig shop when they're not busy and ask them for help in finding a wig style and color (or one with high and low lights) that looks good on you. Have a friend or two with you that have a good sense of taste if you can and ask for their honest input. See if the recommendations you got for face shape do well on you. Pay more attention to what looks good on you, not what wig looks best on a maniquin. You don't have to buy of course, but you may be tempted to use it on special occasions. You may be tempted to use extensions or hair pieces for some occasions. All the stars do. Hair pieces don't cost that much any more.
Consider paying for an expensive salon one time to get their feedback. Ask for a consult first to see if they will advise you on what type of hair style would look good on your face. Where should it be flatter and fuller. Should it be layered or do they have any kind of product that helps make it appear and act thicker. If they don't do this, try elsewehre. If you don't live in a big city, go to one if you can. This is a one time thing.
Ask them if they are willing to help educate you about how to keep up the hair style in between cuts and not turn the chair away from the mirror so you can watch.
Be open to a makeup consult also in case that could also help with highlighting or downplaying or softening some features that would help.
Now, get recommendations of stylists from anyone you see that has a great hair style. Strangers. Doesn't matter. When you compliment them on their hair and say how good it looks on them, ask them if they'd mind telling you who does it and from what salon. It is okay to ask if they are very expensive. Thank them profusely.
When you do find a style you like on you, take pictures of it, show it to the recommended but cheaper stylist, and ask them if they can duplicate it. Have the product with you if you found one that helps to thicken it. The one (I found was by Revlon called Putty. They sold off their Professional line" to another company who doesn't have it out on the market yet. Argh!!!)
I hope you get more good advice from gals that have overcome their thin hair issues or have a stylist they can recommend in your area. That wasn't my particular challenge.
