5 Questions to ask a Hairstylist PRIOR to walking in the salon

Here is a list of questions to ask a salon/hair professional PRIOR to being in their chair, at the mercy of the time available for each client.

1) Do you have knowledge of gluten free hair color and products?
2) What product and color lines are you personally carry in your salon?
3) What color lines would you use on a gluten free client?
4) Do you have any other regular clients who are gluten free?
5) Do you do consultations with clients to discuss color and safety?

Now I know I am being tough on my own kind.  But if you the client, do not ask the right questions prior to color being mixed or being lead to the shampoo area, there is a good chance you will have a unfortunate reaction!

Think of this as being a restaurant experience, as the allergy world knows we have to do homework! We ask questions, google menus, check reviews, we will even speak to the chef.  But at a certain point, our meal is at the mercy of the staff in the dining establishment.  Same rules about your hair. 

Most stylists do not have the foreknowledge that there is gluten in hair color, most have never had a blistered scalp from hairspray so the client needs to be the educator.

Good night gluten free world,
The Gluten Free Hairstylist