Going to the hair salon can mean many things. You could be getting your routine maintenance at the salon, transitioning your look for a new season or dramatically changing your style. Whatever you plan on doing, there is one thing you should be avoiding: a bad hair appointment. If you live in NJ and are looking to change to a hair salon that gives you what you want, scroll down and make an appointment with Legends Salon in Hillsborough NJ.

For the salon experience to be a good one, there are a few things to look out for when it comes to your stylist. Below are some signs that you should break up with your hairstylist because no one wants to leave the salon looking worse than when they went in.

A trim means a trim
You know you have been to the salon looking for a trim and left with four inches of hair missing. This could be due to miscommunication because everyone has a different idea of what a trim means. Or it could be that your stylist simply disregarded what you asked for.

The lines of communication are not open
Following the miscommunication of a trim is the miscommunication of everything else. The best hairstylists wills it down with you before they even wash your hair and ask about what you hope to get out of the appointment. They should ask about your style preferences, your daily maintenance, your texture and everything else that can affect your hair. If you don’t have this conversation, there is a lot of room open for interpretation.

Socializing takes priority over hair
When you are getting your hair colored, this tends to be downtime for the colorist. No one expects them to wait on clients hand and foot, but if your hairdresser gets to the point of socializing, reading magazines and eating where they forget about your hair, it’s time to dump them. Leaving color in for too long can be damaging plus it’ll ruin the color you actually wanted to leave with.

Your example picture is disregarded
Showing an example of what you want is highly recommended as it makes for much easier communication. But when that picture is completely tossed to the side and you leave the salon with the opposite of what you asked for, your hairstylist will never give you what you ask for and you’ll be continually dissatisfied with your style.

Blow drying becomes damaging
Even if your cut and color went fine, you still have to get through the blow dry without damage. Whether it’s not putting a heat protectant on your hair or it’s using a heat styling product on way too high of a temperature setting, be sure you’re out of the line of fire when it comes to heat damage after an appointment.

While most of these things don’t happen often, they do, in fact, happen. You can be certain that the professionalism at Legends Salon of Hillsborough is superb. If you are dissatisfied with your current hairstylist, consider a move to Legends. We have some of the best hairstylists in New Jersey.

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​Whatever your 4th of July plans may be you will need a hairstyle that will get you through the festivities without a lot of fuss. If you are hitting the beach or a backyard BBQ, you want effortless, no muss hair so that you have more time to enjoy the day. Visit your local hair salon before the holiday begins to get your hair in top shape. Once you’ve had your cut and color, check out these cool ideas to keep your hair low maintenance all day long.

​Half hair twist
Keep your bangs out of your face with this half hair twist. Perfect for long and medium length hair. Pull pieces of hair from both sides of your head, twist and hold in place with a barrette or hair tie.

Messy half bun
This simple and quick hairstyle is a great pick-me-up for those on the go this holiday weekend. Pull pieces from both sides of the side of your head and twist into a bun. You can either bring the bun to the top of your head or leave it in the back. Secure with bobby pins.

Short side French braid
Soft waves up the cool factor for this relaxed side French braid. Start a French braid on the side of your head. This works on long or short hair and looks so American and bohemian!

Partial crown braid
Starting at the top of your head, start two braids on either side of your part. Bring them together at the end and secure with a hair tie or barrette.

Beach ponytail
This ponytail will take you from the beach to barbecue to fireworks with no effort!

Grab hair into a low ponytail and twist it into a knot. Secure it with a hair tie. For a fabulous 4th of July look, use red, white and blue ribbon!

Boho Braid
This style is great for those of us whose shorter layers fall out of a conventional low bun. The braid holds loose strands in place while keeping a cool-girl vibe. Create a French braid in the back of your head, right down the middle. Take the remaining hair on either side and tie it into a low ponytail.

Accessorized bun
Create a low bun and wrap ribbon throughout it. This would look perfect with red, white, and blue ribbon wrapped through it!

There are so many styles you can create that will be perfect for the upcoming festivities no matter what it is you are doing. Dress them up or down, as long as your hair is healthy and strong, your hair will look great in any style!

​Hottest haircut for summer
Right now the look of soft, shaggy layers with a textured bang is the hottest cut for summer. It is a great way to transition out of a shorter cut or hide grown-out roots if you have them. Tell your stylist you want a lot of movement and texture, especially towards the ends and in the bangs. It also helps to show your stylist screenshots of looks that you like, as long as they are of someone with similar texture and length to yours.

In order to get your hair ready for summer, try these tips. Ask your hair stylist at Legends Salon of Hillsborough if they can help you get your hair summer ready. They will give you the best advice and give you tips about how you can treat your hair at home, in between salon visits.

Visit Legends Salon of Hillsborough and get your hair summer ready!