Hair stylist

b.e.s.s.

Hi everyone,
I am trying to get a gift for my wife who is a lovely lady but she was never into make up and styles. Plus we have been working so hard all our lifes and completely forgot about our looks. She goes to a hair dresser every now and then but she never seem to be happy when she comes back. And honestly, I don't dare admitting that something is not right, but truly speaking it is not always.
We are at our early 40s and lately we started to watch some fashion programmes on tv where stylists do make dramatic changes to the person's hair and make up.
I was wondering if there is any hairstylist or salons in Dublin that can be referred to.
Perhaps use her previous photos of different styles she had before and come up with a solution.
I really want her to be happy and feel good about her looks but lying is not my thing and she spots it most of the time I try to say that hair suits her.
Anyone can refer me to a specialist?

Thanks
Ross

Lotus Flower

Hi Ross,

Does your wife have any idea what hair style she'd like? If she's a bit clueless on the subject of hair and beauty, I'd recommend buying her a book called Pretty Honest by Sali Hughes. It has a few great essays and is a brilliant read. There's a lot of basic makeup and skincare tips in there too. That would be a good starting point

b.e.s.s.

Lotus Flower wrote: »

Hi Ross,

Does your wife have any idea what hair style she'd like? If she's a bit clueless on the subject of hair and beauty, I'd recommend buying her a book called Pretty Honest by Sali Hughes. It has a few great essays and is a brilliant read. There's a lot of basic makeup and skincare tips in there too. That would be a good starting point

Thank you for that advice. However, I don't think she'll appreciate such gift to from her husband and that'll only imply that I am saying she needs to do something with herself which will get me even into bigger trouble🀪. But thank you anyway.

Lotus Flower

b.e.s.s. wrote: »

Thank you for that advice. However, I don't think she'll appreciate such gift to from her husband and that'll only imply that I am saying she needs to do something with herself which will get me even into bigger trouble🀪. But thank you anyway.

My apologies, I thought from your post this was something she wanted help on.

I'm sure another poster can advise on a good hair salon, I cut my hair at home so this isn't something I have knowledge of!

red petal

Brown Sugar in town is supposed to be really good! If you are both looking for a change, a personal shopper is available in most of the shopping centres and a good start to get out of a rut and is specific to you.

b.e.s.s.

Lotus Flower wrote: »

My apologies, I thought from your post this was something she wanted help on.

I'm sure another poster can advise on a good hair salon, I cut my hair at home so this isn't something I have knowledge of!

Oh, don't worry. No need to apologise. All you did was trying to help, so I really appreciate that. And you are right, that's what she wanted but I thought more of an expert who can actually suggest and do the style, if you know what I mean.
But thank you once again.

b.e.s.s.

red petal wrote: »

Brown Sugar in town is supposed to be really good! If you are both looking for a change, a personal shopper is available in most of the shopping centres and a good start to get out of a rut and is specific to you.

That sounds very interesting. I never heard of personal shoppers in Dublin before. Thank you.

red petal

b.e.s.s. wrote: »

That sounds very interesting. I never heard of personal shoppers in Dublin before. Thank you.

Yes, there are lots of them. Some people find it easier than shopping with their other half and leaving frustrated. There are lots of great places in town and if you both made a day of it, I'm sure she wouldn't be offended. A day of both treating yourselves to some pampering - a nice salon for a haircut, manicure, facial or whatever you're into. Not because you "need" it, but to allow yourself to get back into treating yourself in order to feel good.

b.e.s.s.

red petal wrote: »

Yes, there are lots of them. Some people find it easier than shopping with their other half and leaving frustrated. There are lots of great places in town and if you both made a day of it, I'm sure she wouldn't be offended. A day of both treating yourselves to some pampering - a nice salon for a haircut, manicure, facial or whatever you're into. Not because you "need" it, but to allow yourself to get back into treating yourself in order to feel good.

Couldn't have said better. Thanks for your help

Twee.

If you're sure it's really something she would like (don't want to offend her!), then perhaps a voucher for somewhere like Preen or Brown Sugar would be a nice gift, and when you/she is making the booking, tell them you really need a consultation. They should take some extra time at the start of the cut to really chat about her preferences.

Ideally when changing your hair you'd have an idea of what you want, maybe a celebrity pic. Perhaps when she's going in for hair cuts usually she's not really sure so the hairstylist just gives it a tidy and doesn't do much, resulting in a disappointing haircut? You have to give them a little bit of direction, in my experience.

SozBbz

I go to Sarah Ethel in Maven Studio in Temple Bar. Shes nice and very experienced. The studio itself is much quieter and more relaxed than a Peter Marks or other major commercial salon that relies on volume.

Shes not cheap but not over the top expensive.

https://www.sarahethel.com/