How to find a good hair stylist?

[amdi8]

I've always gone to regular barber shops to get a plain haircut, but now I'm interested in sprucing things up a bit.

In particular I'm looking for someone who can recommend a good hair style given my hair and preferences, as well as maintenance tips, etc.

So, how do you go about finding a hair stylist? Are there online resources for that? Local recommendations? I'm in North County, San Diego. Looking at yellow-pages brings up mostly lots of women's styling salons.

 

[raley]

I would ask around for recommendations. Maybe ask some girl-friends? I got a recommendation from a friend (male) to a salon and tried out a few different people there, and finally found someone I liked.

 

[mbc]

Originally Posted by amdi8

I've always gone to regular barber shops to get a plain haircut, but now I'm interested in sprucing things up a bit.

In particular I'm looking for someone who can recommend a good hair style given my hair and preferences, as well as maintenance tips, etc.

So, how do you go about finding a hair stylist? Are there online resources for that? Local recommendations? I'm in North County, San Diego. Looking at yellow-pages brings up mostly lots of women's styling salons.
If you are willing to drive down to La Jolla, Mia @ Atelier Aucoin on Girard always did a great job with my hair.

 

[mayonaise]

As a hairdresser I believe the best way to find a good hairdresser is asking people who you think have great hairdos. Even stopping someone in the streets (if you aren't shy)! That way you can give someone a compliment and maybe get good advice at the same time. That's how I would do it.

 

[skalogre]

Originally Posted by mayonaise

As a hairdresser I believe the best way to find a good hairdresser is asking people who you think have great hairdos. Even stopping someone in the streets (if you aren't shy)! That way you can give someone a compliment and maybe get good advice at the same time. That's how I would do it.

Excellent idea.

 

[tiecollector]

I've had good luck using citysearch. You can go check them out and see what kind of shindig they are running too. See how people's hair turned out as they leave. I have yet to really tweak my hairstyle.

Going into some of those places and seeing guys with severely balding hair getting their hair manicured is interesting. With a good hairstyle you don't even really notice that they are almost bald.