How to Get Clients to Follow a Stylist
- 1). Have a conversation with a new client to gain understanding of what he is looking for in a stylist. Knowing what an individual wants in the client-stylist relationship will help you anticipate and respond successfully to his needs, which will result in the client having confidence in your abilities.
- 2). Analyze the client's actual needs. For a hairstylist, this involves getting a feel for the client's hair so you know the best way to manage it. For a clothing stylist, this means understanding the client's body so you know how best to dress him.
- 3). Remain aware of the client's lifestyle. If you're working with a busy mother, you need to help create a style that serves an on-the-go parent. The look created for a high-powered businesswoman will necessarily be quite different.
- 4). Do your best work for the client, going above and beyond the call of duty. Such effort won't go unnoticed and will strengthen the client's confidence in your capabilities, encouraging him to trust you and take your advice.
- 5). Be honest with the client, letting her know the limitations created by her hair and body type. Giving realistic expectations will diminish client disappointment.
