A personal stylist should not be for celebrities. Every fashion-conscious individual would require the services of these professionals. Now there are many personal stylist. This is where wisdom is needed in making the right choice, so you get value for your money. The following tips help in choosing personal stylist:
1. Seek recommendations
If you know someone who has used the services of a personal stylist and looks good, ask them who they went to and what they thought of the experience. Most people will be only too delighted to recommend someone whose work they rate.
2. Check out them on social media and website
Have a good look around stylists’ websites and social media. Is the content clear and up to date? Do what they have to say resonate with you? How active do they seem? Look at the “About” section to find out more about their credentials; their background, who they trained with, awards and certifications, etc. You can sign up for their Newsletter/mailing list. Not only can you pick up some valuable styling tips this way but this would influence your decision to work with them.
3. Read testimonials and reviews
Nothing beats a personal recommendation but, failing that, testimonials and reviews can be good indicators as to how skilled a stylist is and whether you’re likely to get on well together. Do their testimonials look credible and provide full names?
4. Check out the services they offer
Even if you’re currently only looking for one particular service, it is a good idea to pick a stylist who has more to offer because, once you have seen the benefits of an initial consultation, it is likely that you will want to go back for more services overtime to complete your style journey.
5. Do they offer value for money?
The cheapest option is rarely the best but, equally, you don’t always get what you pay for. Someone who appears to be offering services below the market rate is probably struggling for business or may be just starting out on their styling career. If you value experience, be prepared to pay a bit more. Equally though, don’t just assume because someone is charging an astronomical amount that they are experts. They may deliberately pitch their prices high because they are only interested in working with wealthy clients.
6. Check out their experience
Stylists who operate on a hobby basis are unlikely to have a great depth of skill and experience. It’s always best to work with a professional rather than an amateur.
7. Plan ahead
A good stylist is likely to be in demand so it is best to plan ahead. You will probably need to book at least a month or two in advance.
8. How well do they advertise their services?
A personal stylist should have the know-how to dress people of different of ages, personalities, shapes and sizes, so you don’t necessarily need to pick one who looks similar to yourself. However, do look for someone who is a good advertisement for their profession.
9. Do they offer any sort of guarantee?
Any personal stylist worth their salt should be prepared to defend the quality of their work. They should have promises that guarantees customers’ satisfaction.
10. Chat with the personal stylist
Have a chat with your prospective stylist about exactly what you’re looking for and how they can help you. Don’t be embarrassed to ask them about their experience and credentials, especially if their website does not make this clear. It is also worth just checking that they will personally be conducting your consultation rather than passing you over to an assistant.