Why You Need a Hairstyle Journal

Not a Hair Out of Place

Nothing is worse than getting your haircut in a certain hairstyle and then a week later being reminded why you grew out that hairstyle in the first place.

For this reason, and because we can't be expected to remember everything we do to our hair, it's important to keep a haircut and hairstyle journal.

Anyone who likes to keep up with current hairstyles or hair fashion trends, knows the ups and downs of trying out new cuts, hairstyles, colors and products. Hairstyles and trends, like other fashions, come and go, and return in modified versions.

The bob is a popular hairstyle that comes and goes, with bangs (currently chin-length and bang-less is the preferred bob style). The shag style has been updated from the '70s style into a flipped at the end clean and playful hairstyle. Whatever hairstyle you choose, make sure you keep track of what works and what doesn't work for you.

Making a Haircut and Hairstyle Journal

Start by purchasing a small and inexpensive photo journal book. Or, make your own at home. After your next haircut or hairstyling appointment, take a Polaroid picture or a digital photo and place the photo in the book. Date the photo. Also include any relevant details about the haircut and hairstyle.

Most women tend to go to the same hairstylist for years. Losing our hairstylist is more traumatic than losing a doctor or healthcare professional, to most women. The details about the stylist and the salon probably won't change, so there is not need to keep track of those details.

1. Hairstyle at the Salon

Do note the type of hairstyle you requested, and if you were happy with the results. As the stylist which products she used to style your hair. Purchase those products and use them at home.

2. Hairstyle Staying Power

Make notes about the hairstyle the next day, one week later, two weeks later, and four weeks later. The notes should be about how easy or difficult the style was to re-create, how well it air-dried, how much product you needed to use, and how quickly the style grew out.