What to wear to your
hair appointment.
Short answer: wear a comfortable top with an open neckline that you don't mind risking a stain on. A button-up is easy to remove without pulling it over your finished hair. Leave bulky earrings and high collars at home.
The general rule
A color appointment may mean a few hours in the chair. Choose clothes you can sit in comfortably, with room for the cape around your neck.
Best things to wear
- • A dark t-shirt or button-up. A dark color can help hide a stray drip. A button-up comes off without being pulled over your finished hair.
- • A V-neck or scoop-neck. The smock has to fasten around your collar, and a low neckline gives the stylist room to work without pulling your top.
- • Layers you can shed. A light cardigan lets you adjust if you feel cold during a long appointment.
- • Comfortable bottoms and shoes. You're sitting for hours. Save the stiff jeans and heels for after.
Things to skip
- • Turtlenecks. A high collar can bunch beneath the cape and get in the way at the neckline.
- • A white top you actually care about. A cape helps, but drips happen. Save a favorite white top for after the color visit.
- • Statement earrings. They get caught in capes, smocks, scissors, and combs. Bring small studs or skip earrings entirely for the appointment.
- • A complicated updo as your starting point. Follow the prep advice for your appointment. For curls, ask how Rachel wants to see your natural pattern. Avoid trying a new treatment just before color.
The "what about white" answer
A cape helps protect your clothes, but a stray drip can still happen. White isn't a problem for the service itself. Choose a top you would be comfortable risking a stain on.
What to bring with you
- • Reference photos. Photos of color you want, photos of color you don't want, photos of your own hair at its best. The more visual, the better.
- • A list of products you currently use. Helpful for both color and cut — your stylist can recommend swaps that'll keep the result lasting longer at home.
- • Your hair history. Include any color or chemical work still on your hair, even if it was more than six months ago. Product names, dates, and old photos all help.
- • Snack + water. Ask about food and drinks before a longer visit. Eat beforehand if that helps you settle in.
- • A book, podcast, or charged phone. A few pages or a podcast can help pass the processing time. Let Rachel know if you prefer less chatting.
One last thing
Bring questions along with the outfit. Tell your colorist what you like about your hair, what you want to change, and how you style it at home. Those details help shape the appointment. Book your first one with Rachel when you're ready — Rachel's current booking menu lists a $20 30-minute Color Consultation.