Kya Buller
While going to the hairdresser's should be a fairly straightforward task, there are simply too many things to think about which instead has turned it into a nerve-inducing experience.
There's the neck ache during your shampoo and conditioner treatment, the fear of ending up with a bob after asking for a simple trim, and feeling claustrophobic in those capes.
Having somebody that close to your hair can leave you with the jitters - and it turns out that there's something they always do when peering at your head.
Over on Reddit, one person posted: "I'm a hairdresser but I'm currently not working because of some health issues.
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"I miss doing hair and I'm bored as I'm mostly homebound. Feel free to ask me any questions and I'll do my best to help.
"I also have decent knowledge about cosmetic chemistry as I'm also a huge nerd. Please anything is welcome!"
Of course, it didn't take long for the comments to start flooding in as we simply can't contain our inquisitive nature, especially when it comes to the secrets of the salon.
One person asked: "Okay, so how frequently do you analyse the condition of your clients' hair and scalp and suggest them changes in their haircare routine, diet or lifestyle habits?
"Also, what are the major changes, for examples, do you switch shampoos and conditioners, or add/remove something like a deep conditioning mask or a styling product like a leave in or a hair gel?"
The unnamed hairdresser responded: "Every time I see someone I check out [their] hair condition.
"In my experience styling is what really does the most damage (besides chemical services) so I make sure my clients know to use a heat protectant or leave in conditioner and to be gentle with their hair.
"I don't touch diet or lifestyle. I'm not a doctor so that's not my territory. Especially with older clients I do check their scalps for new/weird moles though as I'm usually the only one looking that closely at their scalp."
So, it's not all bad.
Elsewhere, somebody asked: "How come when you purchase the same products that your hairdresser uses and apply them the same exact way, your hair never looks the same as when it’s done by a hairdresser
"Is there a application technique that hairdressers don’t share with their clients? Are they secretly mixing products together?"
The hairdresser revealed: "Practice. We use these products so much and on so many different heads of hair. Blowouts are honestly really hard to do on yourself.
"I can't give myself a blowout but I can do them all day long on other people.
"Next time you go to the hairdresser don't be afraid to ask them to walk you through what they're doing.
"Sometimes we forget to explain what we're doing when it's become routine. Pay attention to the amount they use as well."
There we have it.