How To Never Hate Your Haircut Again

Ever walk into a salon to get the hair of your dreams only to walk out with the bowl cut of your nightmares? Yep, been there, done that, and never wanna do it again. No matter how well we explain what we're looking for and how many times we say "low maintenance," there's always a disconnect between us and the hairstylist.

That's why we called in the founder and CEO of Hair Room Service, Michael Dueñas, to get real about asking and, more importantly, getting the cut you want. From showing the stylist your dream look on the Samsung Galaxy Note^® 3 + Gear™ — a wrist-ready wearable device (the better to snap inspo pics with) that works seamlessly with its smartphone counterpart — to communicating your must-haves without a hitch, these pro tips will have everyone begging you for advice.

Hair and Makeup by Bethany Brill; Styling by Haley Loewenthal; Photographed by Fran Parente