The Mobile Hairdressing Trend & Why it's Better Than the Salon
Mobile hairdressing was growing in popularity even before the global pandemic of 2020 shut down many salons around the world (temporarily or otherwise). The simple convenience of having a professional hairdresser or stylist in your home was unrivalled for many as it meant that their days were not solely focused on a single appointment. We know that achieving your dream hair can take time – sometimes even all day. Being able to use the time that you would normally spend waiting in a salon chair productively at home is a great compromise for many busy people.
The Benefits of Mobile Hairdressing.
Let’s compare what an appointment at the salon gets you, versus having your hair taken care of by a professional in your own home.
No need to travel, combat traffic, or pay for parking. Finding a good salon with reputable stylists is hard, and often times our favourite places end up being a fair distance away from where we actually live. This means you can spend a long time travelling to your appointment, having to contend with traffic. Also, if you’re running late to the salon, they may only hold your appointment for so long before you’re considered a no-show. For busy metro areas, you may have a hard time finding unlimited or free parking, which winds up being an additional cost. When you book a home hairdresser, you don’t have to worry about any of these things.
Fit an appointment into your schedule – especially great if you’re WFH. We know that many people have been finding the work-life balance tricky in the wake of the pandemic, and with so many salons shutting their doors over the past few months, our hair is getting more and more unkempt. Working from home has become the new norm, which means that finding time to duck to the salon is harder. Those who would normally stop in at a salon on their lunch break aren’t doing that anymore. Booking a mobile hairdresser allows you to get that tidy-up without leaving your home.
Able to multitask around the home if necessary. So much of our time at the salon is spent sitting and waiting, which is fine if you have nothing else to do. But what about all the other things you know you have to be checking off the to-do list that day? Idle time is wasted time for busy people, so spending what would normally be dead time doing something productive around your home is a fantastic option for many people. For example, you can pack lunches or wash dishes whilst your foils cure, or even just plop down on your own couch to catch the last of House Hunters International whilst you wait for things to set.
You can completely relax and feel secure at home. Going to the salon, especially if you’ve never been there before, can be a little bit of an anxious experience for some people. You don’t know the people, the location might be unfamiliar, and you really don’t know what to expect. This anxiety is significantly reduced or eliminated altogether when you invite a mobile hairdresser into your home. You can feel more comfortable, confident and in control of your own hair. For those people who don’t or can’t leave the house, this is an incredible opportunity for them to feel fresh and fabulous without having to contend with their fears and stressors.
No public foil walks. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with walking a public street wrapped in a salon cape with a head full of foils, but if you’re the kind of person who would rather skip lunch than brave the public foil walk, perhaps home hairdressing is a better option for you. You can look as crazy as you like at home and nobody will judge you.
For mums and dads, the kids can keep themselves busy instead of bored. It’s often the case that busy parents will have to bring the kids with them on their appointments throughout the day. Whilst it’s definitely possible to make a family day out of this, long appointments can grow weary very quickly. There’s only so many magazines to look at or things to draw before the little ones get bored. Having mobile hairdressing come to you instead means that the kids can still do whatever they want at home, and you can still keep an eye on them.
We’re sure there are plenty more pros where that came from, so experience home hairdressing for yourself! Book a professional hairstylist via Purely Polished today and look your best self. No-fuss, no fluff – just easy, breezy beauty.
