Every hairstylist has been there…

A client sits in your chair, shows you an inspiration photo, and you’re thinking:

👉 “Will this actually work for them?”

But you don’t want to second-guess yourself… and you definitely don’t want to lead them in the wrong direction.

In this episode of Cutting Through It, Sherri breaks down how to confidently handle that moment — so you can stop guessing and start guiding your clients like a professional.

You’ll learn how to:

• Look at a hair photo and quickly assess if it will work • Understand what a haircut actually requires (not just how it looks) • Evaluate your client’s hair type, density, and head shape • Ask better consultation questions to avoid mistakes • Communicate with confidence, even when a style isn’t the right fit • Guide your client into a look that works for them

When you don’t take the time to properly assess a photo and your client, it can lead to:

❌ Haircuts that don’t match expectations ❌ Loss of client trust ❌ Clients not returning

But when you know how to read both the photo and the client…

👉 you build trust 👉 you feel more confident 👉 and your clients start seeing you as the professional

✔ You feel unsure when clients show you inspiration photos ✔ You want to build more confidence behind the chair ✔ You struggle with knowing what will actually work for your client ✔ You want to improve your consultations and communication ✔ You’re ready to stop guessing and start leading

If you’re trying to build your clientele or just need direction behind the chair, Sherri has created a free training to help you get started.

Inside, she shares the 5 things she’s done every time she rebuilt her business from scratch to get clients in her chair quickly.

https://www.onpointhairbysherri.com/freecourse

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Fill Your Chair Strategy Call (1:1 Coaching)

Feeling stuck or rebuilding? Let’s create a clear plan to help you move forward.

👉 https://www.onpointhairbysherri.com/call