JVN Answers Your Hairstylist Questions | Jonathan Van Ness

[@dianeschmidt17]

I’m so happy to be alive during the era of JVN

[@onelove829]

Same. So much same.

[@Eriey3]

UGH SAME!! I’ve always known of him from GIFS and just being around the Internet but I just recently got into Queer Eye (lol I know I’m late to the party) and I absolutely adore him!

[@edenstar196]

Same!!

[@melb3005]

Absolutely. He’s the kind of soul we all didn’t know we needed until he blessed us with his presence

[@elmer9980]

me too!!! I love this guy. he’s so freaking cool.

[@jeniferstewart9796]

I love how you answer each question by keeping the feelings and perspective of both the hairdressers and the clients in mind. I thought you answered in an honest, realistic way and encouraged compassion. You are such a good source of knowledge and expertise. 😘🥰

[@Denise_MX]

I got a haircut by a celebrity hairstylist in LA once and it wasn’t the greatest cut. It was well over $300. I had the highest exceptions and was so excited. The best haircut I’ve ever received was $30/500 Mexican pesos in Mexico. It’s worth the 11 month wait to receive the best hair treatment.

[@StormSongs7]

About the 25¢ tip, I used to do an older woman’s hair when I first started working at a salon over 35 years ago. Yes, I’m a old b. She was dressed in older style clothing and was on retirement. Her weekly salon wash-n-set was her splurge. A bit of “feel good” that she needed for herself.

[@0MissElizabeth0]

yeah , uhh, she can get that done at a Beauty school No need to waste a working woman's time with that

[@idab6864]

@@0MissElizabeth0 it's complicated, like we are all forced to participate in this imperialism capitalism economy and yet we shouldn't use that as an excuse to lose our humanity

[@michele1023]

You know what you need to do. And it is good karma. ❤

[@StormSongs7]

@@0MissElizabeth0 Maybe you could’ve gotten it done at the local cosmetology school but she couldn’t… There were a few roadblocks in her way - lack of transportation, no family to drive her and she was in her 80’s. She was actually a very sweet client. A few of them on the other hand, the ones who had the finances to afford a tip? They’d leave the salon owner the same amount he charged for his services…and would treat the rest of us like crap.

[@Ravioli_Give_Me_The_Formuoli]

Before I stopped caring I used professional products, and whenever I'd tell them what I used there'd be a pause before they'd still try to sell me on their crack products. Like there are 100% salons and stylists that just want to push their garbage onto you. I'm sure ppl will asume I'm probably a moron and the stylists knew better, but my mom was a cosmetologist and I trust her unbiased opinion a lot more.

[@shilohivy4590]

I good stylist is like a marriage. I’ll never leave her. When she asks me if I need change I’m always like gasp of course not. I also bring Starbucks or equivalent snacks. I trust this woman with my hair and she always gets it right. When I went through chemo she reshaped my outgrowth for free. She’s incredible.

[@Jane-dr2wg]

Yeah I would gladly pay double what I pay, so my tipping always reflects that. 100% tip at christmas? Absolutely! My first born child? Sure, you can have that too. Take all of my money and things and please never retire hahahaha.

[@joclute865]

I have moved three times with my stylist. When the governor closed nonessential businesses during covid, I anonymously paid rent for her workspace for a month just to help keep her in business. I love her, she’s a great stylist and human.

[@amberatartimec2564]

You people are diamonds!!!

[@smushface3999]

I wish the tipping question was more specific about tipping for regular cuts vs tipping for treatments, and whether you should scale your tip percent for higher priced cuts like those with a base price over $100 that have no color or other treatments

[@irisw8446]

as a non-american it's very weird hearing someone say you really should tip your hairdresser. You guys, I hope it gets better over there

[@Nyxgazer]

Same, always so crazy to me that something so expensive apparently don't cover the hairdressers paycheck.

[@gingercurlygirl6943]

I love my hairdresser, she's the BEST! I'm always early for appointments, I always sit with my feet level of the wee footstool so I don't get a wonky cut. She has an Old English Sheepdog, so we chat about our dogs. And I always get her a Christmas Present. She makes me look fantastic and she's worth every penny.

[@Nynke_K]

I found myself happy that haircuts are way cheaper where I live (in the countryside in the Netherlands) and also that we don't need to tip our hairdressers because they are paid fair wages, but maybe the only reason those things can both be true is lower expectations on my part? I just want my split ends cut out and even length 😅

[@birdysayhi]

But also most Dutch girls have straight or wavy hair. And it's not as textured. my hair isn't typically "Dutch" and finding a new hairdresser will be a nightmare once I move up north. So yeah I'm definitely willing to pay a bit more if that means I don't wake up looking like an exploded poodle.

[@abigailrae4118]

I just found a curly hair salon in my area and got my first specifically curly hair cut. Gamechanger!!! I didn't even know curly specific salons existed!!!

[@m.e.5]

Thank you for including question 7 abt breaking up w your stylist. I had one for yrs. Did a photoshoot out of state where my hair was styled by someone else and my longstanding stylist assumed I was breaking up w her. Instantly broke up w her bc of her thinking she owned my hair (using the back away method) and found a bomb ass stylist (and now great friend) who I’ve been w for several yrs. As Jonathan said, be thankful for the time and effort but recognize when it’s time to be up and on and be about that

[@TheSlong123]

I had a shaved pixie for years. I started growing it. Got it to my jawline, and asked a pricey stylist to trim to bangs, and take some of the weight out by shaping it without removing length. I had 4 photos of the same style from different angles of hair of the same length of what I wanted. She gave me a pixie instead. Greeeeeeat.

[@adrianquintana1981]

Johnathan Van Ness is such a beautiful soul.

[@ModestGirl79]

I finally found a new stylist recently after like...years....of not going to ANYONE. And she is THE ONE. How do I know? She finished the cut and it was great and I said hmmm maybe I should color it and she said NO NO your grey hair is so flattering! And I was like this woman is telling me the TRUTH and I will always come back to her. Also we just talked about how much we love to eat the whole time and food is my love language so...love her.

[@konstantine26]

I can honestly listen to this man talk about ANYTHING ❤️

[@kiaraeijo]

As a curly hair person, it’s extremely difficult to find someone who knows how to cut/blow dry my hair and literally every time I’ve gotten my hair done, I’ve been told “Wow you have a lot of hair!”. I had a horror story with a hairdresser where the hairdresser decided to use a razor in my hair because to him my hair was “nappy” but after he did that and finished my hair, I walked out of the salon and my hair was super frizzy.

[@Angela-lp3lz]

I know... Once when I was a teen a hairdresser straightened my hair before cutting...

[@brianagarcia8546]

I recently start getting curly hair cuts by a curly hair specialist. It’s life changing!! They can be hard to find though

[@michele1023]

I am crying for you. I have the curly head and once, just once, did I let the razor near my hair.

[@genghis_connie]

Yiur stylist absolutely wants you to have your best hair... buuuhht it's good to know that salon's are contracted to carry X amount of product by the brand - and stylists do their best to move product fir the business, whether they like the product or not. Their faves may really be whatever the sayin used to stock - or never did.

[@zhaziralala]

I've been cutting my own hair for almost 10 years now. (I've got curly hair, so it's easier to pull it off, and everyone is always surprised that I never go to the salon.) I just haven't had the greatest experience, neither in my small town in Kazakhstan, nor in Dublin, Ireland. Anyway, the point is, I don't *need* to watch this video. I just *want* to. And then rewatch it several times. Just because I love your energy. It's seriously contagious, just makes my days that much brighter!

[@jvn]

Love to hear it!

[@georgiakuchinsky]

I just finished reading your book for the billionth time, it always makes me feel better 🥰 love you jvn

[@syddawn8802]

Which one specifically? I need a feel good read ☺️

[@lindseymathers3158]

i love you so much 🥺 thank you for being you and walking on this earth w us mortals. you’re a goddess

[@lindseymathers3158]

throwing up and crying bc you saw this and lik- you have no idea how grateful i am for you. thanks for making me feel less alone and helping me with my skin and hair journey 🥺😭❤️‍🔥

[@cnelsonlifson]

ashley might not want any products at all but for people who want to use products but don’t see the point of using salon level products vs drugstore brand products, if you see a local or independent hairstylist buying from them can actually make a big difference to the stylist financially and you are helping support a small business vs giving more money to big corporations

[@adem6371]

Tipping a hairdresser isn’t a thing in Australia. Not sure why- we do in hospitality, but even there it’s discretionary (usually minimum 10%), and the staff don’t rely on them for income as we have different minimum wage structures. Is that an issue for US hair stylists? Super low wages? You did make me think about favours though due to tipping. Here it’s just based on the relationship, mostly how loyal you are.

[@bestavocado]

My understanding of hairdresser pay systems is that they don’t actually earn wages or a salary here. They rent a chair at a salon. 100% of the client’s fee & tips goes to the hairdresser and at the end of the month they pay the salon for the “chair rent” and for the products used on clients (products are charged at a discount).

[@adem6371]

@@bestavocado that’s sad news. Renting a chair in a salon happens here but isn’t common and they still have a fair wage. The minimum wage here is $20.33/hr, medicare provided and rent and utility subsidies if you earn below a livable wage. Entry hairdresser wages start at $54k.

[@Kimillions]

If your stylist retires, ask THEM for a recommendation. You already trust them so yeah. Just ask. 😊

[@kristinriberdy277]

Bless my stylist for including her tip in her cost. It just takes that stress away.

[@spontaneousun]

Maybe it’s just the context that I found you through but one of the things I like about queer eye is the acceptance of different socioeconomic situations and context appropriate suggestions. E.g. shopping at H&M in one episode where a young father with two kids was the focus, as H&M would be an accessible/ reasonable place for him to find clothes for the family in the future. This Q&A felt a little out of touch because I’d argue $120 is a lot of money to spend on a haircut for many Americans. (I know prices and median income vary in other countries, but am not sure what equivalent pricing for services is like which is why I’m specifying. ) I know in my area you can get a good cut and dry for $40-$60 at a nice salon. And I think one of the big differences in going to a salon vs a drop-in hair cuttery is the quality of the haircut as it grows out. I also really haven’t heard of consultations being a thing before, maybe this is only true in higher priced salons? I think a huge part of getting a good cut is clearly communicating what you’d like and how much effort/ product you’re willing to put into maintaining said cut and being willing to listen to a hairdresser if they tell you that’s not going to be possible because of hair type or maitnence needs. So, a little more back and forth on expectations than what you addressed. Overall I enjoy hearing your perspective, but I’d really appreciate if you’d contextualize your advice to let’s say “top LA salons” or give some tips aimed at people who might not have high financial/ time budgets for hair care.

[@arieltaylor3046]

He did that. He talked about the difference between living in an urban or high cost of living area vs not.

[@meganh7526]

I have mixed feelings about a lotta this. I have long, fine, straight hair. I do not colour it and I have a super low maintenance cut. I once went to a stylist at a very upscale salon who charged me a lot of money for a haircut and I was in the salon for under 30 minutes. It was nothing special. My current stylist charges significantly less - she’s at a trendy higher end salon but ranks lower than the other gal. She spends an hour on my hair, we have a great time, she sneaks me treatments for free, etc etc. I love my stylist but at the same time, if her rate jumps significantly I probably couldn’t afford to keep her AND tip 20% on her new rate. The salon may jump her rate like 15% if she’s promoted, but I’m lucky if I get a cost of living raise every year. I think a lot of this advice is good for affluent, upwardly mobile folks but a lot of people just can’t afford to be the Ideal Client.

[@alinaarachnaphobic]

I was a stylist for 13 years until I got hit by a car and had to have reconstructive foot surgurey, now I have a disability and am back in community college starting a new career. I definitely understand what you are saying. For sure. EVERYONE should be able to afford a good haircut, just like EVERYONE should be able to afford health care. The reality is that this is not an ideal world. Something I think a lot of clients forget though is that you are not just paying for the service...you are paying for our time, our craft and our skill. Stylists also DO NOT Make that lump sum off the haircut-it is split depending on the percentage the stylist gets-unless they are hourly...then, they get your pay rate + any tips. Just like a waitress, standing on your feet for 8+ hours a day is not easy and wreaks havoc on the body. I highly recommend talking to your stylist about this issue if you feel comfortable, because she could potentially offer you a deal (like, come in with clean hair & don't get a shampoo so she can charge you for a dry cut instead-or leave without being styled-hell, maybe you could even figure out a trade or even a cheap home haircut situation!) or at least recommend you a stylist you will vibe well with and their skills will match your need. Another thing is being a good stylist demands consistent training. Education is not free. In fact going to specialty classes etc. costs a LOT of money...while your haircut may be low maintenence, you are still reaping the benefits of your stylists' continued education. Respectfully

[@amberatartimec2564]

See above; an excellent reply. And discuss the tip thing with her. I live in the UK so tipping is not seen as mandatory, but many do after pounds. I have several clients who dont tip but give me a gift at Xmas, which I appreciate. As a stylist, I'd rather see you less often, do less work ( cut only, or regrowth colour, no refresh) and know that you appreciate my skill and our time together. Having great clients is worth an awful lot, and if you can recommend other people who will love her too then you have contributed to her business. I'm sure she looks forward to seeing you too.

[@brookekollman1676]

Thanks for this video, that was really informative, some super helpful information in there. Beyond fabulous as always !❤️

[@outoftheklosset]

Thank you for this! 🥰💐

[@deatheducationdaily5830]

In the UK we don't tip hairdressers etc so the concept is so foreign to me!

[@taraflying]

Omg thanks for all these clarifications and authentic content!! 💖

[@jenniferloaizabooker4639]

Amazing answers. Especially the one about stylists pushing product I happen to be a hairstylist and your answer was right on point thank you so much love you!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jvn]

❤️

[@biancarobinson3584]

Answering the second question. Haha not that anyone asked me, but just throwing my 2c. My hairstylist has her brand of products and I have used them for a year. My hair is the best it’s ever been. Every time I go to her she is always so surprised at what her products do. Yes, they are expensive and I was skeptical; however, after a year I wouldn’t go back.

[@JAB2023]

Babe- you look so healthy and glowing! The energy is AMAZING! Thank you for being you, always!

[@arielhumbert5490]

I love you Jonathan 😭😘 you make my heart glow

[@zeea6561]

I appreciate your experience JVN, I do - but tipping culture is a little insane in the US. If I leave a salon having paid $450 for a balayage, cut and color, I can't afford to pay $90 on top of that because they did a great job. I know they do a great job which is why I have agreed that their work is worth $450. That is A LOT of money. You say this isn't France, I understand there are cultural differences and I am from the UK, but I live in the US now. That said, it's not like tipping a server in a restaurant who is paid below minimum wage (which I always do), I tell my hair stylist I am willing to look after them with my consumer loyalty and by recommending them to my friends. Tips create this awkward thing between vendor and client which feels like "optional gratuity but if you don't do it then you're an unappreciative asshole". I don't think that's fair - we agreed upon the cost prior to this transaction and I made my decision that way. If you just throw on a 20% mandatory extra cost then there's no awkward ambiguity and if I can't afford it, I'll wish you well and find a service in my budget - no tension or hard feelings. Would people be offended as a hair stylist if their client just brought them something like cookies and a card to say thanks and they appreciate them? Would they ask the client to show them they cared with an unspecified amount of hard cash?

[@morganjeffries5963]

If your not going to tip expect your service to slowly go up in the service amount. We put our heart and soul into this industry unlike a server.

[@cesarxp2]

Agree and well put

[@riley5950]

@@morganjeffries5963 that seems a bit dismissive of a lot of servers and bartenders who do put their heart and soul into their work

[@natashamaryheidi]

I was quite shocked he said that people should pay a minimum 20% tip!! Most people don’t have much money! It’s obvious that businesses just need to pay their employees more, but then their costs are so high that they can’t do that either. Why are their costs high? Capitalism! So don’t tip, just abolish capitalism…easy 😂

[@konstantine26]

Wait until you have the 90$ for the tip. No one wants to be paid in cookies. I think you’re right on “if you can’t afford it, find another service in your budget”. 👍🏽😀

[@MsUTubber]

Getting your hair done in the US is so expensive and having to tip on top of that just make it worse ☹☹☹

[@allisonchurchill]

But it's not everywhere -- even in New York City there's a wide range of places to go. But salons that have to pay more rent are going to need to make more money to pay that, and that's going to come from charging more for the services they provide. Everyone in the U.S. should just expect to pay an extra 25% on top of posted prices for services, given that prices don't include tax and tip.

[@KaceyjaneQ]

Stared at your hair the whole time it looks stunning !!

[@SouthCountyGal]

Re justjustine's question, 1. Don't leave the salon if you have issues with your cut (style doesn't matter as much as the basic cut does). I haven't met a stylist yet who isn't watching for clues as to whether you are happy or dissatisfied with what they've done, and most won't let you go if they think you're unhappy. Their biggest payoff is knowing they've made someone feel good about themselves. Also, you're a walking advertisement for their business, so they want you flaunting your new 'do, not hiding under a hat. 2. If you were pleased in the salon but less so when you got home, I would give it two washes (not same day) before going back to the stylist. Sometimes what they do in the salon looks great, but doesn't work with your everyday hair care routine. Or you can't quite replicate what they did to make it look awesome. Or once all the product is washed away, the length and way the cut frames your face changes and is less flattering. A good stylist will fix it if you ask -- but if more than a week has passed since your appointment they may feel you're trying to get a second session for free, like when you wait to complain about your restaurant meal until you've eaten more than half of it.

[@annieevelyn3112]

Omg the Ashley question! You mentioned this in a video I watched the other day!

[@vivianasanchez4307]

Love the video, please do a video for post pregnancy hair. I had a baby 5 months ago and my hair keeps falling, no idea what to do to get my hair the way it was before pregnancy 😭

[@Vero.does.better]

A colab between JVN and Brad Mondo, and I would play it on repeat until I die of happiness.

[@ZiggyKitty]

Nah, BM wouldn’t have anything more to offer. Loved Manes by Mel’s (very reasonable and fair) critique, which validated all us curly-headed people who knew something was up. He’d just straighten everything out and make everyone a shade of blonde. No thanks.

[@ssilva40]

I just love you JVN 🥰 you’re so adorable!

[@esthershushanspikes4875]

You’re perfect for this world Jonathan!! lol

[@t-dawg5813]

Thank you Jonathan!

[@kimberlym8526]

You're my spirit animal. I feel so upbeat and expressive most of the time (like you, henny)!!

[@sarahs9516]

Jonathan van ness I love your videos so much. I can watch your old video every day.🙂

[@miaaah8756]

JONATHAN I LOVE YOU SO MUCH

[@nikkihorn3852]

Super duper helpful, thank you! 🦄

[@Gemstar_70]

i love you! You make my day even better & beautiful.

[@jessW626]

Love this!!!

[@valkleinhans1]

I didn't know stylists didn't make much commission on products they sell. Interesting!

[@JusticeV48]

We do but it’s like 5% so it’s barely anything LOL

[@aprilm123]

Depends on the pay structure of the salon. I worked at a salon where you make 10% once you sell $500 a month. And when you go $100 over it goes up another 2%. But now I own a suite and I make 50% of product sales since I purchased them wholesale.

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

They often don’t make much money and it’s back breaking.

[@alinaarachnaphobic]

the highest i ever got was 20%, a lot o fsalons will also make you sell a certain amount THEN you get a commission off the extra sales

[@mirandaschalen]

I have mixed feelings about Ashley's comment. I feel like going to a salon is a luxury. (Im aware it's your job and you live for haircare and selling your products is part of that) but some of us are lucky if we can go to a salon and get our ends cut without having to eat instant noodles for the rest of the month. As i am not in a position to buy salon products, i would suggest Ashley would kindly thank the hairdresser for the product suggestions and decline the offer to buy. If you want high end results and you can effort it, go for it. If you can't, dont complain and you will live. Even with your 40 dollar haircut and 4 dollar drugstore wax. Getting in financial trouble is neither cute nor selfcare. Buying with awareness for yourself and the planet is. So maybe the hairdresser is pushy about it, be clear and you can always decline even if it's awkward for some of us to do so. Hair is a luxury not a necessity, nor are make up or excessive amounts of clothes. Even if populair culture makes you believe it is :) just a perspective, Xoxo from The Netherlands.

[@megcryan9442]

You're amazing! I had my consult last week for my first salon visit coming soon! Great timing

[@ThisIsTori_]

I love them so much. They’re just so inspiring. Makes me want to be more me. Love it. Thank you, jonathan

[@beryllium4043]

Right before moving to another country, I wanted to have my hair cut. My go to stylist was not available so I let his brother do the work. Biggest mistake ever! I walked all the way back home crying. No hair dresser wanted to fix it because it was too short to fix ! Luckily I found someone who directly looked at my hair and said he can fix it and he did ! After 6 months, my hair is still growing nice, and looking fab 😍 Long story short, DO NOT ASK FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO CUT YOUR HAIR, ALTHOUGH THEY WORK AT THE SAME PLACE.

[@jvn]

Amen!

[@theyingyang13]

I love JVN’s tatas 💗💗

[@dizzle6709]

I worked with a girl at att that talked exactly like JVN.. It was like obnoxious but you were somehow into it at the same time.. She was such a good salesgirl.

[@timingmile7030]

Always love these videos

[@tishratcliff9601]

OMG, beauty school. What a nightmare. My first haircut, the girl had a fit because I cut her boyfriend’s hair the way he asked me to do it. She complained to the instructor, who replied, “You wanted a three dollar haircut, you got a three dollar haircut. “ 😁

[@RFenaughty]

Loved this! You make me smile so much.

[@meredithe904]

This is truly out of sheer curiosity…doesn’t question 5 sort of negate question 4? I wonder- if they are setting their prices based on x,y,z why are tips so important?

[@Waywardwindfall]

Tips enrage me. Your income is not my responsibility.

[@deanna9808]

You're assuming the employer is passing on a fair wage to the employees. Often (in the US) that's not happening and tips are used by employees to top-up a sub-par wage

[@allisonchurchill]

@@Waywardwindfall Then move somewhere that doesn't build tipping into the wage structure.

[@louiegraphy]

i always love the energy!! 💜😊

[@danielfernandezdecastro]

Omg hi lol, I always see your comments in Dr. Dray too ❤️

[@louiegraphy]

@@danielfernandezdecastro yes! 💜😊 hi there! 👋🏼

[@thoughtsrus292]

Will always be there to throw likes on every single piece of JVN content

[@galenstone9097]

I won't be if every video is a thinly disguised JVN haircare commercial.

[@georgiakuchinsky]

@@galenstone9097 i'm so confused, there wasn't a single plug for his hair products in this video.

[@galenstone9097]

@@georgiakuchinsky In general, the whole channel is that. He posted two videos about his home and husband that were cute, and then we had a barrage of commercials and now we have this video telling us there is a significant difference in a 200. haircut and a 20. one. There isn't if the person cutting your hair is skilled. Hair care is one of the biggest rip offs ever, and if He admitted that I wouldn't feel the way I do. He is trying to convince people that 200. is a reasonable amount to pay for a haircut. It's not. Not ever. I've already unsubscribed. Fuck off, Jonathan.

[@nachodan86]

@@galenstone9097 byeeeeeeee

[@CathyA144]

Always “LIKE” & “SUBSCRIBE”!!!! Dear Jonathan Van Ness😘

[@jvn]

❤️❤️

[@thunderousapplause]

Stylists try to upsell. I don’t like it. I don’t need the products they’re pushing bc salon tells them to. The same thing happens when I go into Ulta or Sephora.

[@icnw88]

Hey Jonathan!! I have a question. I'm hot blooded and sweat every day at work and therefore wash my hair everyday....I know you're strict on not over washing your hair....but do you have any advice so I can stop washing my hair so much?? Much love!!!

[@Le_Inke]

Pal, SAME

[@deanna9808]

I read that a lot of texturising sprays can actually work as an oil-soaking, 'refresh' spray that has less residue than a dry shampoo.

[@gleamglowanimation637]

I paid sooooo much money for my hair to be lightened and cut. I finally got my hair to a length that I liked befor the trim and I told her a million times I wanted very little hair cut off and she cut off like 7 inches or more🥲🙃 she didn’t make it the color I wanted 🙃🙃🙃 she decided to leave the bulk of my scalp the same color even though I told her I wanted it all lightened. This came about most likely because she was running late because of other clients and needed me to leave because she had another person coming so she cut corners. I am lucky because I moved so I don’t feel weird about her wanting me to come back. Though I feel like she should know she should treat her clients better.

[@RaeWolfe-t5w]

I got one of my all-time favourite hair cuts in ... wait for it... France 🤩 in Paris. 🤩

[@MeganHeath52]

When we got engaged I had my fiance cut my hair as a trust exercise and honestly it's the best haircut I've had :) BUT ! I definitely still go to salons for advice on styling products :)

[@Emlah9081]

It's so strange. In England we don't tip hair dressers or tattoo artists, but we always tip at restaurants. It's interesting to learn

[@ginaa.lasalla4524]

Love you Jonathan! You always make me laugh and smile you’re a true inspiration God bless

[@belindajohansen2899]

I have always had thin hair; meaning not very much of it and very thin follicles. After I had my second daughter at 36 my hair started falling out even faster. It's so thin!!! Now I am 54 and I go to the pool three times a week so my hair is chlorinated. Would your product save my poor hair?!?

[@arelyholman8247]

I like and subscribe since the first video!!!! Love you JVN

[@hopefulmonsters4407]

I'd love to see more of these!

[@MotherMantiss]

Regarding tipping: I thought that you don't tip the owner or a self-employed person, but you absolutely tip everyone else. ?

[@gabychavez253]

ok i cut my hair super short in 2020 and LOVED IT. ive grown it out now to my collarbone, and i think this current length compliments and feels more cohesive to my face shape, but i really miss my short hair, even if looking back it wasnt my fiercest look, i felt really confident in it. should i cut it short again? QUEEN JVN IF YOU SEE THIS ID LOVE ANY INPUT YOUD BE WILLING TO GIVE 🥺🥰

[@jvn]

If you feel more confident yes!!

[@greenstarlight0]

My stylist got a new job in LA. Now I'm waiting an additional 3 months for an appointment because there's no availability. Good for her but I'm pissed.

[@courteshea]

Postpartum hair loss tips (styling, protecting) and product recs?!

[@funguscake]

Of she really cared about that lady's hair being healthy, she would recommend prodects not sold in a salon only....My hair stylist told me that Walmart, Amazon, and Sally's sold "blackmarket" brands and that you couldn't buy any good products there you had to buy from a salon....you cant tell me she wasn't trying to make buck! Sometimes the hair stylist is wrong and going to one and having a bad out come can be pretty traumatic. Let's celebrate good hair stylists and recognize there are bad ones and sometimes it's not the customer all the time...

[@Dexy83]

The best stylists I've ever seen was found by my bff when we were in hs. (We're 45 now 😂) Bff looked up male stylist in the PHONE book (😂) and she's been going to him since 94. He's expanded so much that he only sees a handful of clients himself. My friend is one of them. I moved out of the area, but because of my bff, he'll still see me if I need to. 😍

[@angelinaguevara6938]

❤❤ Love you yelling Gina. That's my name !

[@maryleegagne]

Thank you for answering the questions honestly.

[@MsJennaOw]

I really like the advice on tipping, and am happy to do so. I do wonder does the 20% minimum tip also apply if your stylist is the owner of the salon? I am curious to read people’s responses to this because I know that sometimes people won’t tip the owner of a salon as that person gets the overall profit. Personally I’m not sure what to do and have tipped the hairstylist/owner before not knowing what’s fair or protocol.

[@juliahall4359]

This was so helpful and so entertaining as well! New subscriber here 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@JeremiahAkinMusic]

Love JVN! Can we get some more like, short "masc" (please let me know if you have a less binary term) hair tips too? I'm kind of sick of watching barber bros. The advice is hit or miss, and the vibe isn't quite me. Thank you! You are a beautiful human!

[@CrankyNovelist7335]

I know your probably not gonna see this, but I still want to ask. I have really long, really thick hair and I’d like to dye it. Like crimson and I know there’s no way I’ll be able to do it on my own without messing it up. However, the only time I’ve been to a stylist is when my mom decided I needed to cut my hair and it was never the same person. How do I find the right stylist for me?

[@jannahildebran398]

I have a question, sorry I'm not posting on instagram , I'm not on a-lot except for dogs and cats. If you suspect a product is causing hair loss, once I a switch the product, how long should I give it to see if my hair grows back?

[@Skatejock21]

It really isn't necessary to tell you're stylist that you're finding someone else. Everyone today wants to make sure the professional of almost any field, to know they're leaving. Just go!! You aren't obligated to stay... you wouldn't be their first client. People leave for a variety of reasons. Just dont leave in an unkind way.

[@oliviak59]

OMGGGGG I would give an Ovary to be able to get a JVN ORIGINAL HAIR MAKEOVER!!!

[@craftjared]

Love it!!!

[@rachelw1076]

I (respectfully!) disagree with the stylist recommending products answer. I have fine, curly hair, and it's on the thin side. Every time a stylist has recommended something, it has turned my hair into either a greasy or frizzy mess, and it's been $30 or $40 down the drain. Unfortunately their knowledge about thick curly hair just didn't translate to fine thin curly hair.

[@mousebones3258]

So because my hair is naturally stick straight its impossible to find someone who has my hair type based on looking. So if I feel comfortable I ask if they straighten their hair. My hair is also down to my hips so which makes going to hair dressers scary. Every one has agreed on what we're doing and then cut off several inches and left me with unbalanced ends.

[@februarywind]

JVN - I always get tripped up over the shampoo person! Do I just tip my stylist, and they divide? Or do I tip my stylist 20%, and then my shampoo person 10%? I always feel so awkward about this, send help.

[@AmandaBabyyyyy]

This is such a good question! I THINK the shampoo person receives tipout from the stylist bc they’re assisting, but surely you could tip them separately if you felt inclined? I’d love to hear from a stylist on this! I worked for tips (bartender) for like 20 yrs so I just err on the side of caution and tip everyone 😂

[@movi3srock]

Do stylists tip our their shampoo person? I didn't know that....

[@Jane-dr2wg]

Whoa places have shampoo people? Fancy! I have been in multiple salons and have only ever had my stylist shampoo my hair hahaha.

[@movi3srock]

@@Jane-dr2wg In major cities, even the smaller (not expensive) salons have shampoo people, its usually a way junior stylists can make extra money while they build up their clientele or while they are finishing hairdressing school.

[@Jane-dr2wg]

@@movi3srock oh cool! I’m in Canada so maybe that’s why?

[@mariamartinelli739]

You are my idol, babe!

[@Lillaloppan]

Thank you from Sweden 🥰❤

[@anacho6827]

I found this instrumentally educational :)

[@corrinaamato8805]

Another tip Question lol: Is there a different rule when the owner of the salon does your hair? I've read 📚 that you dont have to tip the owner/boss. I could never NOT tip but I HAVE heard this before

[@marykatemotley5404]

I was coming to ask this same question!! I think if the owner is operating out of a one chair salon, you should tip. I think the “no tip rule” is for owners who lease out chairs in their salons because they make money off of the other stylists. I’m just as lost as you though!

[@itsmeseantee]

This is great advice! You cheer me up :)

[@princessandthepolish]

this was a great video!