Consultation Guide
What to expect — and how to prep.
Every transformation starts with a conversation and a selfie in honest light. Here's how to prepare so we can give you a close-to-exact forecast, not a guess.
The Conversation
What happens in the consult
We listen first
Your hair goals, your history, your lifestyle. The method serves you, not the other way around.
We read your hair
From your selfie in honest daylight, we assess grade, density, and what's possible — and what isn't.
We choose the method
Together we select the right technique for your hair, your goals, and your maintenance window.
We give the number
A close-to-exact price — technique, install, and the Barbēlo color picks — before you book a thing.
How to Prep
Get the best forecast
- 1Take your selfie in honest daylight — near a window, not under a bathroom bulb.
- 2Wear your hair pulled back or as it naturally falls, so we can see your hairline and density.
- 3Come with your hair clean and dry to your in-person appointment — no product, no oils.
- 4Know your hair history: recent color, chemical treatments, medications, or scalp conditions.
- 5Bring inspiration photos if you have them — but trust us to tell you what's honestly achievable.
What to Bring
For your in-person visit
- ·A clean, dry head of hair
- ·Your hair-history notes
- ·Inspiration photos (optional)
- ·An open mind
- ·Your questions
- ·Time — unhurried
When We Say No
Honesty over a booking
If your hair isn't healthy enough for an install right now, we'll tell you — and we'll tell you what it takes to get there. We'd rather earn your trust than your money. A 'no' today is often a 'yes' in three months.