If you need to blow dry, use a bristle brush instead of plastic. This stops the hair from getting tangled. Try to shampoo your hair daily with a mild shampoo. Hair is always at its best on the first day. To create volume, spray a volumizing tonic into the roots and blow dry the hair upside down.
Most salons have someone who is stronger in cutting than other services.
Ask them to describe the way the different sections fall so that you can feel whether you've got it right at home. It really is worth paying that little bit extra to have it done professionally and always take along a friend you can trust. Don't be afraid to ask when out shopping. If you have some sight, a good magnifying mirror is all-important. Choose one big enough to be useful but small enough to carry around in your bag.