Article: A good way to find a trusted stylist is to ask family and friends for recommendations. You should avoid just walking into a salon and seeing the first person who's available; that stylist may not have any appointments because they're either not very good or they're still very inexperienced. If a friend, family member, or coworker recently had their hair done in a way that you love, ask them who they went to. They may even get a referral discount for sending you to a certain salon. If you can't find anybody to give you recommendations, look at reviews online for local salons. If you're unhappy with your current haircut, or are seeing a stylist for the first time, book a consultation appointment prior to your haircut. This can be right before the haircut time, and gives you time to discuss with your stylist either why you're unhappy with your haircut or what you're looking for in a new haircut. The stylist will be able to tell you about cuts that look best with your hair type and facial features, and what you can expect about styling commitments based on the type of cut that you want. The best way to avoid miscommunication with your stylist about what you want is to provide a visual of the cut you're looking for. Search beauty magazines or online for haircuts that you like, and choose your favorite to bring to the salon. A good stylist will tell you based on the picture how the cut may look different on you than it does on the person in the picture, based on facial features and hair types. Having this conversation will help to avoid any surprises if the cut doesn't look exactly the same on you as it did on the person in the picture. If you don't normally put a lot of time and effort into styling, tell your stylist this so that they don't give you a cut that requires a lot of styling to look good. Based on your description or picture, the stylist can tell you if that exact cut is a good idea for you, or if a slight variation would be better. If styling time and effort isn't an issue for you, you have more options for the cut you want. Be sure to get exact instructions from the stylist about styling steps as they are styling your hair after the cut.
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Shop for a stylist by asking for recommendations. Have a consultation with the stylist before they get started. Bring a magazine or internet picture with you. Communicate with your stylist about how you normally wear your hair.
Article: If you're just starting out, small metal objects work best. For more advanced practice, you might use unwashed clothing. Let your eye travel from one object to the next, staying conscious of the initial feelings or impressions you get from each. Take a few deep, cleansing breaths. Relax into a seated position and close your eyes. Turn it over and open your mind to the history it contains. If you see or hear anything, let your partner know. Repeat with all objects and check for verification later. Try to identify the gender, age, and race of the owner. Report your impressions with accuracy and ask your partner for verification. Don't fret if you don't get any impressions. Not every object will inspire a vision.
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Have a partner bring you a series of unfamiliar objects. Arrange them in front of you and focus on each one in sequence. Get comfortable. Take an object in your hands.
Article: Salutations are words like "Hi" and "Hello." These are simple sayings used right when you meet someone. There are many salutations in French (just like in English). Below are a few of the most common (with pronunciation guides): Bonjour (Hello/Good day): Bohn-zhoou. The "zh" is pronounced like the "ge" in "deluge." The n and r are very delicate almost silent. Bonsoir (Good evening): Bohn-swah. Here, again, the n is very delicate. Bonne nuit (Goodnight): Bun nwee . The n isn't as delicate here. You can use "bonjour" in nearly all situations, so it's a good one to memorize. The others are only used later in the day. This is an informal greeting. It's a little like "Hi" or "Hey" in English. It's perfectly fine to use this around friends, family members, and children, but you probably won't want to use it for a new boss or professor this can be disrespectful. Salut (Hi [informal]): Sah-loo. The "loo" actually uses a subtle sound that's not common in English it's a little like "liu" with a very soft ee sound at the beginning. A good pronunciation example is here. After the salutation, you can let the other person know who you are. Again, there are a few different ways to do this (which are listed below). Only use the informal options for friends, family members, children, and so on. Je m'appelle ______ (My name is ______): Zhuh mah-pell (your name). Again, the zh here is pronounced like the "ge" in "deluge." Je suis ______ (I am ______): Zhuh swee (your name). Moi c'est ______ (I'm ______ [informal]): Mwah say (your name). Another informal option is to simply say your name after salutations are exchanged. This is a little like saying, "Hi. Judy." (if your name's Judy) as you shake someone's hand. In English, when you meet someone, you usually end your introduction with "nice to meet you," "It's a pleasure," or another similar phrase. French is no different. Use the phrases below to show you're happy to make someone's acquaintance: "Ravis de vous connaitre" (Pleased to meet you): Ra-vee deh voo con-net-tray. The French r sound is made by lifting the back part of the tongue towards the roof of the mouth. The resulting sound is more delicate and airy than the English r sound. "Ravis de vous rencontrer" (Nice to meet you): Ra-vee deh voo ohn-con-tray. The meaning is the same as the phrase above. Note that the second r is silent. Enchante (Delighted): Ohn-shon-tay. If the other person says one of these first, use de meme (duh meh-muh), or "same to you."
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Use the right salutation for the time of day. If you're on close terms, use "salut" instead. State your name. Listen to the other person's introduction, then offer a pleasantry.