People aren’t mind readers. Not your barista, not your hairstylist, and certainly not your makeup artist. If you don’t tell someone what you want, how can they deliver it?
Think about it: Have you ever walked into a salon, waved vaguely at your hair, and muttered, “Just… do something nice”? What happens next is an uncomfortable dance of assumptions. You leave with a style you didn’t know you were getting, and they’re left wondering why you’re hesitant to book again.
The same goes for makeup and beauty. If you’re dreaming of a smoky eye or a soft glow, but you don’t say so, the result might not feel quite right. And that’s no one’s fault—it’s simply a communication gap.
But here’s the flip side: as a service provider, it’s our responsibility to guide the way. If I don’t tell you to prep your skin or show up makeup-free, how can I expect you to know? If I don’t ask the right questions—What’s your go-to look? What’s the occasion?—you’re left feeling like you have to come up with answers on the spot. That’s not fair to you.
It’s a two-way street. You shouldn’t feel put on the spot to have all the answers, and I shouldn’t leave you guessing what’s expected.
Here’s the takeaway: ask for what you want. And as service providers, let’s make it easier for people to feel prepared, seen, and cared for.
Because when we meet in the middle—clear desires and clear guidance—that’s when the real magic happens. In beauty, and in life.
Now, what is it you’ve been meaning to ask for?