Sector 42 has plenty of salons nearby, but finding one you trust with your hair is a different matter. A good hair salon does more than cut well. It listens before it starts, explains what it is doing, charges what it quoted, and remembers you next time. That is what we aim for at The Stylist, and it is why clients from Sector 42 make the short trip to our Sector 52 salon near Artemis Hospital.
01 What to look for in a hair salon
Start with the consultation. A salon that rushes you straight to the chair without asking about your hair history, past colour or daily routine is guessing, and guessing is how bad cuts happen. A proper consultation takes a few minutes and covers what you want, what your hair can handle, and what it will cost. If a salon skips this, think twice.
Cleanliness and tools matter too. Combs, scissors and brushes should be clean, capes fresh, and the station tidy. These are basics, but they tell you how seriously a salon takes its work. Ask what will be used on your hair, especially for colour and keratin: a good salon answers plainly.
02 Services you can get at The Stylist
We cover the full range of hair work: cuts for men and women, hair colour including global colour, highlights and balayage, keratin treatment, smoothening, rebonding, nanoplastia and hair botox for frizz and damage control. For care between services, we offer hair spa and hair massage, which help with dryness, dandruff and hair fall when done regularly.
Nails, skin and makeup services are available too, so a hair appointment can sit alongside a facial or party makeup. Booking them together saves you a second trip, and our team plans the order so nothing clashes.
03 Colour done properly, not rushed
Colour is where salons differ most. A good colour job starts with checking your hair's current state, including old colour and treatments, because these change how new colour takes. Your stylist should show you the shade in natural light, explain how it will grow out, and tell you how many sessions a big change will take.
Going much lighter in one sitting usually damages hair, and a salon that promises it anyway is selling speed over health. We space out big colour changes and use care treatments in between, so the result lasts and your hair stays strong. Ask how your colour will look in four weeks, not just on day one.
04 Prices, honesty and no surprises
Nothing spoils a salon visit like a bill that doubles at the counter. Before any service starts, we confirm the full price, including extras like a wash, a treatment or a toner. If something extra comes up mid-service, we check with you first. That is a basic courtesy, but it is also how trust is built visit after visit.
We also tell you when a service is not worth it. If your hair does not need keratin yet, or a colour idea will not suit your skin tone, we say so. A salon that always agrees with you is not advising you, it is just taking the booking.
05 Getting here from Sector 42
From Sector 42, our Sector 52 salon is a straightforward drive along Golf Course Extension Road, near Artemis Hospital. Our second location in Sector 51 at The Arzoo Apartments is also an option. Both are open Wednesday to Monday, 11 AM to 9 PM, closed Tuesdays.
Weekends fill fast, so call 81781 59945 to book ahead, especially for colour or keratin which take longer slots. Weekday appointments are usually available at short notice, and we will always tell you honestly how long your service will take.
The four-week question: Before any colour or cut, ask your stylist how it will look in four weeks. A good answer covers regrowth and upkeep. If they can only describe day one, the plan is incomplete.
Questions we hear at the salon
Do I need an appointment or can I walk in?
Walk-ins are welcome when a slot is free, but weekends fill fast. Call 81781 59945 ahead for colour or keratin.
What hair services do you offer?
Cuts, global colour, highlights, balayage, keratin, smoothening, nanoplastia, hair botox, hair spa and hair massage, plus nails, skin and makeup.
How do I know what colour suits me?
Your stylist checks your skin tone and past treatments, then shows you shades in natural light and explains upkeep.
Where is the salon and when is it open?
Our main salon is Shop No. 86, High Street 52, Sector 52, Gurugram, opposite Artemis Hospital. We are open Wed-Mon, 11 AM to 9 PM, closed Tue.
Book your hair appointment today
Tell us what you want, and we will give you a straight answer on price, time and what will suit your hair. No surprises at the counter.
Call 81781 59945The Stylist Unisex Salon, Sector 52, Gurugram - call 81781 59945.