What Happens During a 90-Minute Women's Haircut Appointment?
Prepared with AI assistance from Nichele Haircut's own information and reviewed by Nichele Costa.
From the first question to the final finish — a transparent look at how I use the 90 minutes of a women's haircut appointment at my studio in Lisbon.
Booking 90 minutes for a haircut may feel unfamiliar if you are used to a quick trim. The time is not filler. Each part of the appointment has a purpose, and the consultation at the start is what makes the cut at the end different from a generic shape-up. Here is exactly how those 90 minutes work.
1. The Consultation — Where the Haircut Actually Starts
The appointment opens with a conversation. I ask what you have been finding difficult about your current cut, how you style your hair on a normal morning and what you want to change — or keep. I look at how your hair grows out of the scalp, where the weight sits naturally and what the texture does when it is left alone.
This is visagism in practice: reading the face and hair before touching the scissors. I consider your face shape, the width of the forehead, the jaw line and where your cheekbones sit. From these details I can see which lengths will balance your proportions and where the cut should be lighter or heavier.
The consultation takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes. Clients who have been coming to me for years still go through a version of it, because hair changes — density, texture and natural movement all shift over time.
2. The Wash and Scalp Preparation
After the consultation, your hair is washed with Kérastase, L'Oréal Professionnel or Truss products, chosen for your hair type. The wash is not just about cleanliness. It reveals the natural movement, removes any product build-up and puts the hair in the best condition for a precise cut.
I work in Campolide at a shared salon, and the basin is two steps from the cutting chair — there is no waiting between stages.
3. The Cut — Wet and Dry
Most of the cut happens on wet hair. The weight and direction of each section are much easier to control when the hair is damp. I work through the sections methodically, checking the fall at each stage.
Towards the end I dry the hair partially and refine the shape on dry hair. This is where the cut reveals itself: the natural movement comes back, any adjustments needed for the texture become visible and the final weight distribution is confirmed. Cutting dry is not a shortcut — it is a second pass with different information.
4. The Finish and Home Advice
The finish is a blow-dry that shows you how the cut behaves. I use a round brush or diffuser depending on your texture and the shape of the cut, and I walk you through what I am doing. If I use a product, I tell you what it is and why.
Home advice is always part of the appointment. I tell you what to use, what to avoid and how to style the cut with the tools and time you actually have. The goal is that you can reproduce something close to this at home — not the salon version, but a version that is clearly intentional.
5. Why 90 Minutes and Not Less
A 30-minute haircut is possible. It is not the same thing. When there is no time for consultation, the cut is based on a brief description or a reference photo, neither of which tells me how your hair grows or what your face actually needs.
The 90 minutes include consultation, wash, cut and finish. None of those stages can be removed without affecting the result. The cut I give after a full consultation is different from the cut I would give without one — more precise, better balanced and easier to manage at home.
6. What to Bring and What to Expect
You do not need to bring anything specific. If you have a photo of a cut you like, bring it — it is a useful starting point for the conversation, not a template I copy exactly. I use it to understand direction and proportion, not to replicate the photo.
- Come with your hair in its natural state if possible — not already styled or straightened
- You do not need to pre-wash; I wash your hair at the appointment
- Tell me what you dislike about your current cut, not just what you want
- If you have been struggling with a particular area — weight, volume, fringe — mention it
- English-speaking clients are welcome
7. How to Book a Women's Haircut in Lisbon
My studio is at Rua Arco do Carvalhão, 1B in Campolide — a short walk from Amoreiras and Rato, and close to Marquês de Pombal. I work by appointment, Tuesday to Friday 10:00–20:00 and Saturday 10:00–16:00.
Book via Fresha for instant confirmation. You can choose the day, time and service, and change or cancel directly in the app. The women's haircut appointment is 90 minutes and costs €80.
Questions about the women's haircut appointment
How long is a women's haircut appointment?
The women's haircut appointment is 90 minutes. This includes the consultation, wash, cut and finish. Nothing is shortened — the full duration is used.
What is included in the €80 women's haircut?
The €80 fee includes the consultation, wash with Kérastase, L'Oréal Professionnel or Truss products, the haircut and the blow-dry finish. Home-care advice is also part of the appointment.
Do you take English-speaking clients?
Yes. English-speaking clients are welcome, and you book the women's haircut on Fresha the same way.
Do you do colour or balayage at the same appointment?
No. I specialise in haircuts only. The appointment does not include colour, balayage, keratin, hair botox, ozone or extensions. Those services are not offered at all.
Can I bring a photo of a haircut I want?
Yes — a reference photo is a useful starting point. I use it to understand the direction and proportions you want, not to copy it exactly. The cut is always adapted to your face shape and hair texture.
How do I book a women's haircut in Lisbon?
Book via Fresha — choose the women's haircut, pick a time and confirm. The booking takes two minutes and gives you instant confirmation. You can also call +351 931 407 272.