How do I find a stylist?

Start by browsing your state or entering your city in our search box.

How did you find Old School Stylists for this directory?

The Old School Way: By word-of-mouth. We took recommendations from patrons of old school stylists, and reached out to some directly based on their awesome reputation.

What is an “Old School Hairstylist”. How do you define what that means?

The best definition we’ve got for “Old School Hairstylist” is: Someone who knows how to use a Marcel iron and stove! Yes, there’s more to it than that, but that’s the essence of what we look for in stylists featured on this site: Consummate Trained and Licensed Professionals. It’s one of the reasons we require a cosmetology license number on our Old School Stylists Directory Submission Form to.  We see too many horror stories of “Instagram Stylists” and poor customer experiences taking place from people who are poorly trained and unlicensed.  This site was constructed to be a resource for stylists looking to connect with their customers, and customers looking to find Old School Stylists in their area.

The key differences between a licensed hair stylist (like our Old School Stylists featured on this website) and someone doing hair in their kitchen or basement are: 1) Professional Training, 2) Legal Compliance, and 3) Safety Standards.  A licensed hairstylist has likely completed extensive professional training that covers: hair design techniques, scientific concepts like infectious disease control, physiology and chemistry related to hair care, and professional service procedures. A licensed stylist also has legal requirements to meet, including being of a certain age, having obtained a high school diploma or GED, passing written and practical state licensing exams, and obtaining a license from their state’s regulatory board. Finally, Old School Stylists, like all licensed haircare professionals, are regulated by state boards that establish health and safety standards.  This ensures that proper sanitation practices are being followed, and that health risks to clients are minimized.

I’m an Old School Hairstylist. How do I get listed on this site?

Fill out our Old School Stylists Directory Submission Form to start the process. Someone will contact you with more information on our criteria.

How much does it cost to be added to the Old School Stylists Directory?

Nothing. You just need to meet the minimum criteria we’ve set for inclusion, and pass our vetting process.

I have an Old School Stylist, and I want them listed here. How do I do that?

Fill out our Old School Stylists Directory Referral Form to start the process. Someone will reach out to your stylist about getting them added.

I have a review for an Old School Stylist I visited, where can I share my experience?

Fill out our Old School Stylists Directory Review Form and tell us about your experience.