Take THE Photo!

Cut, Color, Dry, Style, Curl, Install….and Photo?!

Yes, photo! Because you definitely need more things to do in the salon! If your fans, clients, potential clients and really anyone you’ve ever wanted to impress in the history of your life can’t see your gorgeous hair creations on their phone, are you even really a stylist? Of course you are, but in the Age of Instagram, it can certainly feel that way!

Taking hair photos is a necessity to promote your talents and business, although it can be tricky, especially when trying to capture color, highlights and/or texture. In honor of World Photo Day, we found and gathered our favorite tips and tricks from stylists who KNOW about angles, lighting, composition and more to serve as your guide.

Click on each photo to find more of their helpful content.

Learn how to create the elusive viral image with this how-to!

@hairbychrissydanielle

Get detailed pointers here!

@jordan.paints.hair

See the great-hair-photo process in motion!

@adina_pignatare

Need a little bit of help on everything? Here’s a great overview!

@jamiedanahairstylist

Have any hair photo hacks you’d like to share? Where do you get your photo tips and advice? Let us know in the comments!