03 / Give the advice something to work with
Bring your real routine.
You do not need to arrive with the perfect hair-type label. A description of one ordinary wash day is a better starting point than a guess you feel you have to defend.
Name one priority.
“I want fewer steps” or “I need help deciding what to keep” gives the conversation a direction.
Have your products nearby.
Record exact product names, how often you use them and where you apply them. Include the products you would prefer to keep.
Share your practical limits.
Time, spending and preferences help make a plan usable. Say what is realistic on a rushed weekday.