Struggling to grow your natural hair? The problem isn’t growth—it’s retention. Here’s what you need to know.

Listen, when it comes to our hair, we want to be able to entrust our strands to a caring and dedicated pro that will make all of our realistic expectations come true. Although the red flags of choosing a hair stylist are heard loud and clear, we want to point out 5 green flags to note when vetting a licensed professional.