Re: OPINIONS ON HAIRDRESSER SITUATION

Big Joanie · ‎01-02-2015

@cerb wrote:
Growing up, my mother always taught me to be a "nice" girl, and to never hurt anyone's feelings. At times that caused me to put up with bad behavior in others much longer than I should have. If I were you I would get a new stylist and not feel guilty about it.

I was raised on this too .. Mother and Gr. Mother ... I am 70 years old and

still trying to get out of this mind set ....putting others first .. the only saving

grace is I noitce my grandaughter is not like this .. hopefully it will save her

a lot of trouble in her life ....

SXMGirl · ‎07-07-2010

If you like the way that she does your hair, then it is time for each of you to have your say and go on as normal. Sometimes she is late and sometimes you are late. You just need to reach the point where no one takes it too seriously and no harsh words are exchanged.

If you cannot do that on your next visit, then it is time for a change. If you like how the other stylists have done your hair, then just switch to one of them, even though it might be somewhat uncomfortable.

Or, start looking for a new stylist. If you are on Nextdoor, just put out a recommendation request. You will get plenty of them.

Keep in mind, though, that everyone runs late at sometime or another. Also, sometimes the older we get, the harder it is to get moving in the morning. Your stylist takes longer now to do your hair, so it takes longer for her to do other things--maybe just like all of us as we age. Sometimes we have to put everything aside and show compassion, even when we don't want to do so and even when it is inconvenient for us. Only you know what you are willing to tolerate and that is okay, too.

The next time that I hear salt and ice together, it better be in a margarita!

kitcat51 · ‎09-15-2016

Last fall I left the stylist that's been doing my hair since the early 80's she's sweet, thoughtful & a great stylist but I felt I was in a rut & it was time for something new. I went online & found great reviews about a stylist in a nearby salon, made an appointment for a trim & we talked about what she would do differently with my hair. I went home thought about it & so happy with my decision, she gave me a new cut, dimensional color & it's lifted my spirits. I don't look at changing stylist as a breakup at all, just a needed change done FOR ME. Consider a change for yourself too. Good luck.

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

Years ago I quit going to a hairdresser that took vacations ALL THE TIME. I have no idea how she kept clients, but I finally had enough and looked for a new stylist......been with the same person ever since.... I'd look for someone else.

Krimpette · ‎03-09-2010

If you're not wanting to change hairdressers, why not have a chat with her. Surely you've developed some comraderie between the two of you. Maybe you both just need to have a little "heart-to-heart" and possibly get past this.......if you want to stay with her.

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

@LexPex,

Saying that you no longer enjoy going to this stylist is your very reason to find someone else. I feel it is very important to go to a stylist we like, and enjoy the experience enough to want to pay for their services.

The stylist I have now went to school with my daughters, is a stay at home mom, and comes to my house. My previous stylist had a head full of wild ideas that resulted in her moving her shop 5x in the 15+ years I paid for her services. The last time she moved the shop was the sign I needed to find someone new. Even though I loved what she did with my hair, I just couldn’t make that drive to her new shop, and told her so.

I think it’s time for you to find a new stylist.

libbyannE · ‎10-27-2010

You've been late, too-- "three to four times" in a year. Clean up your act first, promise to her that you will be on time, and see how things go, Criticizing her when you are doing the same thing seems childish and petty to me,