OPINIONS ON HAIRDRESSER SITUATION - Page 4

Q4u · ‎03-17-2010

Please remember that you are paying for a service and when that service no longer meets your needs you need to move on... AND this is just business. You'll no longer require her services. While you had a nice rapport with her, it was because of this service and it sounds as though neither of you will mind the change.

Don't let it stop you from moving on and finding someone who will really fit your needs.

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Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

@LexPex, if you asked the question, I am thinking you know the answer. I vote for a new stylist. LM

Montana · ‎03-09-2010

I would never put up with a hairdresser who was late 90% of the time.

I have been going to my current stylist for many years and she has been late a few times because of bad weather or traffic problems. Understandable and no problem.

But 90% of the time? No. Way.

butterfly123 · ‎06-27-2013

@LexPex

The stylist that does my hair has notes about the amount of time she needs for each individual client and that is in their computer system for the schedulers to refer to. She is on time and waiting with a smile.

I wish you the best.

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

You didn't way why she's always late.

1. Is she late because she's messing around or is not yet at the salon? If yes, get a new stylist. It's time to move on. I would anyway if she talked to me like she did you. Heck, I'd have turned and walked out right on the spot.

2. Is she late because she's working with another customer? If so, get over it. It happens to almost everyone who goes to a salon.

Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

@LexPex, of course if you’ve been going to your hairdresser for that long, it’s scary and uncomfortable to think of changing.

Personally, if I had a stylist say that to me, I would never go back; it’s all been said AFAIC. She’s been plain that she doesn’t need you; you need to demonstrate that you don’t need her.

If the salon itself is convenient and comfortable for you, and one of the other stylists has done you before to your satisfaction, if you’re brave enough I’d make some appts with her/him/them. That will give you time to look around for another salon if you want to.

I have done it - switch stylists in one salon - and it was okay. It’s kind of like changing doctors in a multi-MD practice. Slightly awkward maybe, or maybe not; people do it, it’s not rare.

Good luck!

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LexPex · ‎03-29-2010

LibbyAnnE, thanks for your reply...just want to quantify that I have been late three or four times since 2005....I'm a "hate to be late" person

LexPex · ‎03-29-2010

Thanks to all for sharing your thoughts. I Think tthe general consensus is that it is time for me to part ways with her. I will look around for reviews on Yelp and see what I can find....also will ask friends.

I agree that many stylists run late. I guess it was just the fact that she was unhappy and said so when I was late.

SeaMaiden...your post made me LOL

Thanks again...always can count on the Forum

NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

@LexPex wrote:
I have come here from time to time over the years and have gotten a lot of good advice. Haven't asked for opinions in in awhile but need advice now.

I have been going to my stlylist since 2005 and for the most part I like her work. ( As she and have have aged together it now takes her about 1/2 hour longer to do my hair than the rest of the stylists( who occasionally do my hair) It is bothersome but not a deal breaker.

I'll set the stage by telling you that 90% of the time she is late.... ten minutes to 1/2 hour. I have only been late 3/4 times in all those years. I have mentioned her lateness casually at few times.

In Novemember, I was 15 minutes late.She had a "puss" (my mom's saying) on her face. I said "I told my husband that if I were late, you would be on time" She said "Well the reason I'm late all the time is because of customers like you who show up late" I said "Sorry, but I am hardly ever late" I was angry although I tried not to show it.

Surfice to say, this has been building up. I really no longer enjoy going to the hairdresser probably because my hair and I have been at it for so long. Also the older I get I am sure I my more impatient

do I break up with her or am I just being a*****?

It is scary for me to try a new stylist

TIA for your feedback

It sounds to me as though it's time for a new stylist. You have several complaints (which certainly sound legitimate), and the only positive thing you said sounded kind of half-hearted: "For the most part I like her." That's not exactly a ringing endorsement. IMO it's obvious that this relationship has run its course.

Yes, it's hard to make a change. I am a creature of habit, so I get that. But I honestly don't see one reason why you should stay with this stylist - and I see several reasons why you should not. Try someone else, and you might be very happily surprised! Ask friends, neighbors, anyone whose hair you admire where they have it done.

It seems that she's taking advantage of your good nature. It's wrong that she makes you angry and you feel you need to keep that to yourself. There are lots of good stylists out there who will be a breath of fresh air. Good luck!

NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

@DrKelli wrote:
it's like a doctor's office--unless you have the first appointment of the day, you can expect to wait. And she is probably right, it is because some of her clients are late so she runs late. Her comment was bordering on rude though and if her lateness is increasingly bothering you, change hairdressers. But you will probably run into the same thing. I certainly understand your reticence to change though--I've been with mine about the same length of time! I usually get the first appointment on Saturdays. Although it was rare she ran late when I had to go after work.

I understand a stylist occasionally running late, but it's not acceptable if it's 90% of the time, as the OP said happens in her case. I would not continue with a stylist who was late even far less often than that.

As for expecting to wait unless we have the first appt of the day, I disagree. I am not a morning person and have never had the first appt of the day anywhere for anything. There have been very, very few times that I've had to wait for a stylist. In fact, offhand I can't remember it ever happening, although I'm sure it has. A good salon knows how to schedule appts, and how to keep late arrivals from messing up the entire rest of the day. Clients who show up on time should not be inconvenienced by those who did not, and good salons make sure that doesn't happen.