Changing Hairdressers

[StrawberryCream]

I have done this before, I lied to her and told her my close friend had started doing hairdressing at college and to be polite I was letting her do my hair I’d actually just found a much better and cheaper hairdresser

 

[WilmaHun]

I had the similar thing with a lash tech, I'd been going to her for years but noticed my lashes weren't lasting so decided to try someone new. I never said anything to the old lash tech (mainly because I felt awkward!) but of course she saw from my Insta pics that I'd still got lashes on so she obviously knew I'd gone elsewhere. She's still polite and chats to me if I see her though!

At the end of the day, it's personal choice, just because you've used somebody for something once or a thousand times, you're not obliged to keep using their service. Especially if you're not feeling completely satisfied with the result, why waste the money! But I do understand what you mean about overthinking, I'm exactly the same.

 

[StrawberryCream]

Same. I couldn’t get an appointment with my hairdresser for ages so decided to go somewhere new and this is what I said

I wonder how many hairdressers have heard this one

 

[candyland_]

Any advice appreciated please: relatively new here anyway I have been with my current hairdresser for around 2 years, she’s usually reliable however today I have turned up to the salon with my daughter as she was booked for a cut & blow dry to find that there is nobody there and salon door was locked after waiting for 30 minutes rather disgruntled & daughter upset! I left bearing in mind I am at least a 40 minute drive from there this is after attempting to call the salon & I also messaged my hairdresser but had zero response! My teenage daughter was devastated as was I after waisting our time and travelling there! Anyway several hours later she has only just replied saying sorry she is unwell and thought appointment was in 3 days?! I understand being unwell but surely it’s not too much to ask to a)check your client diary and b) have the courtesy to let them know?! But to then try and fob me off claiming appointment is on another day when I know full well it wasn’t is unbelievable! Am I being unreasonable? I’ve not yet responded to her and I am now in too minds to now change my hair salon as this isn’t near me but happens to be somewhat cheaper then where I live but still reasonably happy with service they give when they do my hair! what are your thoughts on this please and how would you respond ? I should add that I then took my daughter to another salon and ended up paying more than usual just to get it sorted

Take your money elsewhere.

 

[Octopies]

Ah I’m having the same issue but with my brows. I used to religiously use the same girl to wax my brows, but now she’s moved over exclusively to nails. I’ve got a lovely new girl but as my brows are thick she never takes enough off and the shaping is quite flat when before I used to have more arched. I thought maybe she was just new and I’d rather she build up her confidence so I’ve let it slide.

But now it’s been nearly a year (I’m an idiot!) and it’s no different. At the end of each appointment, she asks when I want to book in for next time and as I’m socially anxious, I always book again!

How do I politely not book again next time? She’s a lovely girl and I don’t want to offend but I used to love my brows and now I don’t!

If I don’t want to rebook but not sure what to say in person I usually say ‘I need to check my diary when I get home because I’ve got something on / work is a bit crazy/ need to check something with work/ then I’ll be in touch’

then I just wouldn’t get in touch to rebook lol

 

[Turmeric123]

thanks for the advice I am seriously considering it she stated she was ill but she is running the salon whilst the owner is on Mat leave and today there were grid posts on IG of hair completed earlier this morning! Not sure that would be a priority if you were ill?! The lights were also left on inside I’m just not convinced!

After reading this I would definitely change and not go back- sounds very suss
They don't deserve your custom

 

[Dot_Cotton]

I have done this before, I lied to her and told her my close friend had started doing hairdressing at college and to be polite I was letting her do my hair I’d actually just found a much better and cheaper hairdresser

Same. I couldn’t get an appointment with my hairdresser for ages so decided to go somewhere new and this is what I said

 

[under the ivy]

I’m doing the same thing! Just been for my patch test with my old hairdresser because my new hairdresser for the past year, hasn’t done my hair right at all! I got serious anxiety walking in the salon earlier but they’re not bothered plus it’s your hair/money so your choice!

 

[DCICassieStuart]

I'm on the lookout for a new hairdresser (very difficult to get an appointment at the moment) because I've pretty much had it with my current one. She's made it pretty clear that she's not particularly interested in doing anything as basic as an actual cut. She's constantly pushing balayage, Olaplex, 12 week blow dry etc, and now the salon has started doing lip fillers.

She's obviously had them done herself and she is NOT a good advertisment for them.

 

[Rocknrolla]

thanks for the advice I am seriously considering it she stated she was ill but she is running the salon whilst the owner is on Mat leave and today there were grid posts on IG of hair completed earlier this morning! Not sure that would be a priority if you were ill?! The lights were also left on inside I’m just not convinced!

As a hairstylist I can’t get my head around this

 

[LaurieLaurie]

I wouldn’t say anything

 

[Very traditional]

I've been through this exact same thing - I wanted a change and my hairdresser just wasn't getting my hair how I wanted it but it's so hard to leave isn't it, especially in a small town. I think the way I handled it was genius - I texted her and told her that my work friends had bought me a voucher for the new salon and obviously I had to use it - took away any awkwardness as it technically wasn't my fault! My friend used the same excuse with her hairdresser too and it worked a treat for her too.

 

[Turmeric123]

As a hairstylist I can’t get my head around this

Especially at this busy time of year

 

[Rocknrolla]

Change hairdressers. Can’t understand any salon being closed on Christmas week.

 

[LyraBalaqua]

Find another hairdresser.

 

[Octopies]

I had my colour done a week ago and I hate it! At the time, she said I didn't "need" a toner (I suspect she was too busy) and now my hair looks really stripey!

I should really go back and ask her to tone and correct it, but I know she'll charge me for this. I'd have happily paid first time round but feel aggrieved I'll have to pay to have it rectified.

this exact thing happened to me last month and because I’m a non confrontational mofo and my hairdresser is one of these Insta famous babes I really secretly want to be my friend I went to boots and bought Bleach London toner, silver shampoo and conditioner. Spent about £20 when I should have just been honest in the hairdressers but that’s what a lifetime of being an introvert will do for ya x

 

[LaurieLaurie]

I don’t think I’ll be using my regular hairdresser for a while as I want something different next time, ive used her for years but other salons are better trained in modern colours than she is.

 

[LyraBalaqua]

Hi Wilma, thanks for replying.

We live in a small town , I could bump into her which makes me think I should send her a quick text.

She’s got a lot going on at home , she might not even notice when I don’t text for an appointment, I’ll leave it for the moment.

 

[Tippingpoint23]

Can I hop on this to ask what do people do when their hairdresser goes on Mat leave? Mine is off in November for a year and I assume it’s accepted to go elsewhere but is it assumed you go back when they return or if you prefer your new find do you stay there?

 

[LyraBalaqua]

Ah I’m having the same issue but with my brows. I used to religiously use the same girl to wax my brows, but now she’s moved over exclusively to nails. I’ve got a lovely new girl but as my brows are thick she never takes enough off and the shaping is quite flat when before I used to have more arched. I thought maybe she was just new and I’d rather she build up her confidence so I’ve let it slide.

But now it’s been nearly a year (I’m an idiot!) and it’s no different. At the end of each appointment, she asks when I want to book in for next time and as I’m socially anxious, I always book again!

How do I politely not book again next time? She’s a lovely girl and I don’t want to offend but I used to love my brows and now I don’t!

You have to get over the need to agree, you should build up to it and practice what you’re going to say. Something like ‘can’t look at my diary right now , I’ll text you’ .

Remember you’re not wanting to go back and it’s a paid service you’re not happy with so shrug off the anxiety, it’s her not you.