What Every Hair Stylist Hates

Do you ever-wonder if the some of the things you do annoy your stylist? To make sure you avoid making these mistakes, here are some things to avoid doing in order to keep your stylist pleased:

Calling last minute expecting you to take them in right away. We understand that hair emergencies do exist. However, if it’s an emergency every time you want to get in, it’s more from lack of planning on your part.

No showing their appointment. Just plain rude! If you know you can’t make it, call and let the salon/ stylist know. This way they can alter or move things to accommodate the newly formed gap you made in their schedule.

Being Late. Again, it’s understandable that you sometimes run late. But being consistently 15- 20 minutes late isn’t you being on time for you it’s being disrespectful of your stylist’s time. You being 15 minutes late can throw off their entire schedule, giving them several unhappy, or even lost, customers that day.

Having no idea what you want. If you don’t know, it’s hard to make you happy as a client. We can suggest what would look good – but if you have no clue or are picky it can be hard to please you. Make sure to come in with ideas and ask your stylist for their ideas as well. We, as stylists, want to make you happy when you leave.

Clients who don’t let you do your job. Nothing is more frustrating than the person in your chair telling you how to do your job. You need to place trust in your stylist, they know what they’re doing. If you don’t have confidence in the stylist you have chosen … it’s time to find a new one.

Touching your hair while we are styling/cutting it. In many ways, this can be highly bothersome. While we’re cutting, styling, etc. don’t feel the need to touch your hair every couple of minutes. Just be patient and considerate of your stylist doing their work. Play with it when we are done.

Bringing an audience. It’s hard to do your job as a stylist if your customer’s head is flopping around like a fish out of water because you are talking with your friends, blabbing on your phone, or reprimanding your child. Does any of this sound like it equates to an even cut to you? I think not.

Always looking for deals/handouts. Clients need to understand that though we would love to help everyone out, it’s our business and it’s how we make our living. We want to give deals to the ones who are really having a difficult time, not the ones just looking for a cheaper ticket.

Everyone wants to believe that their stylist loves them. If you actually want to keep in good standing with your stylist, ensuring they will be happy to see you when you come in, be respectful and pleasant. When you’re respectful of your stylist and their time they will be willing to go out of their way to make you happy and keep you coming back. If you have a good relationship, the stylist may even be willing to accommodate you if you need them to come in on their day off, squeeze you in for a real emergency, or work with you if you are struggling financially. Remember, it is still a business but once both people respect that part, both parties can experience a lasting relationship.