Salon/Barber Etiquette

[SpokaneCY]

I have been going to the same stylist for ~2 years. Several months ago, she left for maternity leave and I had 2 haircuts with a substitute at the same salon. The haircuts were drastically better. Their work-stations are adjacent, so it would be unavoidable to see the old stylist every time if I were to make the switch. Would it be poor form to make the switch? Any advice in dealing with this or am I stuck with average haircuts forever so I don't feel bad?

I'm conflict averse. I would probably move to another state.

I have a habit of becoming too "friendly" with my service providers which makes breaking up really hard.

 

[SpokaneCY]

Yeah, my current mani/pedi gal leaves a lot to be desired also. She's just not one to strike up a good conversation about anything ISU and also messes up my nail color. Wondering what my next move should be also.

We all have issues, debating on which gal should cut my hair is not an issue I would bring up on CF.

What nail color were you going for?

 

[SpokaneCY]

Does a salesman get mad when you don't buy what he is selling?

Same thing.

Crazy stalky unhinged sales people do. Which might describe many hair care professionals.

 

[AgronAlum]

My girlfriend is a hairstylist and told me this happens all the time. I wouldn’t worry much about it but at least mention it to them.

You must have found one of the few non psychotic ones. I finally did too. It just took a couple tries.

My wife used to work at a salon and then taught cosmetology for a few years. My ex, well, let’s just stay away from that one.

 

[SCyclone]

Preferably a place that will give you a shave wearing nothing but a string.

FIFY.

 

[capitalcityguy]

Yeah...once you find someone that does a noticeably better job on your hair, it is hard to go back .

You are in a tough spot.

One idea - is there a chance they don't work identical schedules/days? If so, that is your out.

 

[capitalcityguy]

This is a Seinfeld episode.

 

[VeloClone]

I'm conflict averse. I would probably move to another state.

I have a habit of becoming too "friendly" with my service providers which makes breaking up really hard.

Um...that's called sexual harassment.

 

[Stewo]

You should be fine. A scorned woman with scissors is nothing to be afraid of.

Especially with post pregnancy hormones.

OP, you should be fine. Probably.

 

[80sClone]

If she offers a complimentary Speedo wax for summer I'd stay the course with the new gal.

 

[NWICY]

I have been going to the same stylist for ~2 years. Several months ago, she left for maternity leave and I had 2 haircuts with a substitute at the same salon. The haircuts were drastically better. Their work-stations are adjacent, so it would be unavoidable to see the old stylist every time if I were to make the switch. Would it be poor form to make the switch? Any advice in dealing with this or am I stuck with average haircuts forever so I don't feel bad?

Make the switch. Maybe the new gal cuts on different days than the old one? Otherwise just make the switch and if she says anything just say your more comfortable with your new one. I quit my cousin because she wouldn't cut my hair the way I wanted it. Been with the same gal for quite a few yrs now.

 

[NWICY]

Crazy stalky unhinged sales people do. Which might describe many hair care professionals.

Somebody please post Carrie Fischer (?) from the curl up and dye hair salon from the Blues Brothers.

 

[VeloClone]

Somebody please post Carrie Fischer (?) from the curl up and dye hair salon from the Blues Brothers.

 

[SpokaneCY]

Um...that's called sexual harassment.

ONLY if it's unwelcome is what my HR folks tell me. I rarely stick around long enough to find out.

 

[aeroclone]

Only one logical move at this point. Just shave your head and be done with the drama.

 

[BCClone]

Hit on her. If she turns you down then it will be awkward and she will want to get rid of you. If she doesn’t, then you will get some bennies to go with the haircut.

 

[Rabbuk]

Jacobson giving a putback layup up to a guy he had inside position on and 6 inches.

 

[CyBobby]

My advice ...just do like they would on any TV reality show....Get the two girls together and tell one ...Your FIRED and tell the other one Your HIRED!

 

[BCClone]

Jacobson giving a putback layup up to a guy he had inside position on and 6 inches.

This sounds very helpful for his barber situation.

 

[Rabbuk]

This sounds very helpful for his barber situation.

Woops