by d Frank

Created on: March 09, 2010

     Probably every person that has ever received a haircut has been to at least one stylist that has messed up their hair.  I move quite a bit, and each time I do, I have to find a new hairstylist.  Almost every time I find a new one they haven't quite got my hair the way I want it.  As with all purchases that I make, I remember, I am paying for the quality that I want.  If I am spending over $60 on my hair I would like it done the way that I would like it.

    Now I know it makes me sound that I walk into a salon and start demanding how I want my hair, and I'm giving the stylist and hard time and ordering White Russians while I complain about hair getting on my Prada bag.  This is sooo not the case.  I don't own a Prada bag (not that I wouldn't like one) but I am frugal with my money. I think the biggest problem with telling someone that you don't like your haircut is offending the stylist, hurting their feelings, or just don't want to cause a big deal.  However, it is YOUR money and you need to be firm in getting what you want.  I looked at some of my friends and their personality types and asked them how they would deal.

1. Girlfriend:  She said that she would take what she got and then never call the stylist again.

      -This works, but you might run out of stylists in the end.

2. Girlfriend: Said that she would immediately let the stylist know while she was there so that they could fix it.  She also states that she has a game plan before she goes in.  This includes pictures, magazines, and then she tells the stylist to cut it an inch less than she normally would to leave room for human error.  (Yes, stylists are human too). She said that if it all goes wrong she would let the stylist know she was unhappy and find a new stylist.  (The direct approach).

3. Girlfriend: Said that she would demand her money back and even ask for a manager if she didn't get what she wanted.  She stated that she pays a lot of money for her hair and if it's not right then they should be liable for their work. 

4. Boyfriend: He says if he doesn't like his haircut he lives with it and then might go back once or twice to see if he can get them to do it right, if not he just never goes back.

All of these answers can work for you, depending on what type of person you are.  The best part about getting rid of your stylist is that there are many out there so you don't have to stay with the one you have.  If it's a personal relationship that gets a little tricky.  I recommend having a good relationship with your stylist.  If you like them that's great and you can build on that.  If you don't, usually if you act decently they will understand. 

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