Don’t Do It In Hair Salons! Six Things That Hairstylists Hate

I go to a hair salon at least every two months, usually for trimming and layering. I don’t know how it’s possible but every time I go there, something horrible happens. A client kicks up a row, somebody forgets to use a deodorant, children run wild and break a bottle of hair product. Believe me, neither the hairdressers nor the clients like such situations. What other irritating things happen at hair parlours?

Latecomers

Nobody likes to be late and nobody likes latecomers, especially hairstylists… Being five minutes late isn’t a serious problem but think of 20 minutes… Just think how you treat the hairdresser and other customers. Being late means your and other clients’ appointment gets delayed. If you have a feeling you won’t make it for the visit, follow the steps described below…

Where’s the client?

Another thing hairstylists hate is calling the appointment off at a very short notice. As a client, you should respect somebody’s time and money. If you know you won’t be able to come, call the salon, apologize and cancel the appointment. It’s so easy. The hairdresser will surely suggest a different date.

Hygiene

I still think it’s unbelievable that some people don’t know how to keep clean. I don’t mean using perfume (yet some think that perfume can replace soap!). I mean such prosaic things as washing your hair and ears (inside and outside); let alone washing the body. I know hairstylists who hate the smell of cigarette smoke. How long would you like to deal with a client smelling of nicotine? I’m sure you would like to finish the appointment as fast as possible.

How you want your hair cut?

Most people don’t know the answer. So why go to a salon? Imprecise expectations and not being able to take a decision also bother hairdressers. Communication matters a lot. Before going for a hair cut, colouring or styling, you must know what you want. Nobody will make a choice for you. Try to tell the hairstylist about your expectations so you can leave the salon being happy and satisfied.

Being rude

Hairdressers don’t feel like getting into shouting match with their clients. Sadly, they often face epithets, lack of politeness, cheeky clients and the ones that think they know all the answers. How not to go crazy? People who keep answering the phone or talk on their cells with the speaker on are also unwelcome. Do we need to know everything about their private life?

Mind the kids!

Mummies, remember – don’t take your children to hair salons. Unless you want to have their hair trimmed. Bringing kids into a salon is a disaster. They run, shout, poke around and play with hairstyling tools. Mums, what would you do if your children cut themselves with scissors or get burnt with a flat iron? Hairdressers are not baby sitters. They have more important things to do e.g. trimming or colouring some mother’s hair.

Try to remember the rules while visiting a hair salon. Take care!