What is wrong with hairdressers?

If you’re really disappointed in the service you recieved, then you need to let the hairdresser know. Don’t pay for something you are not happy with. Also, be more vocal about what you want done to your hair. Trust me, I have the same problem with finding great hairdressers. Sometimes you just have to watch and make sure they are doing what you want done.

Are you going to a walk-in place, or a regular make an appointment in advance salon?

@alfreda a “make an-appointment” salon.

You need to call the manager. Call the, explain what happened and ask to come in to have them fixed, by someone other than the person that originally did your hair. Unless you are comfortable with allowing her to fix them – the one that cut them in the first place.

I’m not sure what kind of places you’ve gone to before this salon, but if this is that high end, they do not want a disgruntled customer out there.

Stylist are like anyone else, they have bad days. However, if you don’t let them know you aren’t satisfied, they will never know.

@ cak, well I didnt look quite “disgruntled” my hair is not hideous. But at the same time it does NOT look good. It looks okay half-up or in a ponytail. I would NEVER wear it down though, I look really boring and frumpy looking. Basically its like my hair cut bluntly on the bottom and noo face shaping layers whatsoever then my bangs. It has no shape.

Plus the ends are cut on such a harsh angle (even though I told her to thin out the ends, guess thats too hard for her though) my head looks like a triangle: flat on the top and frizzy and thick on the ends.

I agree with cak. The manager or owner should recut your hair her/his self. Next time you get your hair cut, I would very carefully explain to the stylist your experiences to date, and what your expectations are.

Make sure your expectations are clearly spelled out when you make the appointment—shampoo, cut, style. And that you have some direction in mind before she starts cutting.

No offense, but they talk too much. The last two times my hairdresser didn’t do the “great” job she always does. She kept talking and talking. Not like I have all day to sit there. Stop talking and concentrate on my hair!

@babygalll you are exactly right! my hairdressers always ask me what I want, then before I even finish with all the details they start hacking and chatting away. Then if I need to tell them something its hard to get a word in. I would rather have a nice hairdo, then a more comfortable, less awkward expierinece at the salon with a person I probably will never see again. Please stop talking and do your job!

btw to everyone, I do tell my hairdresser lots of details. I usually bring pictures of hairstyles, and thouroughly explain and speak up. The lady I went to was so busy washing some chicks hair she rushed me so she could fit in her next appointment. If I had pictures (my printer is broken) then she would have barely glanced at them, I wouldnt get a word in to tell her to fix it because she was in such a hurry she probably would have rushed it and made it worse. it really was not my fault.

@desiree333 – oh, I believe you! There are some that just don’t listen. They rush and get it done. They also don’t last in places like that!

I was trying to comment again and my computer decided I was finished and froze on me. I picked out the basic “bob” syle – 90’s. I had a baby, wanted something simple and really, how could someone mess this cut up? I came out looking like a shaggy mess. I cried. I finally called and the manager was so sorry, she cut my hair and fixed it – no charge, of course. I can’t tell you, though, how many times I paid for services that I was not happy with, now, I’ll say something. I’m not saying that when I have something done, if I’m not sure about it, I complain. I mean when I know there is something truly wrong. That’s where you are. It’s not okay that this was done! Do follow up with the manager, they do need to know what happened.

It sounds like you do your end, now you need someone to meet you halfway! Good luck!

Any time you see someone with a haircut/style that you like – especially if it’s similar to what you want – ask them who their hairdresser is. That’s how I’ve found a good stylist in the past – by asking a stranger while waiting in line at the local deli; she appreciated the compliment, and was more than happy to recommend her stylist.

I’ve also gone in to the salon and looked at the stylists themselves and how they do their own hair. Then I will choose the stylist who’s hair is similar in texture or style to mine OR I’ll ask the receptionist which other stylist cuts the hair of the one whose hair I like. (I’m afraid the grammar police may descend on me now… did that make sense?)

I had a similar experience in a high end salon in Boston, the hairdresser was so busy and distracted and didn’t even talk to me, she ended up talking to her friend another stylist so when I tried to tell her how I wanted a simple cut and side sweep bang. I ended up with hair that wasn’t even in any definition of the word, pieces of hair that were cut so short to my scalp and my side swept bangs were now full bangs cut uneven. The “style” was barely blown dry and never brushed and just sprayed with hairspray. Needless to say I refused to pay and wanted to speak to the manager.

It took a year for my hair a year to be even again and me ready to have someone cut my hair, when I did I went with my friend to her very reliable hair dresser who did a very fantastic job.

You need to use referals. If you just go into a salon and take who ever is available you will most likley get the rookie. It took me about 5 years to find the person I “clicked” with when I moved to my town, but I haven’t gone to anyone else for over 10 years now.

thanks everybody for all your great answers. :)

One of my favorite ways to find a great stylist is to ask people I meet on the street or the grocery store that have great cuts and color. It usually turns out wonderful! (and what woman or man doesn’t like being told they look good!)