How to break with hairdresser?

‘Sorry, but I just can’t afford your charges any more.’

I wish I could have used that excuse when I stopped using the hairdresser I’d used for donkeys’ years - because she was just down the road and I could always get an appointment quickly.

But she really wasn’t very good! I see her now and then, she waves when I have to walk past the salon, but I haven’t actually spoken to her, so maybe I’ll never have to tell her the truth.

TBH, since the place has been going for so long but is never busy, I’ve come to suspect that it’s a money-laundering front for her dh’s business.

I pay £47 for a trim and blow dry. I’ve been growing it so extended the time between to 8 weeks. Now it’s where I want it I’ll go back to 6 weeks.
My stylist left in the spring and I now have the salon owner who’s much more cheerful and entertaining.

Nanarose I m with you all the way I m lucky that my very fair hair has gone a very pale ash blonde in old age so I ve never had my hair coloured I have a simple pixie cut which I have every 5 weeks so that’s a wash, cut, blow dry with mousse and spray £18 that’s way enough for me So I mon that planet with you

I do agree that you have to be honest. Make it clear that you are not asking for a discount, however she may prefer to offer one rather than lose you. Treat it initially as a problem to be discussed rather than a 'break up'.

This sounds like a huge amount to me but so do most of the prices quoted. Like Pamela70, I wonder if you can re-jig what you have done.
I always have a wet cut - I am allergic to so many hair products - it's easier to use my own and go with wet hair than to take my products with me.

I am also astounded by how many older women colour their hair - could you try to see what it might look like 'nude'?

I have a feeling I am on a different planet! Anyway, good luck!

OMG £60 for a cut and what does finish mean ?that’s very very very expensive if it’s cut and blow dry Spinaker

Fleurpepper

So, how much do people pay for a cut and blowdry these days?

£56.

JaneJudge

I have a cut, colour and finish for £90

my hairdresser comes to my house and charges £45 for a cut and colour.. she's brilliant..

Fleurpepper

Nottalking about colour JaneJudge- just cut and blow. Colour is always expensive (and how glad I am I have accepted my salt and pepper look).

Cut and Finish is £60 for me. When I have my full colours done it's £140 including the cut and finish, with the root touch ups at £90.

I did the silly thing of totting it up for the year a few weeks ago and I'm just now debating looking for something slightly less expensive !

I'd let your son know at the same time.

Cut and blow dry £18 and I have it done every 5 weeks
She cuts it exactly as I like it been going about a year and very very satisfied

As others have already said, just be honest and say that you need to switch since your circumstances have changed, they will appreciate the honesty and then it doesn't give cause for any issues with your family members.

Over 20 years ago a local hairdresser was charging me the same amount .
I wasn't even thrilled with her efforts .
It was far too expensive and I stopped booking appointments .
Your situation is difficult as you've gone to the same one for so many years and she's best friends with your family .
I'd take a deep breath and tell her .

Nottalking about colour JaneJudge- just cut and blow. Colour is always expensive (and how glad I am I have accepted my salt and pepper look).

£6.92 apparently

Every 12 weeks I suppose
I’m not sure how much that works out to a week.

I have a cut, colour and finish for £90

So, how much do people pay for a cut and blowdry these days?

EllaMary worked out that it came to £11.50 a week it doesn’t mean she has it cut every week Bea if she has it cut monthly which most people do then she’s paying £46 a hair cut

OP - £11:50 for ?wash&blowdry.Wow this is cheap- . I buy a course of 6 which averages out @£18:30. .. I don’t go every week but more every 10/11days - this is my only luxury and love the salon - very chatty team and friendly to everyone 👌

I changed last year as my hairdresser put her prices up again I simply told her I couldn’t afford it any more and went to another who was £20 cheaper and cut it better
Be honest

In all seriousness, I think she wants to retire

I’m sure your hair dresser will be fine OP but I do understand your predicament

😂😂
If she asks me if I want a drink, I have five sherries and outstay my welcome 😉

JaneJudge

I have the opposite problem…I think my hairdresser is trying to break up with me 😭

Are you nicking the hair care products to 'use later'

I was an absolute coward and just disappeared to another hairdresser after covid. I feel a bit bad about that so possibly be braver than I was.

I would tend to be honest about it and as you have known for some time, I imagine she would understand.