Silly First World Problem ( bothering me)

I solved the problem of hairdressers which I hate going to by simply never going. I trim my ends occasionally and will go for a cut if there's a special occasion coming up lol I've been to the hairdressers twice in the past 4 years, both times for my childrens weddings.

I once had a client who was a hairdresser in a busy London salon. She told me that she offered two experiences, the silent one and the social one. Her preference was the silent one as she said without doubt the pressure to speak and 'catch up' with the client in the social one had an effect upon her concentration. I think we all assume that chatting about one's life in the hairdressers is the expected thing but really we fail to consider the hairdresser - not saying it's wrong for anyone to want to chat, just that it can put the hairdresser off their stride.

GoldenAge

I once had a client who was a hairdresser in a busy London salon. She told me that she offered two experiences, the silent one and the social one. Her preference was the silent one as she said without doubt the pressure to speak and 'catch up' with the client in the social one had an effect upon her concentration. I think we all assume that chatting about one's life in the hairdressers is the expected thing but really we fail to consider the hairdresser - not saying it's wrong for anyone to want to chat, just that it can put the hairdresser off their stride.

The chat is part of the act. I've seen it myself in the salon of doom. Turned on and off at will, then sniggering about some blokes bald patch.

Why not ask her if she does mobile appointments? She might already do it. It’s better for her financially and you have the comfort of your own home.

I have an amazing hairdresser it is like chatting to a friend. She used to have her own salon but when her children came along she sold up and now has a small salon attached to her house in their converted garage. It’s lovely and I really love going to her.

GoldenAge

I once had a client who was a hairdresser in a busy London salon. She told me that she offered two experiences, the silent one and the social one. Her preference was the silent one as she said without doubt the pressure to speak and 'catch up' with the client in the social one had an effect upon her concentration. I think we all assume that chatting about one's life in the hairdressers is the expected thing but really we fail to consider the hairdresser - not saying it's wrong for anyone to want to chat, just that it can put the hairdresser off their stride.

I like my hairdresser. Silent type suits me well.

Some of us like hairdressers and some of us don't. Mine is lovely, known her for years, the salon is fine but I absolutely HATE going .I feel on edge all the time, like I'm at the dentist !

Can't believe there are so many like me hating the hairdressers! I dye my own hair at home as I couldn't stand the time just sitting there. Haven't found one yet in my area who will wash my hair even when booking a wet cut. At best they just spray with water, and charge £24 for a straight trim no fringe or layers.

After Covid I struggled to find a hairdresser. I went to one who wanted part-payment upfront (why did I ignore that red-flag) when I made the appointment.
When I went he had forgotten, seemed as if he hadn't slept and might be on drugs- the salon was really dirty and I couldn't wait to get out!
Now I am very happy with a different hairdresser- but it took some time!