I don't switch beauticians much, but about twice a year I get tired of my hair and get a new style, long, short, medium, whatever.

However, the beautician I've been going to for about 5 years has not really 'listened' to what I've wanted in a haircut, I bring pics, etc.

Yesterday, I sought out a new beautician. However, it didn't open until noon. So I thought what the heck, I'll go to my regular and I will just get a trim.

Popped my head in (only two women work there, the owner and my regular beautician) and saw only the owner. Asked if she would have time for a style and she said about 20 minutes. I said ok, I'd go next door to the grocery store. I thought, I've lucked out (awful to think I know, but switching beauticians is a big deal to me).

Went back, walked in another lady was also waiting (she was getting a dye). Waited, and there my beautician was (she was in the back room). I ended up getting the owner and she did the most FABULOUS job on my hair!!! Dh complimented me on how much he loved it I haven't been this happy in years My regular beautician was working on the other woman, so I didn't feel bad (since the other woman had an appointment and I walk in whenever I get my nerve up).

How in the world do I switch beauticians? My regular beautician over the years lost her own salon and is now working for someone. And has a lot of personal ups and downs over the years. I like her as a person but the quality of styling has gone down over the years (I have come home to uneven hair).

I don't want to be rude or impolite, though I did feel that way (felt like I was cheating, lol) yesterday.

Any advice?

By Karen~moderator on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 12:38 pm:

I'd just start making appointments with the one you are happy with. After all, it IS your hair, and like any other business, if you are not satisfied with the service, you find someone else.

By Amecmom on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 12:46 pm:

If you really want to avoid problems, find out the days your regular stylist is off and make your appointment for when she's not there.
It will just look like your schedule and hers just don't fit.
Ame

By Reds9298 on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 01:30 pm:

OMGosh Marg, I'm in the exact same situation!!!! My regular beautician has been my stylist for about 8 years, but lately I have been feeling the same way you have about yours! Switching stylists is a BIG deal to me, too. I went to a new one (at a different salon) just because I had some scheduling issues for one of my regular appts. and whoa...the new stylist did a GREAT job, really listened to me, and seemed into my hair again. I remember when my old stylist was like (sniff,sniff) but it's just not that way anymore. I don't know how to switch either. You have it worse than I do though, since yours are in the same salon!

I had to reschedule and just haven't gone back to my old stylist. (It's only been one haircut since then) I feel badly and I don't even have to see her. I felt like I was "cheating", too!

I agree with Ame...maybe that would be a good idea? I've thought of just calling my old stylist and telling her that her schedule just doesn't work with mine right now (which is actually partially true for me, but still not the real reason). I'm actually going this weekend to the new stylist and I'll be feeling guilty!!

By Marg on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 03:01 pm:

Isn't it awful feeling that way!

I'm going to have to take Karen and Ame's advice.

But, I will probably just schedule when regular beautician isn't there.

By Ginny~moderator on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 07:25 pm:

It's your hair, and it's your money. You have a good reason for switching, but you don't really need a reason. If it were me, I'd just switch. If your former beautician has the nerve to ask, all you have to say is "you didn't listen to me when I told you what I wanted, and she did." I suggest that since your "new" beautician is the owner, your "old" beautician may not want to make a fuss.

By My2girlygirls on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 08:07 pm:

I'm a hairdresser and believe me we get over it quickly. We may wonder briefly "Why are they not coming to me?" but it passes quickly. I wouldn't worry, if she asks just tell her that you felt it was time for a change, enough said. Like the others said it's your money and your hair. :-)

By Imamommyx4 on Thursday, November 17, 2005 - 01:19 am:

It's too funny. I and alot of my friends feel the same way about changing hairstylist. Feel like your cheating somehow.