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Post by Cupcake on Apr 28, 2017 15:44:30 GMT
My stylist has been cutting my whole family's hair for years (me, DH, DS 16, and DD 13). I went to get my hair cut today, and my stylist said she needed to change DS's upcoming appointment. I was with him when we made the appointment after his last cut. We deliberately made it for prom day, and I said I was surprised she wasn't already booked up. Stylist said she would cut his hair, wash it to get loose hair off, and style him up all handsome for the prom. Today she said she needed to change his appointment because it was right in the middle of all the girls she needed to get done. She wanted to move him to another day. I told her it was a shame he was getting the shaft because he's a boy... she asked how early DS could make it, and I told her that the time he had booked was the earliest time, that's why we booked it. Then went under the dryer for a bit. I think she got the message because while I was under the dryer stylist called another client and asked her to come a half hour early so she could "fit DS in". Client agreed so all is set. I guess I'm pissed because DS actually HAD an appointment, and I even mentioned that I was surprised she wasn't already booked (we booked a month before prom date). Then he is supposed to change his appointment? Like I said, all is set now, but it's left a bad taste in my mouth. I told DH, and he thought it was a crappy thing to do. Why should he have to get bumped because of last-minute planners? Oh well, all is fixed now. Just needed to vent. Thanks Peas! Lisa B. UPDATE: Stylist did right by DS, got him all spiffy as promised. He had a great time!  |
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Post by gina on Apr 28, 2017 15:46:50 GMT
I'd be pissed too. That is obnoxious. I'd probably be looking for a new stylist next.
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Post by moodyblue on Apr 28, 2017 15:47:28 GMT
I'd be a little bugged by that too.
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Post by leannec on Apr 28, 2017 15:52:13 GMT
Bad move on her part  I booked dd#1's hair appointment more than a month ago ... your stylist should be able to stick to her schedule  |
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Post by Bitchy Rich on Apr 28, 2017 15:56:50 GMT
I would think it's because a boy's hair is the cut, which could be done any day that week and still look the same on prom day. But the girls are getting their hair styled, which would have to be done the day of.
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Post by smartypants71 on Apr 28, 2017 15:59:08 GMT
I'm annoyed for you - especially because she probably thinks she's doing you a favor by fitting him in to the schedule.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 16:01:49 GMT
I would think it's because a boy's hair is the cut, which could be done any day that week and still look the same on prom day. But the girls are getting their hair styled, which would have to be done the day of. If it was just a cut, I'd agree with you but she stated that his appointment was more than a cut. It was going to include a wash and style specifically for prom. Offering another day wouldn't work if he wanted her to give it style, using products he probably doesn't use normally. |
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Apr 28, 2017 16:02:00 GMT
I get that she might have thought that your son didn't "have" to have his done on the day of prom.
But he booked the appointment. There was no fitting in.
What if some random person booked in on that day would she be trying to reschedule them? I don't think so.
I would be annoyed.
My hair dresser has called and asked if I could move an appointment to fit in someone else.. usually it's just 15 mins or half hour. If I can I will happily do it. I think the way she said she would "fit him in" would annoy me.
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Post by krcrafts on Apr 28, 2017 16:46:13 GMT
Probably because she will make more money off the girls than for a men's appointment. Not a good business move especially when your whole family goes there. She could potentially lose 4 clients because she couldn't "fit him in".
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Apr 28, 2017 17:07:24 GMT
I think that was pretty crappy on her part. Glad things worked out in the end and that he has an awesome time at the prom!
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Post by quiltz on Apr 28, 2017 17:15:37 GMT
I think that this type of attitude is "reverse discrimination". Women often face higher prices at the drycleaner because it is a blouse rather than a shirt. Same fabric, same treatment, but higher priced.
I would reflect my un-happiness in the tip that I would leave today and on the day of your son's appointment.
Boys have the same 'right' to have their hair styled on the day of an event as girls do. The way she used her words were inappropriate & unprofessional.
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Post by hdoublej on Apr 28, 2017 17:37:46 GMT
I agree, crappy thing to do! Glad it all worked out in the end.
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Post by MizIndependent on Apr 28, 2017 17:39:58 GMT
Time for a new stylist.
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Post by julieinsweden on Apr 28, 2017 17:45:30 GMT
I'm guessing she forgot she had agreed to a prom cut and dry? Then thought she could move him because it wasn't for prom. But after she was remind, she has put both feet in her mouth.
If you are happy with her normally then I would let it go. The mistake was caught and fixed.
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Post by anniefb on Apr 28, 2017 17:47:47 GMT
Probably because she will make more money off the girls than for a men's appointment. Not a good business move especially when your whole family goes there. She could potentially lose 4 clients because she couldn't "fit him in". My thoughts as well. SaveSave |
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Post by maryland on Apr 28, 2017 17:48:24 GMT
I have three girls who get their hair done for Homecoming/Prom. We are going tomorrow to get the middle girl's hair done for prom. And I totally support you! Just because he is a boy is no reason to cancel him for the girls. You made him an appt. for this reason. She needs to honor it.
I would be annoyed that she said "fit him in" when he had an appt.
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Post by amom23 on Apr 28, 2017 17:48:27 GMT
As long as you are happy with her as a stylist, I'd be a little irritated then let it go. She made it right again in the end.
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Post by JustTricia on Apr 28, 2017 17:54:25 GMT
I'm guessing she forgot she had agreed to a prom cut and dry? Then thought she could move him because it wasn't for prom. But after she was remind, she has put both feet in her mouth. I'm agreeing with this ~ she probably totally forgot it wasn't just a cut. However, the "fitting him in" would bother me. She's not fitting him in, she's fitting the other person in. |
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Post by Dalai Mama on Apr 28, 2017 18:03:08 GMT
You'd be amazed how things tend to fix themselves when you just say 'no'.
No, we won't be rescheduling because we booked the appointment ages ago and we talked about it being prom when we booked it. Hopefully you'll be able to fix it with your other clients because we aren't changing.
It's not up to your son to be 'fit in' because she overscheduled.
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Post by PolarGreen12 on Apr 28, 2017 18:14:24 GMT
That was pretty rude to try to get someone who had an appointment to move it for someone else. Especially since it's his prom appointment!
I had the same stylist from the time I was a child till my early 20's. She started doing things like this to me the last few years I think it was because we were family friends, she was my Aunts best friend since high school. Drove me nuts. She would also frequently not dry and style my long hair after a cut and color. That was the deal breaker. I'm not paying you so I can walk out the door with wet hair. I left her as a stylist.
It took me a few tries but found someone I love even more!
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Post by auntkelly on Apr 28, 2017 18:15:05 GMT
You have my permission to be irritated.
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Post by Rhondito on Apr 28, 2017 18:59:17 GMT
I'd be very irritated
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Post by Anita on Apr 28, 2017 19:03:29 GMT
Yeah, I'd be ticked. If I loved her cuts, I wouldn't immediately walk away, but it would definitely be "strike one" for me.
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Post by originalvanillabean on Apr 28, 2017 19:06:46 GMT
You'd be amazed how things tend to fix themselves when you just say 'no'. No, we won't be rescheduling because we booked the appointment ages ago and we talked about it being prom when we booked it. Hopefully you'll be able to fix it with your other clients because we aren't changing. It's not up to your son to be 'fit in' because she overscheduled.  |
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Post by annie on Apr 28, 2017 19:23:09 GMT
I'd be ticked, too. Glad it worked out.
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Post by myshelly on Apr 28, 2017 19:35:26 GMT
I'd be ticked, too. That's crappy.
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Post by paget on Apr 28, 2017 19:51:19 GMT
I'd be ticked and wouldn't be able to help myself from saying - even sort of quietly if only to make myself feel better- well you aren't fitting him in because he already had an appointment/ I couldn't let that comment go unnoticed. I agree I'd be annoyed and mark it as strike one for her.
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Post by beanbuddymom on Apr 28, 2017 19:52:12 GMT
I'd be annoyed mostly by the fact that it was her mistake by booking people around him and then telling another client she was "fitting him in."
She could have handled this so much better by owning up to her mistake and figuring it out rather than the way she handled it. She should have told whatever client she needed to talk to that she had to add more time to account for X hairstyle so could she come in earlier. Not saying anything about your DS and fitting him in.
It's all in how you deliver the news, is what I always say. I'm glad she made it right so he has his appt but yeah, not a fan of the comment made about "fitting him in," when you had the appointment.
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Post by Restless Spirit on Apr 28, 2017 19:56:01 GMT
I'll validate you.
This is one of my pet peeves.
I'm old. I've been getting my hair cut/styled for eons. Every.single.hairstylist I've ever gone to over the years has pulled this type of stunt (including cancel me, move my time, move my day, etc, etc. ). And it's always to accommodate a client that is either more demanding or will bring in more money. I'll admit it irritates the crap out of me and I've changed stylists because I think it's bad manners and inexcusable behavior. Grrrrr.
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Post by marysue63 on Apr 28, 2017 20:08:40 GMT
I guess I'm in the minority. This wouldn't bug me at all. She asked to change it, you say no, and she figure out something different. You left with what you came in with, an early appointment on prom day, right? And if she's never irritated you in the past and you've been pleased with her service then I would cut her a break.
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