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ASK LASKAS

“A woman took her cell phone into a public restroom, and I listened to her conversation in the next stall.” Click here for the rest of the dilemma, and to share your best advice »

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  • KED

    Oops – Jan 2013!!!

  • Ckay

    p.62 Hairdresser advice matter:

    Tricky question! The real issue is that you think your hair looks better with the new hairdresser (and she’s less expensive, but that’s probably not what you’re feeling guilty about). You’ve been going to the same stylist for 20 years and what you’ve really learned is that it’s time for a change.  So I’d say your best move is to find another salon and enjoy the new you!

    ckay@trinitytree.com

  • Sue

    Hairdresser advice:
    I am a stylist of 32 years and I can tell you it will hurt your original stylist’s feelings for you to switch to her coworker.After 20 years? And an accident? How rude! The stylist WILL get over it, but you should tell her the truth. She may be happy to get rid of you too. Her co worker broke an unwritten rule:you do not try to ”outdo” your fellow employee, nor do you charge LESS! It shows a lack of consideration for her co worker and makes her look cheap.That said, it is the client’s privilege to hire anyone she chooses. However, in  my opinion, anyone with even a little class would go to anpther salon entiely.
    Busy stylist

  • Fap409

     Dear CLIENT, you got got it you are the ClIENT. you pay her for a service its the hairdresser to give you that service period. If you are not happy you have the right to change with out any guilt you pay for that right.
                                                                                                                                  Enjoy your new do
                                                                                                                            Frank Addis (hairdresser)

  • “Blondie”

    Hairdresser advice:

    I have been a hairdresser for 17 years and had many customers come and go in that time.  At first it hurt my feelings if a client was unhappy and left.  I have come to look at it differently now, I’d rather that person be happy than to feel obligated to stay with me.  Yes it still hurts, especially if they have been a customer for awhile but I move on.  Just tell your old stylist “Thank you, but I am going to stay with so- and- so”. You don’t have to give a reason.  Good luck