How to Break up with Your Hair Stylist?

Your situation is so familiar to me. This just happened to me this week, but my hairdresser is my aunt. I have been going to her forever, and now take both of my kids there. This Monday, my kids were in rare form, and she commented that bringing them to her house for haircuts is not working and that next time I need to come by myself and make them separate appts. I live over 1/2 hour from her, and work, so how does she expect that I will have time to do double appts now? She doesn't take hair classes too, and when you bring a picture of a new do or suggest she cuts your hair a certain way, she will argue your opinion and do what she wants anyway. And when I get it colored by her, it is never done right (again, she is not up on the new coloring techniques and products). I am going to have to end this relationship too, but then continue seeing her at family functions. But what really got me was her comments about my kids. And she barely cut my son's hair because he was throwing a tantrum and she was scared to cut him. So I need to find him a child friendly hair dresser. If you have any referrals of a good hair dresser, please let me know.

You have a right to be happy with your hair and hair person! They are providing a service that you are paying for and if you don't think you are getting your money's worth, you can "fire" them. It doesn't have to be a confrontational thing. I think you can tell her that since she is going to school, you want to try other stylists just in case she quits and then just stay with whoever you find that you like. Once you find someone else, send her a nice note thanking her for the years she did your hair.

Look a stylist is almost as important a relationship as with one's doctor or lawyer. It is your hair, your crowning glory and a vital part of your health.You were violated in this trust so find another preferably upon recommendation and just say goodbye or say nothing at all. She will get the hint.

Ive been doing nails for 18 years and ive had regulars stop coming to me a few times, mostly without explanation. It happens. Sure, i'd love to know why, it could be as simple as they dont have the money, or it could be that they dont like me anymore or want somewhere closer, etc. If you are not comfortable talking to her, then dont. Just stop going. If you do tell her, she may say she will do better next time and then if she doesnt, youre in a more akward situation. Or you could send her a note or tell her you cant afford it right now, or just stop going. She will get over it. Dont worry too much about it. It happens in that line of work.

There is no need to get caught up in your hair stylist's drama. If you do not like the job that she is doing, stop going to her. I've been in this situation a few times too and it's difficult. To save money, I stopped going to my stylist (whom I loved) and started going to the Aveda School for highlights and cuts. It was almost a relief knowing that I wouldn't have to feel guilty about quiting a stylist anymore because they change so often there. Leaving your stylist a note might be nice but in her industry, she's probably used to clients coming and going anyway.

Good luck!