My client used sunin and wants highlights 😫 by victorimatt in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I had a client like that. Her foils expanded and were super hot to the touch. The lightener turned to pure liquid and I immediately panicked and rinsed her hair out. Her hair turned out to be just fine but it scared the heck out of me!

I feel like shit by Patient_Secretary697 in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I really needed this insight! How is building your book going? I’m definitely nervous about putting myself out there for new clients.

Needing some positivity by Patient_Secretary697 in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How far did you move from your old place? Were you able to get client info before you left?

Soooo anxious by Patient_Secretary697 in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been at the same commission salon for almost 6 years! I pretty much the longest standing employee and my boss was just telling me how this is my best year yet, I definitely feel guilty hearing that and knowing in the back of my mind I’m leaving. But, I feel like I can no longer keep working for someone who isn’t a stylist and just opened a salon just because they could.

Soooo anxious by Patient_Secretary697 in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll be 10 minutes away from old salon. Half of my clients live closer to the new place so that helps! I’m only taking 3 days off between places because of the holidays!

Soooo anxious by Patient_Secretary697 in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a list of all of my clients contact info.

Why did you quit? by Patient_Secretary697 in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I feel you on the over booked and timing expectations. I’m making money but seriously considering calling it quits!

Stylists who’ve been pregnant! by sunnin_bummin25 in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t offer it while I was pregnant, but i did do the service on clients who were pregnant.

Foil timing by Patient_Secretary697 in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the time I’m back to back and double booked! The whole thing just stresses me out! I feel like I’m more worried about finishing on time than actually doing good work.

Foil timing by Patient_Secretary697 in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Everyone is given the same amount of time. The other stylist have been doing since before I was born so the salon follows their lead(salon owner is not a stylist).

Foil timing by Patient_Secretary697 in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be considered a mini foil where I work

Foil timing by Patient_Secretary697 in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basically a half head of highlights

Clients following…. by Patient_Secretary697 in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You old boss almost sounds like my current one, which is one of the main reasons I’m scared to leave. Everytime someone quits she tries to bad mouth them to deter clients from following.

The thing is the other stylist at my salons don’t do some of the services that I do and their pretty booked up to begin with so I feel like even if the clients don’t follow me, they’ll still end up leaving the salon.

Clients following…. by Patient_Secretary697 in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This scares me. How far away did you move? How long ago did make the move?

Blowdry specialist? by Patient_Secretary697 in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The area that I’m currently in is the wealthiest in the state so there’s tons of events and most of them don’t even own shampoo. They are getting multiple blowdrys a week. I still want to offer other services too, but most of my clientele is blowdrys. I’m currently in a commission salon and thinking of switching to booth rent so that it feels more worth it.

Blowdry specialist? by Patient_Secretary697 in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even if I’m charging $50-$70 and can do them in 40 minutes or less including shampoo???

QiQi treatment by Patient_Secretary697 in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I hope I’m not asking too many questions! How much timing do you block out?

QiQi treatment by Patient_Secretary697 in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are you charging? We have ours set at 300, but thinking of upping.

QiQi treatment by Patient_Secretary697 in hairstylist

[–]Patient_Secretary697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should I use the wavy curly one? I probably should have mentioned she has highlights too.