Ask Mike: Fixing a haircut
Hey Guys,
I don’t have the stats, but I suspect that most people leave their barber/salon happy with their haircut. But, what happens when you’re not thrilled? And, furthermore, what happens when it takes you a few days to realize you’re displeased? Can you go back and ask ‘em to fix it? I posed that question to the Answers community. Folks came back with a variety of opinions.
A few responders felt that people have their chance to voice their reservations when they’re sitting in the chair. Once they leave, they forfeit their right to complain. But people with those opinions were in the minority. Most folks seemed to think that yes, if you’re not happy with your haircut, you can return to the scene of the crime and ask them to fix it.
Ah, but how many days do people have? Obviously you can’t go back two weeks later. Is there a statute of limitations on touch-ups? Some folks who responded said the max is five days. Others said one week, while a few folks said you have 24 hours and that’s it, no exceptions. One responder writes you can go back within a few days, under two conditions: you bring a picture of exactly what you want and you give a generous tip. Good Housekeeping agrees with the tip idea.
I’d love to hear more from you guys on the subject. Bottom line: Can you go back a few days later to have your hair “fixed” for free or are you out of luck the moment you step out onto the sidewalk? Please leave a comment below. Let the great haircut debate begin!
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My stylist gives me one week.
Meaning, if at any time the week after I get my haircut I decide I don’t like it, I can go back and get it fixed.
I cut my own hair so I have nobody to blame but myself.
I’m pretty sure you can come back within a reasonable time limit, a day or two yes, any longer, no. If you honestly don’t like it they’ll either give you your money back or fix it
Mike it’s so funny, I had the same exact issue a few weeks back. I got a terrible haircut and didn’t know what to do. Instead of going back though I took care of it and just waited for it to grow in. I was so devasted by the bad haircut I had to blog about it. Check out the link below:
http://www.ricoexplainsitall.com/artsentertainment/2009/2/11/whats-wrong-with-my-hairline.html
Well, most barbershops I go to, they let you come back within 5 days. But I live in Georgia (usa) And everyone is different.
if you don’t like it, wear a hat. Then the next time you go, ask them for the same thing (it should be on the computer) But then ask them to fix it how YOU like it.
Good luck finding the facts and answers.
I agree with the tip, but not the picture.
As a hairstylist, I would much rather someone come back and let me fix something that they may not be 100% happy with than to vent thier frustrations to other potential customers. A good rule of thumb is this. If you have waited the amount of time you would normally wait to get your next haircut, you have waited too long. I have a few gentleman who get their haircut every two weeks but for most people its a month or so. Usually if someone calls me back within two weeks to let me know they are not completely happy I will go out of my way to fix thier hair for them. A week is a good rule of thumb as thats about how long it takes for the hair shock from drastic changes to subside and you have dealt with your hair abit and know where its misbehaving. Bottom line is it depends on the stylist some can be cranky which is no fun. Usually good communication makes it go smoothly all around.
The easiest fix of all. Shave/buzz it, it’s just hair and it grows back.
My hairstylist gave me a full refund, including her tip, when I complained that she cut it too short.
About a week ago I went in to get a haircut. It was wrecked. So I went across town and asked the lady in a different shop to “fix it” and wound up just getting all my hair shaved off. Looks like I was screwed either way.
Win some, lose some.
I think if you have a regular hairstylist, who is actually want to making their client happy and have them keep coming back, they would fix it for free.
I’m going to school for cosmological and I knew I would definitely fix my clients hair if they did not like it. Its all about keeping the client happy, coming back and a good reffereal.
But if the client kept doing it…than I would probably stop.
Also, if you go to super cuts or places like that, they probably will not redo it for free.
I think that if you are unhappy you should speak up before you step out of the chair and out of the salon.
If it continues to bother you the new hair style, perm or color you do have the right to look for someone new.
I don’t think it is right to go back a few days later.
My hairdresser and I always communicate before I get my hair cut and have never been disappointed. I did have to find a new hair dresser when my first one moved to another town.(same salon)
I also think it is only hair and will grow back.
seriously, no refunds. once your out of the barber don’t excpect a free hair cut to fix it. you have to pay and the can yell the can threated to sue but unless the are their to pay the should just fu<k off.
i know this will be removed because of the cursing word but i dont care, im just here to prove my point in a stronger way.
my job is to choose spectacle frames for people, and i am very good at it.All my customers leave looking great unless they decide to go aginnst my advice and make up their own mind.
So i expect more from a hairdresser than just to “give me the haircut i ask for”
to start with they should look at your colouring, shape etc and form in their heads what is the best haircut for you.And they should tell you that.And if you ask for a haircut that WONT suit them you should let them know that youll do it if they insist but it wont suit.
Thats what i do, i dont see why its so much to ask for the same service i give!!!
Oh and no one ever tipped me for letting them change the frame selection the next day!!!
I had an experience where i went back an hour after the haircut cause it looked like crap.he was all defensive and like but you did not tell me what yuo wanted.
But why should i? If he’s any good at his job he should KNOW what will look good.I am good at my job and it is very rare the custome goes against my advice.My customers love me and bring friends to me. I should be the rule, not the exception
will first you get the hair cut give so try giving it
so time to grow on you may come to like it
but if you do not you can always go back and
get a better hair cut
your friend brittani
*Hi, I’m a hairstylist. I don’t mind fixing something if they’re not happy with it. At my salon, we usually do a week or week and a half to fix it for free. But what I don’t understand is when I ask them five or six times if they are okay with everything while they are in the chair, and show them every aspect of it, then proceed to style it, and they say everything is fine. Why do they come back in 15 mins later with their significant other and say the whole haircut is wrong? If they didn’t like it the first time I asked, why not speak up then? Or why not say something the sixth time I ask??? I will say on behalf of other stylists, this gets quite annoying.
There’s no real way to fix what went wrong the last time I went to the hairdresser. I asked for coloring to cover the gray hair at my temples and hair line, expecting the “washes out in ten or twelve shampoos” kind. Instead she went ahead and used permanent coloring, explaining (afterward) that the shampoo-out kind would not completely cover the gray. I would have been OK with that, but now I’m stuck with a color job that will leave a noticeable difference when the gray starts to grow out.
I’m still learning how to comb and brush my hair into the look I had when I left the salon. It’s nowhere as easy as it looks.
This is why I love having an ability to cut hair even though I don’t want to make a living out of it. It’s worth having to clean the hair out of the sink. I do my whole family’s hair (me, husband, son, and daughter)…. It might sound like I butcher all of us, but it looks WAY better how I do it than any “professional.”
Hi Mike,
I think that it is your responsibility to voice your opinion on your hair live. That is, if your hairstylist is doing something you don’t like you need to tell her/him right away. Your hairstylist is providing you with a service that you are paying for, if your food was half cold when you went to your favorite restaurant you wouldn’t just eat it anyway? I like to think of hairstyling the same way.
That being said, sometimes you don’t know you don’t like your hairstyle until you’ve gotten it home, played with it and most importantly, tried to style it yourself. I think that most stylists are reasonable people. If you realise a couple of days after you got your haircut you hate it, call the salon and ask to have it fixed. In general, people are more than willing to work with you as long as you are being reasonable (so don’t yell and scream about how much you hate it).
Hmm, if my haircut was done badly, I’d just shave it all off (I’m a guy). Not too much of a problem, better than a “wrecked” haircut. Normally a buzzcut is a little bit shorter than I like it, but it all grows back, so I don’t have to worry.
This is like asking if you should say bless you for each individual sneeze or just one to cover the whole episode. If they sneeze a few times in quick succession you can wait til they are done and say bless you but if one comes out right after you say it you must say it again! Kinda frivolous if you ask me
The difference betwen a good haircut and a bad haircut is about 2 weeks
I actually have gone back to my salon four days afterwards and I was unhappy with the way the hair was laying so she trimmed it up and it looked fabulous. the only problem is, if you go to the same person you risk having them mess it up again. if you ask for someone else they are usually very nice and try to accomadate you. keep record of when you went and the receipt if possible. also, the hair may have to be cut much shorter if it’s being fixed. but, they are usually ok especially if you’re a regular and a generous tips is appreciated.
I would only wait 1 to 2 days to go back, sometimes after washing, hair goes a bit awry of what one may expect. after that it is on you to A) go back and pay B) go in and complain assuring next cut will be awful J/K C) a good hairdresser will redo it to your liking and say no charge, which means it is time to whip out a few bucks for a tip. remember these people are like waitpeople and make most of earnings this way. I keep my hair fairly short and sometimes my girl leaves a few stragglers, I go back and she takes care of it, I tip her a couple bucks and sometimes drop off goodies for the girls, also I tip $5 most of the time for a $10.00 cut so they remember me, best thing is to go to same place, say HI to everyone and try to get the one who does best for you. I have done this and I’m very happy. remember hair grows back so dont freak to much
The tip idea nailed it. No matter how well you know the hair dresser or how loyal you have been to your salon. The tip does the magic.
If you’ve been a good tipper, the hair dresser shall always be happy to oblige!
It’s been the biggest fear of my life
for 50yrs. Getting a hair cut.I’d rather
fight a elephant.
Always go back “Cheerfully” request a touch up!)
Like for New Years i decided to change my look by cutting my hair in the bobcut so i did went to this salon where my friend goes all the time and got it cut well my hair was long and i just wanted to be cut to like little above medium and with bangs but the lady kept suggesting no it looks bteer short with no bangs and since i didnt wanted to be mean i said ok so she finish my hair which was pretty short but since she had fixed it, it looked good but when i got home ……… OMG it totally messed up it was longer from the left side and it looked like a bobcut from the left side but from the right side it was short and it looked layered nothing like a bobcut i was not mad or pissed but infuriated because i cut my pretty, silky, and smooth long hair in the hopes of getting a good haircut that would make me look pretty but instead i got a short hideous haircut. I trusted her that i let her cut my hair like she suggested and i end up with a horrendous haircut but i didnt go back and complain which i really wanted but didnt but i regret it in a way. This salon has dissappointed me greatly because i went back to get my bangs done and i was there for like 2 hours and never got attended so i know im not going back there, Im going and stucking to my usual salon that charges 7 for a haircut and they actually do a better job than that place tha charged me 25 for a really bad haircut that i could of done by myself instead….. but for free.
Some hairdressers give a week, but what can be fixed if it was cut too short?
i need to be a member
If the hair is okay to be cut and ‘fixed’ again, getting it fixed is okay but if it is short, ‘fixing’ it up definitely creates more probs.When I get a haircut I Don’t Like(which occurs most of the time as I donot like to cut my hair at all), I wait for it to grow back and then go for a cut that really makes me happy!
Sheesh, This is real interesting. I have had so many bad haircuts and never once returned. Even after obvious sideburn trims with an obvious 3 quarter inch difference on each side. I guess I hate to be looked at as a pain in the butt. I found the traditional barbers are better than the salons who normally take woman. I like the shave on my neck and the short cut better. I’ve also fixed my cut at home. I also leave a 30 percent tip every time, I only make comment if they don’t give me a short short cut when thats what I ask for. And then they take it down further. I’m probably too nice.
Don’t cut the hair at all. Hairdressers and salons have nasty fungus in their hands and they’re pretty dirty.
Tricky question. My sister is usually my stylist, and she’s done a great job most of the time. She’s especially good with color, but sometimes the cut isn’t quite what I was hoping for. Fortunately, I don’t pay to have my hair cut by my sister, and she is normally very accomodating while I’m still in the salon.
I just recently saw a stylist whose work I knew and appreciated on other people. I figured she’d do a good job. I was right. I also think if I wouldn’t have been happy, she would have made it right.
The worst haircut I ever got was in a mall in Las Vegas – 100 miles away from where Iived. I had flown in from a trip to San Diego and thought I’d get a trim before I drove home. She cut my hair so short I couldn’t even get a curling iron in it, and it made me look like a very ugly boy! There wasn’t anything I could do about that one except wait for it to grow. I cried for weeks!
Im a professional and travel alot for work usually when I get a haircut I am leaving the next day and dont have time to go back a day or two later, I have however gone back within a week and they were happy to fix it. Best advise go to someone you know who cuts your hair the way you like it and stick with them even if its a little inconveient to get in to have them cut your hair, you’ll save yourself alot of unhappiness.
If I am not happy with the cut, I will not return to the stylist again. They charge enough,and the tip is expected. and if they cannot follow your directions then they should loose your business. I have learned to cut my own, and mostly do, then I have no one to complain about it, and will take the time the following day to correct any errors. It usually turns our well. From Professionals good service should be expected
I usually give my stylist a VERY GOOD DESCRIPTION of EXACTLY WHAT I WANT. Meaning, I’ll hold my hand up to where I want it cut to, or I’ll hold my hair out and tell her exactly how much I want cut, and I’ll say if I want it in a blunt bob or layered and how long or short I want the layers, etc., etc., etc.
It usually takes about 10 minutes or so just to tell her what I want, and then I watch in the mirror as she does it so I know what’s going on.
BTW, I’ve NEVER had a style or cut I don’t like. I leave with my hair looking exactly like or better than I expected.
ANOTHER THING: I go to a stylist a few times first for just a non-cut non-chemical style (like a blow dry or curl set) so I can see if she does to my hair what I want before I get a cut or chemical service. If she screws it up, I don’t allow her to cut or chemical my hair. You can’t trust all stylists to follow directions, so test them first before you get it cut/chemicaled. This is easier for women to test than for men, obviously.
There is a point of ‘knowingness’ in a salon.
The barber knows technical names and styles etc, the customer does not. This is where the conflict lies. Most people sat in the barbers chair will happily listen to what the barber is saying, although they havnt a clue on EXACTLY what their on about. The customer does not their style and no one is happy. Solution = let the customer see styles in a mag or catalogue first and get them to select the style…. I hope you know what I mean???
I’ve had experience with this numerous times over the years – I was very picky about my haircuts. I do have to say that in all my experiences the stylist graciously fixed the problem. There was one time, however, when I was butchered with thinning shears and I had to have all my long beautiful hair cut off – by the owner of the shop when she saw what had happened. She kindly gave me my money back and offered me a free cut by herself the next time to help me grow my hair back in. Usually it took a few washings before the hair settled down enough to see clearly what the problem was, so one to two weeks is about all that is really needed to see. Scheduling the return appointment is sometimes an issue so that should also be taken into account. Generally, I believe that two weeks is fair to notify the stylist – the hair should have settled down and any problems are pretty clear. You should call them by then to schedule an appointment for a fix, and within another week to fit you into the schedule.
If I know I am unhappy at the time, I will refuse to pay until it is corrected…BY ANOTHER STYLIST! I am always polite, but firm. If I have left the building with a bad haircut, I feel I am within my rights to go back within 2-3 days. However, why would I go to the same person who EFFED up my hair in the first place? I won’t! I suck it up and go buy a better cut. I always complain so they know that someone needs to work on their skills.
Although, once I went to a very high-end salon for the first time after moving. I had brown hair with highlights and an ugly dark rootline that was about 1.5 inches. After three hours, my color was brassy and the rootline was still there. I nicely told the stylist that my hair was worse, not better. There was no time to correct the color.
The owner, manager and other stylists came over and tried to convince me that my hair looked great. I stood firm that I wanted a redo. Finally they agreed, then tried to schedule me out by three more weeks! I insisted I must return within 5 days, even if someone had to work overtime. After that battle, I agreed to pay (no tip) and come back to the same stylist, but insisted someone help her mix color.
I returned, she corrected the problem, with a major attitude. At the end, I tipped her 25% for the cut, which was great, and 8% for the color. So, I halved the tip for botched color, a redo and an attitude.
I returned to my previous stylist, who was now 25 miles away, a fraction of the cost, much more talented and fun to sit with for the TWO hours it took her to do my hair!
Now, I am again in a new town, and it’s very small so I’m having the same problems. I have a simple long-layered cut. I have long since given up on colorists. Even the master colorists around here are average, but with the prices of a superb stylist.
Now I am coloring my own hair and traveling for cuts. So far, so good, but I miss my beautiful highlights that I cannot do on my own.
I would like to add, most experienced stylists will work with you no matter what, especially if you have established rapport. I never complain if color is slightly off, so long as it doesn’t look orange or green!
Why don’t you just tell your stylist you don’t like it instead of pretending you do? wow…..people need to learn to speak their mind, i am a hairstylist and its our job to fix it.
I Wish they let you,at the place I go to,they have a sign saying “Once you pay,no refunds.”
So before you pay they give you a mirror.
I wish they would let you,lol.
I say play it safe; ask your hair dresser BEFORE you leave. just say, for example, ‘ If I decide I want these bangs a bit shorter, can I come back?’ Most of the time they’ll say yes, and give you a time to comeback within. My hairdresser gives ten days.
I had the same thing happen to me! I even brought a picture with me and told the stylist 3 times that I wanted it AT my shoulders. So you could imagine my surprise when I saw she had cut it to my chin! We’ll when I got home I noticed that not only did she cut it too short, it was SOOOOO uneven!!!! Ugh I was SOOOO upset!! I decided not to go back to the salon, afriad that since she obviously didnt know what she was doing I wasnt going to go back and let her cut it even shorter and more uneven!! So now I am just waiting it out for it to grow more so I can make it even. Why cant stylist just LISTEN to the customer?!
the difference between a good haircut and a bad one is … … about two weeks!
yesss.
i do it all the time.
no charge
I actually had no idea that people would actually go back and ask for them to fix it/refund.
My answer: You never go back asking them to fix it. If you dont like, you better tell em while on the chair
I think it depends on your hair stylist. Talk to them about it before the scissors touch your hair.
How can Mike give tips on haircuts? His Avatar looks like a slob!
That is NOT the truth!!!!!!!Most pay and then go home and then FIND OUT what they did to them!!!!!!!!!
I think that if you don’t like it, its your problem for asking for it. But if s/he did something else that you did NOT ask for, then you need to complain. S/he needs to learn from his/her mistakes, so they don’t that again. They can also learn to make better haircuts for everyone not just you.
I once had a hairstylist create a cut that was nowhere near what I asked for. When I voiced my concerns, she didn’t seem to listen. As I needed to be at another appointment shortly after, I told myself I would live with it and see if I liked it more in a little bit instead of speaking up more. The next morning I woke up hating it more so I went back and explained the situation. Another hairstylist was more than wiling to help. While I understand going back in a few days, I think that I would have felt awkward if I would have waited ay longer than I did. Besides that, I wanted my hair cut right away so I wouldn’t have to deal with a style that I did not care for.
I am fussy, and have problem hair – but have a relationship with my stylist and others in her shop. When she is away, the others KNOW what I like, and will touch up according – and sometimes have come up with some creative solutions of their own. I just remember a quote I heard years ago – “A good haircut is worth 6 months of psychotherapy. Of course, a BAD haircut NEEDS 6 months of psychotherapy . . .”
If you don’t like the haircut, and walk out the door..you lose your chance. Most stylists will ask after the service if you like it. If you don’t..don’t lie about it. Do you think that individual would walk out of a salon with anything less than what they wanted?
I think the barber should give a 24hr window to fix haircuts that patrons are not happy with. That’s just part of doing business with the public. Its always better to give the customer a little favor even when your right in the matter, then to have them leave upset because of a misunderstanding ( a good percentage of work comes from repeat customers). Sometimes it takes a day to see the true results of a haircut because your hair was wet while He/She was cutting it and still a little wet when you left the barber shop.
Mike,
I got my cosmetology license in October of 1970. I believe most mistakes in hair cuts are unintentional, and probably occur because of miscommunication. A few are inexperienced hair dressers and some are operators who decide they know more than you do, so who are you to say?
The hairdresser is the professional in the relationship and should always advise you when what you want is just the wrong thing for you. There are hairdressers who believe they are just there to do what you tell them to do. Perhaps they were too well behaved as children. You might get the style you asked for, but that doesn’t make it the right one for you.
Communication is the most important part of cosmetology. Beauticians know customers arrive with strong opinions about what their hair will or will not do (for them, anyway), what looks good on them (which they have relied on friends and family to teach them, not professionals who are trained to see this objectively), and what’s in fashion. Don’t get me started on that one! If you have a photo of a style you like, bring it with you. We don’t know all the fashion, celebrity, and hairstyle magazines out there. Be ready to discuss what your hair does for you, how you treat it, what you use on it (be honest, bad home tint jobs can be spotted a mile away -you won’t fool a hairdresser) and be ready to hear what it is your hair may or may not do because of the type of hair you have. Don’t use the name of a hairstyle and expect to get the results you want without a photo. The names of styles differ in different parts of the country, state, city, and even from salon to salon. I learned this the hard way myself when a long-time friend asked me to give her a particular hair cut. I didn’t yet know you couldn’t trust the names of styles to always be the same. I gave her the style I learned in school was the one she told me. She was so disappointed and angry at me she never let me touch her hair again. I never let that happen twice.
For the best results when you walk out of a beauty salon, you need to start with realistic expectations. A hairdresser cannot make you look like Angelina Jolie or George Clooney if you don’t already resemble them. If you want a hair style similar to theirs, we can usually carve that out of what you’ve got on your head. But not always. Not all hair is grown equally, even with the best of products.
Once you begin to understand what your hair will or will not do for your hairdresser, you can begin to search for hairstyles you like based on that. So you will do best if you have your hairdresser play with your hair at least a few times before you have him or her cut it for you. That will give them the experience with your hair they need to find it’s challenges and successes.
Once your hair has been cut, you should use a mirror to see the back and sides, comb or brush through it to see if it’s doing something you do or do not like, before you leave the salon. Most problems can be diagnosed right on the spot if you do this.
If you get home and just can’t get your hair to do what the cosmetologist did with it, call him or her to see what you can do. If the problem is in the cut, they should be glad to have you come in for them to take a look at it. Usually there will be a small section that needs some attention and it’s done.
If you decide the hair cut just isn’t for you, let your operator know so you two can be looking for something you like better. Working together over time will get you the best results, even with difficult hair growth patterns or the worst mix of wirey and straight hair.
We hairdressers have problems with our hair, too. We love working on other people’s hair, but some of us would rather put in an order for better hair than the kind we got. So we understand the complaints you have and we’ll try our best to solve them if you give us a chance.
What should you do if you got a truly bad hair cut? Go back to the hairdresser who gave it to you and have a converstion. Since we hairdressers also have egos of all different sizes, please be polite to us. It’s really best to make this a discussion, not a criminal complaint (in tone, I mean, not law).
I learned the lesson of communication right out of beauty college, but not every hairdresser knows this. So you must assume the responsibility to communicate to your hairstylist clearly what it is you want. You’ll be so much happier if you do.
My friends mom cuts my hair, she’s a stylist and she usually gives me a week to two weeks to go have it fixed. I trim my own hair on the toupe and the back so I only go for a haircut every 4-5 months.
I had a rather short pixie-style haircut that looked Awesome … until February 2003. I went to one hairstylist and said “I like this pixie cut in this magazine” and showed her The Picture of my desired cut. She agreed that that hairstyle “might look good” on me, and began cutting. As she trimmed, she was chatting away about how her daughter liked her hair short too, and the shorter the better and “omg you have to have it shorter too, it’s a Fabulous style!” I said No, I wanted just the cute little pixie cut that was shown In The Picture. After her master plan against pixie cuts was finished, she proudly showed me the injustices done to my hair, saying “Well, it’s just slightly shorter than what you wanted, but I know you like it!” It was shorter than ever, past repair unless I wanted to say I had leukemia and was undergoing chemotherapy. I looked at the ground and cried at the carnage which had resulted in the horrible lack of hair upon my head. And then I had a very unpleasant conversation with her manager, and left without paying for the butchering. I felt very lucky to have a jacket with a hood, and a beanie with me.
I now have nearly waist-length hair, cut by my fiance’s cousin. I’ve only had it cut by her once, but she’s So Awesome, she actually made my hair look much better than I expected.
I’m a hair stylist and normally we want our clients to be happy with their haircut so we normally can fix it after a day or so. But if your really unsatisfied with how it looks entirely they’ll probably redo it or give you your money back.
I think that the best choice after you realize you don’t like your haircut is to call the barber/salon & explain the situation. Be prepared with the stylist’s name & be very polite. (They didn’t intentionally mess up your hair.) Usually they will offer to fix your hair free… if they don’t offer, you can always ask and as long as it hasn’t been over a week or so, they rarely say no.
If you think it was a mistake made by the stylist out of pure ignorance or laziness, you can always ask to have their manager fix it, rather than that stylist.
It is just not fair to go back a week later. Your hair grows, and after a week it would be like they are touching up whats grown already, thus being a completely new maintenance haircut.
My opinion is you have 48 hours max to do touch ups, and if you tip. If you paid a whole lot for the haircut, then you have the right to be picky. But if you got a quick $20 haircut you cant complain if it didnt come out like the photo!
i would have to say that you would need to know your barber/hairstylist at least for a reasonable amount of time before you can even go back at all. you cant just walk into a fantastic sams for the first time and come back a couple days later and say you didnt like it… they will look at you like they dont know you and ask you to pay for another one
I think that you have 2 days, after that you are out of luck unless you make another appointment and pay them for another haircut. I agree that if you do go back for them to fix it you should bring a picture of exactly what you want and leave a large tip.
Only one time in my life (I am 65) have I simply refused to pay for a haircut. They chopped off way too much. I wanted a trim, not a crew cut. With my vision dimmedwithout my glasses and with my nose buried in a book, I did not notice till the end.
I was a regular customer. I complained loudly. The agreed I did not have to pay, and I went away. I never went back.
Four weeks later, after wearing hats a lot, I went to new barber (who had cut the hair of Presidents) and explained what had happened.
He trimmed it so that by my next haircut, it would look decent with new growth. I am with him still.
what kind of hairstyle should i have? i have blonde medium long hair and im in middle school!
so what kind of hair styles do u have in mind 4 me?
I believe that once you get that haircut it’s yours, obviously you’re going in with the idea that you want. If you don’t see it right then and there. Then something is wrong with you. I always know what I want when I go in. And if they start doing something I don’t want all I say is, I was thinking more of this. That way it doesn’t offend them, and they don’t feel stupid in front of co-workers.
No refunds.I have had a lot of bad haircuts and had to go somewhere else to get it fixed.It would be excellent customer service and they would retain a lot more customers if stylists fixed mistakes for free but they won’t.
Barbers usually turn you around to the mirror and ask if it is OK. If not they’ll take off more. Problem is they have usually taken off too much when they ask that question. My father-in-law said the difference between a bad haircut and a good haircut is about 2 weeks.
It’s not reasonable that a hairstylist refuses to fix it after you leave the shop, because the way YOU style it at home may reveal issues that aren’t obvious in the chair. I would expect to get my hair fixed for free if I came back or called to set up a repair appointment within 2-3 days.
After that, I think many stylists still would do it, but I would feel uncomfortable taking much longer given that I’m a guy who needs a haircut on a 2 week interim.
If I wasn’t happy with one cut and they fixed it, I would happily keep going back. If they refused to fix it for free, they would lose a customer.
I just had this happen! Three days ago I had a decent haircut, but it is not great because the stylist didn’t listen when I told her not to razor cut my hair. She said “Oh no, I would never do that – it would ruin your hair!” Then she opened her sizzors and drug them down my hair by by face. I asked how is that different from razoring it? She said something about a 45 degree angle. Now I have crazy flyaway wisps in my face! It will take 3 or more months to get it reasonable. Why would I want to go back and give her another shot at my hair when she didn’t listen the first time? There are other stylists out there. I did not go to a little place, I went to a high end salon and I paid $325 for color and cut. No second chance for the one that did the cut- Not even for free.
Boy, you got a lot of great feedback. I’ve always felt a week, maybe two if you are someone who gets their haircut every six weeks or so. I often don’t know until I worked with my hair on my own whether it will work for me. Any stylist with a desire to build a strong client base of clients who will pass the word on is going to be pleased you gave them the opportunity to correct the problem so they can maintain a positive relationship with you. As a customer service provider myself, I would much prefer my clients voice their concerns to me rather than get resentful or possibly not return at all. So, did you get it fixed? What was the stylist’s response?
Most people have a regular hairstylist that they give their business. I would think they would have a good enough relationship just to call up and see if they can touch it up. If it was a place like a national chain salon, and you don’t use it much, ask for a gift certificate for a free cut or something.
Well, very interesting post.
It is not easy to know when you are sitting on chair but it is good idea to check it once you reach home to admire your new cut, if you are particular about it.
One weak is fair time to check if you had uneven hair cut. I am sure all the salons will accommodate if there is a compliant made in as soon as you find out. I have gone once to the hair dresser myself after informing my dresser in two days. I was very happy and he even changed my style as I would have wanted. If you have waited for 10 days, it is too late. Rather wait for next cut and don’t forget to mention what happened, if you happen to go to the same person.
Mostly in two days I find out if there is any problem and I have been able to correct it myself.
If you have men’s hair cut you will know next morning or after the wash.
Women’s cut is different and your friend will be able to tell you as soon as she sees you:)
you must of went to GREAT C///S TOO.. sue them if its really bad. my little girl had her hair butchered there. we spent over 1000.00 in hair ex. to make her hair exceptable in public REALLY. something you had to see to believe…..
if you don’t like it don’t go back if the barber refuses to do what you ask don’t tip if barber cuts you don’t tip
if you’re displeased go to another shop and ask them to fix it usually they’ll be glad you came to them if you have to go back to the same shop tell their colleague how poor their co-worker did and they may give you a discount to keep coming to them
I’ve cut my own hair for 10 years, I only go to a barber when the occasion arises & when i tip it’s 25% to 40%. Within an hour if you notice any mistakes you may go back and get it fixed at no charge anything more than that you’re pushing your luck
IT GROWS BACK, IF THEY GET IT WRONG, WEAR A HAT!
I think the best time to express any dissatisfaction is while you’re sitting in the stylist’s chair. Pay attention while she/hes cutting so by the time they ask “How do you like it?” you’ll have an opinion formed and not be broadsided because you’ve had your nose buried in the latest chapter of the Britney vs the World saga and blurt out something you don’t mean like, “It looks great!”. That being said, sometimes I think you need a day or two to get used to a new haircut, particularly if it’s an extreme change, so if you decide you don’t like your cut within 48 hours the stylist should be willing to fix it. Just remember that time is money for a stylist so especially if the change is time consuming (ie, a re-color) be prepared to tip well.
How exactly do you fix a hair cut? I think that’s a more interesting question. Once it is cut, there is no going back. It’s not like you can glue it back on. If you get a do that is too short, what can really be done? Cut more off? If they didn’t cut enough the first time, and you want it shorter, sure you can go back. But really how would you fix it?
My beauty shop I go to has a sign in the window that states “If you are unhappy with your cut we will give your money back or try and fix it.” 24 hour expires
I would say once u leave the salon you kind of give up your right to complain. I think you should know there and then whether you like your haircut or not. You can’t buy a top, wear it for a couple of days and decide you don’t like it then take it back to the shop. I think it’s pretty much the same principle.
I have been a hairstylist for 15 years, I guarantee my work. Whether it is a week, or 2 weeks doesn’t matter to me. Obviously you cannot go 6 weeks and come in and expect a free service. I give my customers 110%, hoping for their loyalty and return business. Word of mouth is one of the best forms of advertisement, but it can also be one of the worst. So make the customer happy, work with them til they get what they want, they are spending their hard earned money. They want to feel they are getting their money’s worth. I like to treat customers as I would expect to be treated. I have a very good, solid customer base and it grows daily. It’s all about customer service.
If it were me and I went to a salon where I got a bad haircut, I would not go back there – I would also tell everybody I knew about it so they wouldn’t make the mistake of going there either.
I used to go to a well known salon in my area that has a nice website that showcased each stylist and their talents. The woman I picked was constantly going to classes and shows to update her techniques and teach others to do what she could do. I have no complaints about her color skills – when she colored my hair, it turned out great, no problems. But it was the haircuts that bothered me – she would cut differently then any other stylist I ever had and my hair couldn’t do a thing after I left there. It would just be flat and straight; impossible to hold a style.
I finally decided to go a man in a nearby city who had over 30 years experience cutting hair, had won awards, and had even styled Miss USA finalists for the state. He took one look at my hair and exclaimed that she had botched it up completely. He then had to completely re-cut and re-shape it, and fortunately he fixed it amazingly well.
I never went back to that woman again. I had the feeling she was doing something wrong but the male stylist confirmed it. It’s just sad how many clients continue to go to her and not realize.
In early December I went in for a new style haircut. Having VERY long hair (down to the small of my back), the new style involved taking off about 3 to 4″ of the length. With 2 photos (different views) of the cut, I went into the salon. I consulted with my designer (same person for the past 4 haircuts). She assured me that it would be ‘No Problem’… 7 to 8 inches of hair cut off later, as well as several comments from me, I was devastated! She remarked to me before I left the salon for me to return later in the week so she could ‘fix it’. Why would I do that? So she could cut off mere!!?? I sobbed for over a month and continue to be bitter. I felt as if I had no recourse. What’s worse, is that I somehow felt like I was guilted into believing that it was my fault, even after the pictures and lengthy consult. I wanted to go back and scream! Which is why I never went back. For a brief time period, I worked at a salon as a customer service specialist, setting appointments and helping clients with products and such. As the go-between person, when someone wasn’t happy, the salon ALWAYS blamed the client and the stylist ALWAYS spun their excuse as ‘This is what YOU asked for!’ Even if I had went back and they returned my money, it would never be enough compensation to have covered the emotional sadness that I still walk around with every day.
i think there should be a sign somewhere telling you about a re-cut policy
i go to first choice and usually they’ll just do it for free with 7 days and sometimes they dont even ask or a receipt
I am a hairstylist and my customers know if they are unhappy with anything, they are welcome to come back in within a week or so and i will gladly fix them up. I do NOT want unhappy customers out there roaming about saying negative things about my work. In this business, even the most offhand remark can affect referrals! There are those, though, who will abuse this. I had one who would call every couple of days and want a completely different style. She just didn’t know what she wanted and was getting lots of free haircuts while deciding! So i told her i didn’t think i would be able to make her happy and i would be glad to refer her to someone else, but i would no longer be doing her hair. You gotta draw the line somewhere. As for the tip, i wouldn’t say i do a better job on my tippers, but i definitely work harder to find them an appointment time than i do for my non tippers!
A great Hair Stylist can make all the difference in the world! I’m female and like to keep my hair short, with my old stylist it was always great, even though I changed styles frequently. He disappeared after a few years. Since then I have had to grow my hair out to a bob because I simply could not find a good Stylist, I went to expensive salons, barbers, cheaper places, I tried out so many different places. Most surprisingly Walmart did the best job! It seems it doesn’t matter how much you explain the cut/color,or how many photos you bring, most stylist do what they want. So when you find a good one, hold on!
i whould go back and let them know that they suck at givining hair cuts and theres really no way to fix a bad hair cut but you can do what ever you want to do
Hi mike,
I own a hair and beauty salon and if clients are not happy after they have left the salon then i would hope they would feel comfortable to come back to my salon to allow us to correct anything they may be disatisfied with, this also lays down the grounds for excellent customer relations. An ideal reasonable amount of time after your visit is about one week.
I always treat my clients how I would want to be treated!!
once my stylist gave me a bad haircut. i went two days after and she fixed it. i think the max is 5 days because after that people will laugh at you. i also want to say hi mike im all the way from TRINIDAD. the west indies.
I am a cosmetologist /hair dresser , back in my day, when I cut hair i keep it on the longer side, and ask them is that short enough cause I can’ t put it back, they say your the only beautician i know who asks if its short enough , then they say are you secure cutting hair and I said are you secure if I cut it too short , then they relax cause they have to pay attention , and let me know, I”m doing what you want and I am trying to cut it to your satisfaction so YOU DON”T COME BACK,for touch ups? get it done right the first time, now i have cut hair and they said its not what I wanted and cried and so I said ok, I won’t charge you this time but I asked you if it was OKAY soo , some people you just can’t please no matter what. People forget we are BEAUTICIANS not Magicians we can offer suggestions but if you have baby fine hair you can’t get charles angel DOOs , get a perm!
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i just gotta say – do you really want to go back to a stylist that made your hair look awful?
a much more serious problem is this – most beauticians do not know how to cut hair – then they try to sell us a ton of products and blame us for the awful cut if we don’t buy a ton of products.
if we buy a ton of products they tell us we are not using them right.
what can do if i have bad hair cut
i believe that it is your hair and you are paying for what you want. You have the right to tell them what to do, and what you dont like.
If you go to a resturant and you order a steak, well done, and they give you a rare steak would you still eat it? or would you send it back?
I know i would send it back..
Now, how long do you have?..
well honestly how long does it take for you to realize that you dont like your new hair cut. I know most females are glued to the mirror playing with their new hair. I personally think, if you dont like your hair after you wash it and style yourself for the first time AFTER the hair cut then you should go in right away. .. like that day. anything more than 5 days is to late.
But hair dressers would rather you speak your mind than just sit there. People are just to scared to hurt their hairdressers feelings.
I will not go back to the person that messed up my hair. That happend to me months ago. What I did was, I got hair extensions and also (shampoo’s, conditioners, oxenating treaments, for hair growth)
Back xx years ago, a friend of a lady friend taught me to cut my own hair. I haven’t been to a barber/salon since. Nobody ever remarks about my hair, either pro or con. All I know is I like the way it always looks.
1 week is the perfect amount of time.
Not everyone has time to reschedule within a day or two. I’m not saying I don’t, but I know people who work 10hrs+ a day, and drive over an hour to and from work every day…. and of course that’s not the end of the rope. They still have to shower, eat, and of course the time it takes to get ready in the morning, etc.
In other words, 1 week sounds like minimum, as maybe the individual only has that 1 day to work with.
I’m sure the hair stylists feel confident enough to warrant their work…. well I hope so. A tip shouldn’t be necessary, providing you gave them one on the front end.
If your problem was a bad dye job, go back within 48 hours. If it was a hair cut, ask for your money back immediatly and do not go back! I once asked for a trim, and left with a mullet & 8 inches of hair gone. If you go back in a case like this you will end up with no hair. For men, a buzz may be fine, but for a woman, loosing additional hair is usually not an option.
The difference between a good haircut and a bad one is two weeks. It’s only hair and it will grow back. If you don’t care for that particular salon/stylist then don’t patronize them again.
I bet everyplace is different, but I think a week is enough time for someone to realize if something was messed up. And the customer should be nice enough to at least leave a tip.
Usually the same day u should go back to let them know you dont like it, if not they talk crap about u when you leave.
well, considering the first time I got highlights this is a no brainer. I didn’t have my hair fully blowdried, and i went home blowdried it and began crying. I have medium brown hair and got close-to platinum blonde high lights. I thought it looked really trashy and no where near the “natural” look I wanted. I ended up going back the next hour and have a toner run through my hair. So in a sense it seems like you should make up your mind about it before you leave, but in my case you should have 24 hours. Besides If you go get plastic surgery done or have your nails done, you wouldn’t have that option. Yes if your nail gets smudged before you leave, you definitely should get it redone, but otherwise including plastic surgery you can’t go back and say that something should be removed, it is uncalled for. So 24 hours and that should be it, at most a day is all one needs to figure out that your hair isn’t right for you.
I know in the past I have had my hair wrecked, and I just never went back. I would not trust somebody who did that to fix my hair.
I know a lot of longhaired women like me who have had far more hair cut off than was agreed upon. A lot of times stylists do that. There is nothing that can be done to fix it, and afterwards they claim that they just decided to go ahead and cut off how much they thought you needed to be cut off rather than leaving it up tot the customer. That’s why I cut my own hair.
Got to hell! It’s your fault you chose a dumb hair style…THINK next time.
I got my hair cut just today. The lady who cut it told me that if I want something different to come to her in a few days (about 3) and she would fix it, no problem. She was very nice about my haircut and made sure i was pleased with it. I was. Then i got home, colored and washed it and can’t stand it. I’m not going to go back because I don’t see what can be done so I’ll be wearing it pulled back for a while. The haircut is wonderful, it’s just meant for someone much older then I am
After what happened to my after my stylist touched it,
I cut my own hair…sometimes my friends would do it.
I feel more satisfied after I see the hair I want,
so I cute it on my own you see.
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It really depends on the stylist, and your past. If it was your first time at a place it might be harder to get them to redo it for free. Some places keep good records and can pull up what you asked for, so if it’s really bad they will probably at least fix it to what you had asked for. It you’re not a regular you probably shouldn’t expect them to “fix it” for free if you got what you asked for but changed your mind. My stylist would redo anyone’s hair, as long as they came back in a few days not wait until it’s time for a whole new hair cut and expect it to be free because she “messed up” a month ago. If you go to a place regularly and decide what you asked for doesn’t suit you they’ll probably fix it for free, but you should tip. They don’t have to do it for free and if they’re redoing your hair they’re losing out on the full price of the hair cut they could be doing in the time it takes to fix yours. My little brother will never tell the person cutting his hair what he thinks about it, but we always go to the same place and they always tell mom she can bring him back when he tells her what he thinks about it. We usually take him back within the next two days and mom always tips.
i got my hair cut at hair cuttery and i had worst time
the woman was talking on the phone the whole time she was cutting my hair and i asked for layers and all i got was an assymetrical bob. And then when she was done she told she couldnt blow dry it because her hand hurt. I was so mad i didnt tip and it looked ok but when my hair completely dried i looked like a troll doll. I went backa nd complained got my money and the idiot got fired for being lazy
i go to the same stylist but there was a time she didn’t cut the layers on the side short enough to give it the look i wanted, but i didnt realize til the next day after i washed my hair and styled it, so i went back and just asked if she could bring the length up a big on the sides, she said sure no problem, i had to wait my turn obviously she had appt’s which was fine, she didn’t want to take a tip but i gave it to her anyhow, my stylist is someone i have been going to for years, so it’s easy for me to go back and say something…but if it was a new stylist that i never dealt with i would feel a bit awkward if i didn’t say something before i left
Depends on your relationship with the hair dresser. For me, I’ve been going to the same gal for the last 8 or 9 years. We know each other and she’s the nicest person. It’s one reason I choose her as my hair dresser. Anyways, if I was displeased enough to come back, she would fix it free with no question asked. She would probably just cut a little here and there to fix the problem. She wouldn’t give me any crap if it’s been 5 days or 10 days.
hey mike let it grow and then next time make sure everything is all good before u leave the barber shop
Wow, I didn’t think I’d see the variety of answers to this dilemma that are posted. First of all, I am insulted by the following comment:
“Don’t cut the hair at all. Hairdressers and salons have nasty fungus in their hands and they’re pretty dirty.
Comment posted on March 7th, 2009 at 3:55 am by Dunner”
I’ve been a hairstylist for almost 27 years now. I’ve always worked in a salon. We (cosmetologists) have strict health & sanitation rules to follow. We are up there with restaurants in the “cleanliness” department. If anyone saunters into a salon that’s filthy – RUN. Don’t walk…
As for (another) answer to your question: I always allow a week. Hair only grows about a half an inch per month, so a week is really an insignificant amount of growth. It’s crucial to my business (I’m self-employed) to have an in-depth consultation prior to any service, especially on new clients. I always strive to please, but sometimes, things happen. (We ARE humans) I’ve had to do a few “clean-ups” in my years and I’ve always thanked my client for pointing any boo-boos out and letting me fix it. NO CHARGE!!! Ever. It’s my reputation that earns my income and I’ll do whatever it takes to protect it.
There was also a comment by the eyewear professional that I totally agree with. Basically anyone with the experience and professionalism it takes to do their job, should be the professional and do their job. If someone wants what they shouldn’t have it’s up to us to set them straight. I’ve actually turned away a client rather than have my reputation questioned and not to mention a nightmare for a client.
Hope that helps!
why do someone would go back to a place where they messed up their hair?! hair is VERY important! if you have to get it fixed, you better go to another place: yes, you would have to pay again but, it’s YOUR hair, so, it’s really important that you have it as you like!!!!
and, a tip: bring a picture with you every time you cut your hair, and ask them to cut it exactly the same. otherwise you may end up getting something that you probably won’t like, or that it’s just not what you had in mind…
It is really in the hair cutter’s best interest to ensure you are happy with your cut. Obviously the best time to share your displeasure is when you are getting the cut but some times after a shower when you are trying to style it at home you get your first feel on how you like the cut. Generally as a guideline one week max is the time given for a touch up and you really should tip well as there are no ruled requiring them to let you back in the seat and it is a good gesture for their time.
I work in a salon, and we usually give people a week. But the only way we’ll do it for free is if you go to the same person or talk to the manager about going to someone else (say, if the original person didn’t listen to you or you don’t feel comfortable going back to them.)
It makes life much easier for you, and the stylist, if you DO mention any problems while you’re still in the salon. But we understand, sometimes you don’t notice something until you’re styling it yourself.
Normally you are watching them as they cut. So you can see if it’s too short, too long, not being cut right. Stop them…while they are cutting. Explain in detail what you want.
It’s best to bring in a photo of what you want before you go for that new cut or style. Sometimes what you explain and what the stylist understands are two different things.
Sometimes people just are not good at what they do and no matter whom they cut, it’s a chop job. Ask friends who’s haircuts you do like for references and then have a nice discussion with your new stylist before you allow them to cut your hair.
Ok there are a few things going on there. You can get your hair cut and hate it right then and there is no fixing it. You don’t pay for it, no matter what they say. The did a service and did in wrong. Would you pay a mechanic to screw up your vehicle, I think not.
I have found errors with my hair up ot a couple of days later. I went back and normally they will fix it for free. No tip needed because you already paid for the service. I did get a perm once that was so bad that it didn’t hold after a week. I went back, and the lady explained what happened, she offered to redo it – again free of charge. It wasn’t my fault it didn’t hold, it was that she didn’t use the correct product even after I told her about my hair.
I went to one of the chain haircut places. I am an older female. I tipped the hairdresser well, told her how I wanted it(not too short). She cut it very short, especially back & sides, like an old fashioned man’s haircut. The top was even too short to put a roller in & it was all uneven. I complained while she was cutting it & was told “oh well I’ve already started now so it has to all match up.” I called the mngr. over & complained to her & she said the same thing & then she said “it’ll grow out & then we can fix it the way you want it” Needless to say I did not go there again & I told all my friends/relatives about it so they woun’t go there either. I had it evened up by a barber. I was so mad, I felt like driving my car through their plate glass window. I restrained myself though.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words , bring one to show the stylist so you both have the same idea (or should) of how that cut is to be done when finished. I would also do as is recommended when first choosing a place or person to get that done at, they say to go and watch them cut someone’s hair and see how they do on a person already in the chair.
If you like what you see in the result , then try them.
I had done that when I went a place where the stylist was working on some woman, saw how much she paid attention to detail, asked the customer how she liked it and touched it up as the customer requested.
I feel that choosing a stylist you like is important upfront. I feel just sitting on the chair unknown is a risk you take then. If you don’t like it I’d make sure to call and complain of this very soon after and see what they tell to compensate before going over there. I’d try that within 48 hours as you can tell best as of a first shampoo and trying to style it by yourself or work with it. If I have some uneven pieces I trim it myself.
I have a stylist I like now but sometimes she doesn’t get it the way I felt I saw the pic exactly but it’s close.
I don’t understand why you would tip someone who gave you a really bad haircut. It’s like, “You totally screwed up what I paid you to do. Here’s some more money.” This makes no sense whatsoever — if you paid someone to fix a leak on your roof and it still leaked when they were done, would you pay them additional money to fix what they were supposed to do to begin with?
I would go back and demand it be fixed.
I’ve actually done it a couple of times. One time I went back the next day and the second time it was maybe 2 days later. Each time I was met with the same uncertain looks by the person at the counter but each time the shop was willing to fix it.
Most of the time it takes me a few days to realize that I in fact don’t like my hair cut. A lot of the times I’m also too nice to say that I don’t like it right there if I do realize right away. All the hair places that I’ve been to have let me come back in a week, sometimes I need a receipt though, so always make sure you ask for one!
Heres an Idea, if you have a week to go back for a touch up, go back every single Monday for a new touch up, no new haircut required!
I am so squeamish about telling hairdressers that I hate what they’ve done that I’ve been cutting my own hair now for the past 8 years. Every time I went to a salon — and I went to some of the best in NYC — they flattened out my very fine hair which made my somewhat round face look like a beachball, LOL. I would say “I need height on top, I need height on top, PLEASE” but they all ignored me. So, eight years with 10 haircuts per year, at let’s say $50 per cut is……$4000 bucks in haircuts you guys lost for not listening to the customer.
I once had a haircut so bad that no amount of “recutting” would have fixed it. I went in to get my layers reshaped, no changes, just a 1/2 inch or so. I came out with what was dubbed ” the mushroom mullet” It looked like a bowl cut on the top part of my head, and then was left way to long on the bottom half. It was terrible. I was just about to take my permit test, which meant DMV picture. My DMV photo looks like a crackhead from the 80’s. It was horrible.
Like another person said, you mess up my hair once, then that stylist will loose my business. But in this case, it was so much more than messed up that I refused to ever go back to that salon.
I don’t think there is any one right answer. Every salon has their own protocol so you should ask at whatever place you go to their company’s policy.
I am a hair stylist. I have been doing hair for 13 years. I know some stylist get all bent out of shape if someone complains or comes back. I want the client to be happy. I want them to tell me if they dont like it, etc. If they go home and want it shorter, or cant fix it, etc I would rather them come back and have me fix it instead of them being upset and thinking bad of me. I am really understanding and everyone is so particular about their hair. Its a big deal if you dont like your hair. Normally 1 to 2 weeks is enough time to see if you like it.
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Whenever the hairpeople butcher my friend’s hair, I take her with me and tell them straight up that they did a sht job.They did it over for her for free. lmao. ANYWAYS, I really hope you go back to the stylist and give them a piece of your mind.
Otherwise, you’d be more aggravated and frustrated.
Plus, I’m sure they’re not THAT bad………..o.o
my opinion is that,whenever you need a hair cut,try and get the exact picture of the style you want and take it to the barbering salon.tell the barberer that he should do exactly what is in the picture.if he’s doing it the way you don’t like it correct him,is your right to give him orders in other to get the right style of your choice.
Actully when people leave the barber shop and go home, they may not like it for that current day but as the day passes it starts to look better then what you had though of at first.
My stylist gives me a week to play with my haircut. If I’m not happy with it, he will restyle it for free.
well if you’re gonna give this generous tip, you might as well pay for another hair cut.
Well, what if they cut it too short. I had a barbor (same person, same mistake twice) cut my hair which was at my shirt collar all around to honestly a bowl cut. I don’t know how she could make such a huge mistake. I wouldn’t ask her to fix it because she might make it worse. It took me 6 months to get it back the way it was before. I would want my money back and never go back there again. As far as just not being cut right, I’d say if they mess it up they fix it, within 1 or 2 weeks. You might have gotten it cut then gone on a trip or something so it shouldn’t be such strict circumstances.
It’s a terrible idea to tip someone to fix something they screwed up. It’s like rewarding someone for a crappy job. It’s extra revenue. I wish you could go back to the barber after a couple of days of wearing a cut and ask them to fix it, but the fact of the matter is they won’t appreciate it and will probably make it known. That’s why I am striving hard to find a barber that doesn’t mess up. That takes their job seriously.
My story:
I finally got tired of my barber giving me good haircuts one week and terrible haircuts the next. Well last week for the first time I worked the courage to ask them to fix the crappy haircut they were sending me out into the world with, mainly because I had an important date and I couldn’t show up like that, and as expected they looked at me with a frustrated, annoyed look. Safe to say they didn’t do a good job fixing it.
Two days later I went to a different barber and asked them to fix the haircut. They did, now I have a new barber. I tip every time I get a haircut. I hope that buisness realizes that people are paying them to make them look good, not to buzz off a few pieces of hair and slap on a half-@ssed fade.
My sister got her hair cut recently and after about a week she realized her bangs were a little long. So she went back intending to pay for a trim ((as she hadn’t realized her bangs were annoying that long and told the hairdresser to make them that way)) and the nice woman did it for free. It was just bangs, but it was nice of her.
I’d say you should have a regular hair dresser. That way they know your hair better and they know what to do and what not to do next time you come in. Also, if you know them on a personal level, they would probably be more reasonable with giving you touch ups if they knew they made a mistake.
If I have to fixed my haircut I prefer to cut all of my hair as short as it could. I prefer to get started from the beginning and blame no one.
I will enjoy it rather than change the style.
come on now guys they are human too, you are the one paying so you have to make sure you are satisfied with your hair before you live to avoid all this :p
I have had my fair share of horrible haircuts. Sometimes I go back, sometimes I do not. The only reason I sometimes choose not to return is if I feel like the mistake is so bad that the stylist is not qualified to fix it. Otherwise, definitely go back. My stylist gives me 2 weeks and during that time if I decide it is not right, I am not charged anything to fix it or my money is refunded if it is cut too short.
If I would have been you, then I would never go there again. After all it relates to ones personality.
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