When you decide to leave your hairdresser, what's the best way to do it?

Question

In the past, I've just stopped going. Is there a nicer way? Do people want to know they're just not getting your hair color right? Answers from stylist very welcome...thanks

Answer 1

Just stop going.

This is a professional relationship. You are paying for a service, not to be friends with her or her you.

I am sure he/she is charming, that is part of their job and no doubt will obtain other clients.

Keep the relationship with your new stylist friendly, but professional. You won't have any qualms about changing to another one again.

Answer 2

If you've expressed on more than one occasion that the color is not right, and you stop going, they will know. If you've never expressed dissatisfaction with the color, you are doing the hairdresser a disservice by not allowing them to correct it. Most people want to know what they've done wrong and have an opportunity to correct, rather than simply losing a customer. Again, if you've expressed the problem to your hairdresser, you are "off the hook". Just leave.

Answer 3

Tell her/him that you have appreciated the service but you are going to try a different stylist just for a change of pace.
Be honest, give a hug on the way out the door. Simple.

Answer 4

Just stop going. That is the appropriate thing to do. Unless you're married or related or socially acquainted with the person.

Answer 5

Just say a pleasant good-bye and close the door behind you. You don't owe anyone an explanation for not returning to his or her place of business.

Answer 6

Sorry but I just leave. I don't say anything. I don't know if this is the right or wrong thing to do, but that is how I do it.

Answer 7

I would think that leaving is just best. If you tell her you are leaving for another beautician, her feelings will be hurt. Just leave.