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Kenneth Cole

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I was hoping I could solicit some advice.  This is somewhat complicated so I apologise in advance for the long post!

I had been going to the same hairdresser for about 5 years, I'll call her S.  She both cut and colored my hair.  The color has always been great,  I love it!  However the last couple of cuts were just ok and I feel like she's been taking less and less time to cut it.  This past summer I needed it cut and S didn't have time to see me so I went to another hairdresser that a friend recommended at another salon, I'll call him B.  The cut was great!  I figured I would just have S color it and B cut it and could just avoid her questions about getting it cut.

About 4 weeks ago I was notified that S left her salon for a new, fancier place.  Then 2 weeks later was notified that B also left his salon and - horror of horrors - he's now moved to the same place that S now works!  I want to book highlights with S and a cut with B in the same appointment but I feel really awkward.  I know that we're all adults and that this probably happens all the time and I likely care way more than she does but still....help!!!!

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I understand your worries, but S works in the service industry.  This kind of thing happens, and you shouldn't have to explain or feel sorry about it.  You don't owe her anything; it's just business.  Easier said than done, but try to remember that you are the consumer, and you get the final say.

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I would call and say you're interested in making an appointment, and you were wondering what days S works?  Shoot, unfortunately none of those days are going to work for you!  What days does B work?  Oh!  That day that B works and S doesn't fits in perfectly with your schedule!

That only works of course if they take different days off during the week .... what are the chances that they would end up at the same place?!  How annoying and uncomfortable for you.

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Crazy! I would make no apologies, and make an appt for color with S and cut with B... When S does only color and asks why no cut, you simply say "B is cutting my hair today" What is the worst that can happen??!

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pollyjean23 wrote:

I understand your worries, but S works in the service industry.  This kind of thing happens, and you shouldn't have to explain or feel sorry about it.  You don't owe her anything; it's just business.  Easier said than done, but try to remember that you are the consumer, and you get the final say.



ITA. 



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I do not envy you! I switched between two girls at a salon, but I didn't go half-and-half like you want to do.

I think it is uncomfortable but they'll get over it. After all, hasn't she been not cutting your hair for a while now? She has to know that someone else is.

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Have you tried out B for color as well? I would try B out and if you like the color and cut just switch to him altogether.

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Kenneth Cole

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I've been meaning to post a big "thank you" for everyone's advice, especially to XtinaStyles. I made the appointments with both of them back to back and when S asked if I was getting a cut I said "Actually B is cutting my hair today." She was suprised for a millisecond and then it was fine. Now that they're at the same salon they actually have stations next to eachother and have become bff's! It came up in conversation that I couldn't get an appointment with her for a cut, which is why I went to him and she was totally fine. Cut was awesome, so was color and the awkwardness is over forever! I felt like such an adult (and at 33 you'd hope I'd feel that more often!)

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