This Isn’t What I Asked For, I Want My Money Back!

By: Sandy Taylor-Furst (View Profile)

Remember it takes two people to make the decision to work on your hair. The most generous route to take is to say, “I was there a week ago and had my hair done by xxxxx. I feel there were some poor choices made for my hair. While I appreciate the stylist’s effort, the entire experience did not meet my expectations. I do not wish to come back for them to adjust it. Since I was part of the equation, I feel I should ask for half of my money back. How can a manager, salon owner or renter refuse your request? Go ahead, if you know in your gut you are dissatisfied and no other resolution is feasible, ask.

At my company, Style Like A Pro, the customer is always right. But, I deal mostly with tangible goods, such as Styling DVDS and hair tools. Since I am also a hair colorist, let me know if you would like me to write about how to deal with other situations in a salon environment.

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posted: 01.23.2008
Jacinta O’Halloran
Sandy, you are like Dr. Phil for hair color! It's so great to think this hairy issue out with you and to have a sample dialog to take to the salon with us next time we find ourselves in a tricky situation. It took me years to speak up for myself in that chair. Maybe because we are facing the mirror, and not just the stylist, it's harder to really assess the situation and know how and when to say "wait, this isn't what I asked for or want." Part of it is definitely that perhaps we are not communicating our wants clearly. Maybe you can give us a few tips on how to know what we want, to be realistic, and convey our hairdreams to our stylists? Those hair color charts are so hard to interpret really! Thanks so much for tackling this situation. I feel ready to face myself and my stylist next time htis happens!
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