Things Clients Say That Live Rent-Free in My Head
Some of the things clients say stick with me longer than you think. Every stylist has their list…Phrases that make us giggle, cringe, and question our life choices.
Here are five of the most common things I hear as a stylist.
1️⃣ “Just a Trim!”
The phrase comes with the most danger…
If oxymoron was a haircut….
To you, “trim” means maybe half an inch. To me, it means fix two years of split ends, heat damage, and chemical damage…but don’t make it look short.
…Love that for me 🫡
We can both agree it’s a trauma response from a past chop gone wrong. But bestie… if your ends look and sound like Velcro, it’s more than a trim. And if you don’t want to commit to cutting off inches, then you need to commit to coming in every 8 weeks for micro/baby trim. As a team, I can work my way up the damage while you work your way down with growth.
2️⃣ “My Hair Just Doesn’t Grow.”
It does, I promise. You just keep abusing the sh!t out of it. Who hurt you?? I swear I’m not her but if I was/am, I can recommend a new stylist. I’m well networked. 😌
Ignoring your hair won’t make it wake up healthy; it just means next year I’ll be cutting off inches we could’ve saved. Your hair is growing, you’re just breaking it off faster than it can show up.
💡 Psych Tip: You’re in a toxic relationship with your flat iron. You need a protectant and honestly… what else are you doing without protection? 😏
*If your dirty mind went somewhere else…I was talking about bond builders and a leave-in conditioner. 🤭3️⃣ “I Tried to Do It Myself…”
I actually love this for so many reasons.🤭🤭🤭
One: I’m a fixer. I love fixing things. It makes me feel like your knight in shining hairstylist.
Two: I live for the story that usually comes with this. It’s equivalent to old school Sunday comics.
Three: It’s fine, don’t trip, I got this! I can fix anything. I’ve litterally been doing this for 20+ years. Trust me, I’ve seen it all and some…
HOWEVER!
If it’s box dye, we’re gonna have a little chat about some of the decisions you are makeing for the both of us. I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed.
No judgment, I promise. We’ve all had our moments.
Just… next time, call me before you commit acts of treason. Cuz if you’re gonna drink the crazy juice, at least let me be part of the journey. I’m a little irresponsible too. I can help guide you on a cute, reckless adventure that doesn’t end with orange hair or micro bangs. 🥂
4️⃣ “I Want to Go Blonde… Today.”
😶🤦🏻♀️🤡💀
Kay..
There are two possible scenarios with this one:
Scenario One: You’re already on the blonde journey. We’ve been doing the work, nurturing your hair, babying your bonds, using Jojoba oil like it’s holy water and today is the final appointment. We’re both excited. The vibe is immaculate.
👏🏼💋🥰🥳
Scenario Two: This is the first time I’m hearing about your blonde ambition tour. You walked in brunette, bold and unaware of how bleach works.
And in that case… no.
(Period.)
🤡
5️⃣ “Do Whatever You Want!”
You’d think this would be every stylist’s dream, but unfortunately, my trial-and-error days are over. I don’t play guessing games anymore; I just deliver my interpretation of what you said. So if you throw out a casual “Do whatever you want,” just know… you will get something close to your normal with a tiny twist I think you need. 😏 I love creative freedom, but boundaries exist for a reason. Otherwise, you’ll leave with a haircut you hate and I’ll be loosing sleep for 2 weeks rethinking my career.
These are the top five things I hear on repeat. Yeah, sometimes they make my eye twitch but honestly…It’s my job, and I love what I do. This gig isn’t about being complicit; it’s about keeping up with your wants, knowing how to read between the lines, and reading minds while talking about the drama in your relationship. It’s easy.
We laugh, we vent, we mentally write blog posts about it (🤓) but it all comes from love… and a little trauma response. So next time you sit in my chair, say it with your chest, trust the process, and let’s have fun…minus the DIY drama. ✨