Trips to the hairdresser or the barber are, in general, moments conducive to relaxation, far from the hubbub and anxieties of everyday life. But it can happen that these little moments of pleasure turn into a nightmare for those who take care of your hair or your beard.
In order not to add new constraints to this already exhausting job, the editorial staff of HuffPost went to ask several professionals of the sector what were the rules of good conduct that all customers should respect, and above all, the things not to do in your favorite salons.
Arrive late… without warning
“Logic”, will you tell us? Well, not for everyone. Customers being late for their appointments is the most common complaint among professionals surveyed by HuffPost.
“A single client late can create a domino effect on the entire day’s work schedule”notes Viktor Holas, hairstylist at Wise Barber in San Diego. “This means that other customers will be forced to wait even if they showed up on time. It also puts more pressure on the hairstylist or barber to work as fast as possible to catch up.
Beyond embarrassing hairdressers, barbers and other clients, being late can penalize you too, forcing your stylist to work in a hurry. If you think you’ll be late for your appointment – it can happen – then don’t hesitate to call your salon for the good of everyone.
Make a phone call while cutting
If a phone call to let you know that you are going to be late is a good reflex to adopt, avoid making a call. pendant your cut. Firstly because it can prevent your hairdresser or barber from doing their job properly, but also, quite simply, because it is not necessarily very polite.
“There are several levels”notes Yvey Valcin, manager of the Yvey Salon in Seattle. “If the call is important, for example if it concerns your children or your work, try to be quick and speak in a low voice. But if it’s just a casual conversation, it’s not very respectful.”
Showing up sick for an appointment
Another rule of good conduct that may seem very banal, but the hairdressers and barbers interviewed are unanimous: avoid showing up for your appointment with a bad cold, or any other infectious disease. According to professionals in the sector, it is better to cancel an appointment at the last moment than to risk contaminating the entire team or the other customers present in the salon.
“If a hairdresser gets this disease, he will be forced to go on leave, and you will have involuntarily put him out of service for a few daysavance Victor Hall. It also means the cancellation of several days of appointments, which will be inconvenient for us and for customers affected by these cancellations.
Not respecting material possessions
Don’t do to others what you wouldn’t want done to you. Here is an adage that any professional in the sector would like his clients to respect. This obviously concerns the furniture, but also and above all, the equipment of the professionals.
“We take pride in and take really good care of our tools as they are expensive and need to be in top condition to deliver the perfect cut”, says Justin Kafando, a barber from New York. Leave the arduous task of handling their equipment to the professionals, and relax.
Wriggle in all directions
The way you stand in your seat at your hairdresser or barber can impact their work. Especially if you get up every ten seconds to look in the mirror. It is also one of the pet peeves of professionals in the sector.
Similarly, if you’re typing away on your phone during the date, that’s not necessarily a problem. But avoid keeping your head constantly lowered. “It can make it difficult to cut and color hair”, explains Andrea Cottin, hairdresser in an Oregon salon.
Don’t think about the small tip
If you can afford it, tips are always a welcome touch from your hairdressers and barbers. Even if France does not share the culture of tip United States, it is not uncommon to come across a small piggy bank on the edge of the cash register in your living room. Keep in mind therefore, especially since most professionals in the sector have a low level of remuneration, despite years of experience for some.