Hairstylist issues

AbeandCarrie · May 2012

So I think my hairstylist is trying to back out from doing my wedding...

When I first contacted her 6 months ago I let her know how many people she would be doing (three up-do's and two styles for the mom's). I also asked if she would be willing to come to us so we aren't driving all over the day of the wedding. I even offered to pay her for travel. She thought that would be fine. As we get closer to the wedding we are in contact a lot working out the details. She decided to ask one of her friends to help out so we could cut down on the time. I said that was fine wtih me. Now all of a sudden she is asking to make a lot of changes to accomodate her friends schedule. She want's us to come to her now and she wants to change up the scheudle so her friend can fit in another wedding that day. She told me she will be giving her friend all of the up-do's (except mine) because her friend wants to "make it worth her while." I am getting the distinct feeling that one of them doesn't really want to do it. All the excuses seem to be coming from her friend, but I have also offered to be flexible with our schedule to accomodate enough time for her to do the styles herself but she insists on bringing someone with her.

I am not sure what to do here. Should I start looking for someone else incase she backs out last minute? We are supposed to be doing my trial next week!

brittneyh4 · May 2012

I would find someone else all together, unless you've signed something or have already paid her. I don't trust vendors that have wishy washy schedules like that.

AbeandCarrie · May 2012

I have known her for like five years and have never had this kind of problem with her. That's why I think the issue really is her riend but you never really know what is going on. I told her when I first asked her if she was interested that I would more than understand if she didn't want to do it. She was actually realy excited for it....

LindsayM22 · May 2012

It may be that she is just feeling overwhelmed and doesn't want to let you down. Try talking to her next week at your hair trial (or before) to see if she's still excited about doing your hair. If you really want her to do your hair, try to come up with a schedule that works for both of you. Let her know that you're uncomfortable with the schedule changing so much and that it's important for you to have concrete plans. If she won't agree to that, then I'd find someone else.

melfacto · May 2012

I had a similar issue, but it was I that backed out - I had a lady coming to my house, to do 9 styles, and she was insisting she could handle this by herself and have everyone ready by 10:30am! Not sure how, but it kept making me nervous that I explained to her my concerns, offered to work with her if she brough a team, she sill said she could handle it, so in the end I found someone else. This is your wedding, why should you have to accommodate a stylist, they should be accommodating you as the customer / bride! I would look for someone else, or at the very least talk with her about your concerns! GL!

precamies · May 2012

this would worry me, not going to lie. like PP said you need to get a feel of her in person.

If this was my situation, I would probably start shopping around for someone else. Or ask her to bring in a different friend. I woudln't want my stylist to be watching the time as she does my hair...it is her friend's problem that she has another wedding that day. I'm sure there are plenty of other stylsts who'd love to help her and have your business.

lb1212 · May 2012

For me, choosing a vendor that I have to actually be in contact with on the day of the wedding, really comes down to personality (naturally, I didn't even contact a vendor if I didn't like their work). With all the crazy-excited emotions I'll have that day, I don't want someone who will irritate me! I would be very nervous about the friend assisting, only because you haven't met. I would set up an in-person appointment and finalize details. Also, I'd question why they are asking for changes. It could be that they have valid reasons. However, trying to "fit in" another wedding is not a valid reason! You don't want your stylist(s) rushing (and making careless mistakes) because she (they) have another appointment.

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