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Hair salons assume you want a fancy blow dry

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jumpintheline · 16/12/2024 21:24

Is it just me? It used to be that you could book a hair cut and they would dry your hair for you at the end. No drama.

Now there is not even an option on my salon’s website for hair cut. It includes a blow dry which doubles the bloody cost!

I booked in this week and added a note to the booking saying I just want my hair dried, not a fancy blow dry. My hairdresser called me today sounding slightly incredulous and asked several times if I was sure I didn’t want a fancy blow dry?

No I don’t!! And I don’t want the salon to assume I want one!!

is it just me?

OP posts:
KitsyWitsy · 16/12/2024 21:33

I don’t know what you mean. What is a ‘fancy’ blow dry? Mine just dries mine and then straightens it. Do you want it left wet?

YouMeandBrie · 16/12/2024 21:31

I really resent paying someone £35 to blow dry my hair just because I need it cut. I live around the corner from my salon, I’d happily leave with wet hair but suppose they need to check the colour etc.

ThinWomansBrain · 16/12/2024 21:31

My salon just dries it - or leaves it to air dry if I'm in a rush.

Charging is by time taken, so you can book 15/30/45 minutes, etc.

FrannyScraps · 16/12/2024 21:29

Do they actually call it a fancy blow dry?

Just ask for a rough dry and you'll style it yourself when you get home. They just want you to look nice.