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How far in advance do you need to book a haircut?

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DavAtTheCampaignForMoreBankHolidays · 31/08/2025 12:36

Salon with 5 members of staff. Admittedly, I dont think they are all full time. I just want a trim with any of them and can go at pretty much any time.

They have nothing until October! Im a regular (but dont go every 6 weeks) and always tip generously. They're just a normal hairdressers so I dont understand a 6 weeks wait.

I need it doing before then so now I need to find a new HD. Fun.

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Holidayholiday2025 · 31/08/2025 12:45

I only ever book hair appointments for a reason e.g. if I have a job interview and so I'm usually in a hurry.

I can usually get an appointment at my favourite hairdressers with a day's notice, or two, if I'm flexible about times.

Auroraloves · 31/08/2025 12:43

I have my October and December appointments booked in already. My hairdresser is very busy and doesn’t work weekends

DappledThings · 31/08/2025 12:42

I don't. I go to Supercuts as a walk-in. Used to go to Mr Toppers before covid. Those were the days.

Even if I wanted a fancier option there's a Rush by my office in King's Cross that doesn't need appointments.

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DavAtTheCampaignForMoreBankHolidays · 31/08/2025 12:41

Septemberisthenewyear · 31/08/2025 12:38

With anyone, any time? two weeks in advance. With the person and time I want? 6 weeks in advance although I will book all my appointments I need from now until Christmas this week.

See I get it if it were around Christmas, summer holidays etc because I know it gets crazy for them then.

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ApolloandDaphne · 31/08/2025 12:40

I have to book my next appointment as i am leaving the salon because my hairdresser is insanely popular and is always very booked up.

KimberleyClark · 31/08/2025 12:39

I always book my next appointment at the salon before leaving.

Septemberisthenewyear · 31/08/2025 12:38

With anyone, any time? two weeks in advance. With the person and time I want? 6 weeks in advance although I will book all my appointments I need from now until Christmas this week.

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