To be upset after hairdresser visit

[carlottavaldes]

I've been going to the same hairdresser for 3 years and we've always had a good relationship. I went in today for a consultation before my haircut and colour next week. I'm dark blonde and want to go lighter so I asked for balayage - I had it done by her two years ago for £200 so was expecting a similar price. Instead she quoted me £300. She also said that if I paid less it would look unfinished, blocky, dry, not shiny, and I would be disappointed - which made no sense, as I paid less last time.

I told her that, but she kept pushing and didn't suggest any alternatives (e.g. highlights) - it was basically "pay £300 or have crap hair". I know she's trying to recoup the money she lost during lockdown, and to make the most of people's desperation for haircuts at the moment, but a 50% price hike is ridiculous.

I had been really looking forward to treating myself and being pampered and instead I found myself being pressured and manipulated and told that my budget was no good, which was upsetting as £200 is a lot for me. I don't want to go back, even for a cut, but I'm struggling to find an appointment elsewhere.

Has anyone else experienced hairdressers hiking their prices to make the most of people's need for post-lockdown haircuts? I have a feeling it might backfire for them.

[delilahbucket]

You made the news OP! Really winds me up that they say everyone is a mum on this website 🙄

www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/mum-complete-shock-after-being-23962405

[CoconutChair]

Drives me bonkers when “the press” steal posts from a chat room. It’s fucking news. Idiots!!

[GraduallyWatermelon]

That article doesn't reference this post, but the similar previous one from a few weeks ago

[gingganggooleywotsit]

Yes op you are not being unreasonable my hairdresser charged me £225 an increase of nearly £80 for balayage highlights etc I was very upset. Paid it but I won’t be going again so in the long run they will lose customers

[Fluffinell]

Every other example you have given in spending more money gets you something better or specific. Like dog breed etc. In my job I know many prestigious hairdressers and aestheticians. Maybe you can justify paying 500 for something you could get exactly the same for under 200 but more fool you. There’s a limit to how much you pay for qualifications, time, product, talent. It’s the other things that have no bearing on your hair you are paying for - a glass of fizz, a glamorous salon, an upmarket postcode, feeling of superiority. This is from someone who knows the industry, spends a lot on luxury holidays, will sometimes buy designer. If I really like it. Don’t look down on people savvy enough not to be fleeced paying several hundreds of pounds for a few weeks of good hair.