Time to break up...

Unless you mean my mom...then no..my mom always cut my hair growing up and then when I learned to cut my own hair I did. I learned to cut the styles I want and like using wigs books because in alot of the wig books they give you the length measurements of the hair on top,back and sides. Which helps me alot. I now am the one who cuts the hair of most in my family and they say I do a good job..and it is always free..Who can afford hairdresser's nowadays? Well, I wish you luck in breaking it off with your hairdresser, But the easiest way is to tell them you miss them cutting your hair but money has been tight lately..and that once things smooth out again they will be the first person you call about getting your hair done. I am sure they will understand,

Glad y'all had a good holiday. The only relationship i ever had w/a hairdresser was with mysle, lol. I was one for 47 years but never had my own personal hirdresser unless u counted my mother & aunt. They were both hairdressers to. I cut my own most all the time . I'm hard to please, lol &haven't found anyone in a long time to cut mine that pleases me.

Yes I have and I know it is not easy to do but my Friend does it cheaper for me for me now as she knows what I am going through with money but she is a personal Friend to so that makes a difference to So I am very lucky to have a good Friend like that

I have never had the money to actually have a relationship with a hairdresser. I am sure there are many in your shoes who are trimming their own hair, your hairdresser, if she is a friend, will understand.

Nice of you; sounds like you are a dedicated customer to her. That's also good that you don't just walk away silently. I think it would be nice to tell her the truth. At least tell her that for NOW, with this economy stretch and difficulties, you have to take a break of vacations which you have loved over the years. I myself, haven't been able to afford going to any salons, even before the economy fall, so am thankful for that (family does it since I just want trims o). And even if you keep in touch with her through email or somehow it might be nice, keeping a connection. besides you may go back one day, right? :o)

Welcome back Paula. Your school holidays are later than ours obviously. Our kids have been back for two weeks now. I used to go to a work mates wife who worked in a hairdressing salon. She used to do my hair pretty cheaply, but all I ever got was a number two or three shaved head and seeing as that is a pretty simple haircut, my wife bought some clippers so that we could do my hair and my sons at home for free. I saw her a while later and she asked where I had been and I told her we were doing it at home now and she understood.

It's funny because it's true. It is really hard to drop one's hairdresser.

If she asks, tell her things have been tight (and why they have been tight if there is a specific reason) and that you miss being able to come.

Mine is not a hair-dresser separately...she has a beauty parlor where all the things like facial, manicure, pedicure, body massage, waxing etc etc are all done including hair dressing....yes i have a good relationship with my beautician...and to bind the customers more tightly...she has a very good scheme....she has made a VIP card system...in which she gives 50% discount to all the VIP card holders, for which we have paid a small amt...but she has made a rule that to keep getting the VIP benefits we have to be regular every month visit is must...or else the discount falls to 10% if we miss any month...so naturally she has developed good relationship with at least all VIP members....good business woman..isn't it?...but i really like her art...i dont go only for discounts...she is really talented and gives best services in our city at present....i have not thought of saying good bye to her yet...

I love having mommy daughter days well I have a son to so it winds up being mommy daughter son day :) Thats great that you are able to cut your hair and your childs hair on your own. I'm ok with my hair and my daughters hair but not my sons lol! I've only had my hair cut at a salon once. Good luck breaking up with your hairdresser she should understand that moneys tight and still be able to remain friends. Just tell her when your doing better finacially you will be back.

I am cheap and just go to the neighborhood supercuts for a trim, so I have never had to break up with a hairdresser...

I just hate that, having to change hairdressers for whatever reason is terrible. After all you have spent all that time training them and now you have to start over with someone else. I have found that when faced with the person in question it's just best to tell the truth. I had to go to Europe for two months on a job and when I got back you were all booked so I had to try someone else. That may work, or I broke my arm and I couldn't drive so I had to get a hair cut closer to home so I could walk there. My Mom got sick and I had to take her into her hairdresser and since time is short I just had someone there do mine. Well if none of these will work just beg poor which is the truth. Good Luck

As women we tend to form a friendship with our hairdressers so I understand your difficulty. I also have had to stop going to have my hair done many times in my life. Right now, I have had to cut down too and my straight hair is about 2" above my shoulders. So my daughter does the colouring of my roots and she also uses the curling iron when I have washed it. I am rubbish when I try to do my hair. It is straight but very thick. You do not owe her an explanation, so just be very friendly too her. If she does ask you about not seeing you for a while then just smile and say you hope to use her services again soon. You do not have to divulge your private business. Good luck.

I have had a situation like that before. I was pretty good friends with a hairdresser but she was having problems with her husband and was starting to be a little scary. When I say that..I mean like distracted and getting several calls during our appointments. I really didn't tell her anything..I just stopped coming to see her. I talked to her on the phone a couple of thimes but to be honest...she was so covered up with what was going on with her husband that I think one less customer might have been a better thing for her at the time. It has been forever since I have talked to her...I'll have to give her a call..I liked her alot. Your hairdresser may not be real happy about you breaking up with her but I'm sure she will understand. Afterall..she is human too and probably knows what it is like to be finacially strapped.

Time is really bad these days and we no longer are able to afford the luxury of having our hair styled or cut by our favorite hairstylist. But I am a little bit particular when it comes to my crowning glory and no matter what happened to my economic situation I still prefer to see my favorite hairdresser as she knows best how to handle my hair. But instead of going there once a month as I used to I now limit my visit to once in two months. Unlike facial I have totally break away from going to have my usual once a month facial as it has become too expensive for me. I've in fact told here that I've done a facial course and is doing it on my own now at home. Just an excuse to stop her from calling me always.

The only time in my life when I have had a relation with a hairdresser was last year. She is my favorite cousin´s cousin (on the other side) and I went to visit his mom and found her. She grabbed me and cut my hair, dyed it and dressed it. Then she started to give me tips as she saw that I did my own hair. I said by no means, I would come every month to have her embellish me. It served her, for trying to change me. I made nice things in the kitchen when she was at work. It all worked wonderfully until February´s earthquake. Part of their house was damaged and they could not have me overnight while they remodeled. So all this year I´m back to my own ways. I do my own hair and combs and brushes help a lot. I dye it myself and when it´s too long (in Summer) I go just once to a hairdresser. But I suppose that, by then, I will be able to go visit again wonderful Juanita.