What is wrong with some stylists

[Junonia]

I know many women on this board have a lot of hair products. My question is for those of you who go to the salon, do you take your products with you? If so do you have to explain to them what each product is for? Do they get a serious attitude when you pull out your products?

I went to a salon that I don't normally go to and she rinsed out the leave in conditionererplexed . I had to explain to her twice that it was a leave in. This last time I went to my regular guy and he had the serious attitude when I pulled out my DC and leave in. I think he felt slighted or something. He gave me a speech on how blk women use to many different products and need to stick to one line . Do any of you get this kind of abuse when you go?? Needless to say, I will be searching for a new salon.

 

[Blackoutzangel05]

I haven't gone to a salon since December and I believe that I would hear this same thing from my stylist. I know that she pays for her products, at a discount but I don't see what the problem is. If I have been doing my hair and this works for me what is the problem???? Guess they take offense to you knowing what works for your hair

 

[Junonia]

I haven't gone to a salon since December and I believe that I would hear this same thing from my stylist. I know that she pays for her products, at a discount but I don't see what the problem is. If I have been doing my hair and this works for me what is the problem???? Guess they take offense to you knowing what works for your hair

He actually recommended the DC. I would at least think he would be glad that I took his advice.

 

[csmoot]

Well I bring in a bucket with all my products into the salon. My stylist understands but the rest of the stylist and some of the patrons are always looking at me with such disdain. Sometimes I feel really uncomfortable. I found my current stylist after I tried to bring my own perm to another stylist and she basically sneered at me. So needless to say I walked out and luckily found my current stylist.

 

[janeemat]

I take my Sebastian colourshines with me. He fussed somewhat in a joking manner. I really didn't care as long as he used it. I think that I would have a problem if I started to bring in poos and cond. Which I can understand their take on this. They're running a professional business and what if something happens to your hair as a result of an unfamiliar product they used on your hair that you brought into the shop. I think that there is a fine line here. I do know if you have a regular stylist they become very familiar with your hair using their products. For 15 yrs I went weekly to the salon. They know how the hair should feel when they are done. Just like at home when I do my hair, there is a certain feel. If I don't get that feel, I know that whatever I've used is not working. That is if I'm trying something new. I'm just glad that I can do my own hair and only go to the salon for relaxers and that's when I get my color.

 

[balisi]

I've never taken my own products to the salon so I can't relate to that from a customer's POV.

I currently work at a chain salon that uses only high end products, and this is not often requested of us. The only outside products that we are allowed to use on customers are those that are medically necessary, such as prescription shampoo for a scalp condition. This is for insurance purposes.

If I were an independent stylist, I would not have a problem with some of my customers bringing their own products. However, I would make a notation of that on the customer's client card and have her/him sign it. That way, on the off chance that the customer experiences any adverse reactions to the product, my interests would be protected. This may seem a bit extreme to some, but I don't know what's in that bottle.

As far as stylists getting an attitude about using your products, remember, not everyone is "open." They are probably unfamiliar with the product or think that you might be trying to get a few dollars knocked off your service total.

 

[Junonia]

I've never taken my own products to the salon so I can't relate to that from a customer's POV.

I currently work at a chain salon that uses only high end products, and this is not often requested of us. The only outside products that we are allowed to use on customers are those that are medically necessary, such as prescription shampoo for a scalp condition. This is for insurance purposes.

If I were an independent stylist, I would not have a problem with some of my customers bringing their own products. However, I would make a notation of that on the customer's client card and have her/him sign it. That way, on the off chance that the customer experiences any adverse reactions to the product, my interests would be protected. This may seem a bit extreme to some, but I don't know what's in that bottle.

As far as stylists getting an attitude about using your products, remember, not everyone is "open." They are probably unfamiliar with the product or think that you might be trying to get a few dollars knocked off your service total.

I wasn't aware of that. Now what if that that high end product damages your hair? What does the salon do then?

 

[balisi]

I wasn't aware of that. Now what if that that high end product damages your hair? What does the salon do then?

I've never known that to happen. Did you experience damage from such a product?

 

[Junonia]

I've never known that to happen. Did you experience damage from such a product?

I have experienced damage to my hair but it b/c of human error and not product.

 

[CAPlush]

I don't know of any high end product line to work well on my hair. I've been to stylists that have used Nexxus, Redken, Keracare, Dudley, and Paul Mitchell, and I'm not sure if it is my hair or the technique used, but I always end up with tangles and being told that I need a relaxer when I am 3-4 weeks post. When I go to the "ghetto" salon where they use Motions, my hair comes out fine.erplexed

I no longer have a stylist, but when I start going back to the dominican salon I will be bringing my own deep conditioner. I think most salons are too stingy with their own products, while some people can get away with a "dime sized" amount, my hair chuckles unless the product is really concentrated. If I can't get my hair done the way I want, I might as well stay at home.

 

[Junonia]

Bumpin...I went to a salon I used to go to several years ago on Saturday. My old stylists was there. She told me that they no longer accept outside products b/c they are being sued for a bad relaxer job. Their prices have doubled b/c of this. A W&S was $12 and now it's 24 and a relaxer was $30.00 now it's $50. I had the W&S anyway b/c she is very good with my hair but $24.00 is a bit pricey.

 

[ChocalateDiva]

I have had a stylist get a "big" attitude because I brought in my own products. Some of my products are professional products and she "drilled" me about where I got them,ect,ect and when on and on sayin "these are professional products because only professional know how to use them properly"!!

She ask me know often I use the Keracare Humecto in the tub and I replied by saying- every week and I sit under the dryer for 20 minutes. She says- see, see- thats what Im talkin about!! You should only be using that once a month, you dont know what you are doing and you dont need to be buying professional products!!

I told her that I know what my hair likes. I will NOT be going back to her......I love the way she flat irons.................sigh,sigh

 

[autumnbeauty29]

I think most salons are too stingy with their own products, while some people can get away with a "dime sized" amount, my hair chuckles unless the product is really concentrated. If I can't get my hair done the way I want, I might as well stay at home.

I agree. I have been to a few stylists in my lifetime. From my primary stylist when I was in high school to switching back and forth in college. I can comment that trying all of them, most stylists don't apply enough of their products on my hair and when washing the poo/relaxer or what-have-you out to me it is always half a**ed this could be due to having other clients but if I am paying I could care less who is waiting.

After coming to this forum, I doubt I will look for a regular stylist in my area, I do not see the need. Everything I need to do I can do it myself. No need in dragging my basket of supplies and trying to explain what needs to be done and catching an attitude from a beautician.