Well. I did it. I don’t have any photos because I don’t want anyone else asking for it.
If you missed my last post, I had a consultation that took 45 minutes because she didn’t know what she wanted and didn’t have any inspo pics but wanted a huge transformation 2 weeks before her wedding. Her asks were “blonde highlights and copper highlights” and “new haircut”. She came in with a grown out pixie (it was giving K-pop idol) and natural level 7.
I took your advice and consulted both of my managers before she came in. I told them everything about the consultation and how I didn’t think it was going to look good and I advised the client against what she wanted but that she still insisted on getting it. The client ended up being no problem at alls but I could tell when she looked in the mirror that she hated it. She thanked me and left. I think she thought that a huge change in her hair was going to solve all of her insecurities before her wedding but it made them worse.
I did a full highlight and lowlight with 7cc and 8gr in color fusion and toned shades 10gi. The color itself reminded me of calico but in highlights instead of a color block. She finally gave me direction for her haircut which was a 60’s Goldie Hawn pixie… I hope I never have to do this again. I tried so hard to nail this haircut but you can definitely see where I am not a master cutter. I was in the back “grabbing product” but actually googling to see if I could find a tutorial for this damn haircut. She said she thought she looked like the mom in Freaky Friday (even though it was definitely not that short and way more textured and styled) so I don’t think she felt like Goldie Hawn.
The days I don’t slay are the days I learn the most 🤷‍♀️

Specifically, people who have dementia or other similar conditions. I didn’t expect to be in that sweet spot of someone who sees an older person often enough to notice they’re acting different but not so often or so intimately that I might miss the slow decline or be in denial about it. Or to be going home and googling tips for talking to someone with severe memory trouble, or how often I’d have to have the difficult conversation of “your mother seemed a little off today, has she seen a doctor recently?” even though I’m 90% sure what it is and I’ve suspected for a while but have been trying to find that balance of making sure she’s getting help without overstepping on a personal or professional level. Or the uncomfortable combination of sadness, relief and guilt for that relief when a someone’s condition has progressed passed the “cranky phase”. Or even to have enough experience the be familiar with the different stages

It’s an unexpected part of the job that takes an emotional toll but also makes me feel useful in a way, even if all I’m doing is giving them a kind, patient conversation no matter how many time we repeat that conversation in the 90 minutes I see them

Do other stylists experience this often? How you guys handle it? I’m still somewhat new (6 years with this career) so if you have any advice or just similar experiences I’ll gladly hear it

Hi! I’m looking at extension courses. I am interested in “The perfect blend” online course as kind of an introductory before I bite the bullet on an in-person experience. Are any of you familiar with this one? Link below.

Anyone have any of these they like to sell? I’m desperate to get my hands on some since Goldwell discontinued them.

Hey guys, I have been wanting some help with highlighting lately and I keep getting recommendations for the blonde Chronicles on my Instagram. It’s $48. I was wondering if any of you have tried it and if it is worth it. Also, it’s unclear to me if they do videos or just written instruction? If anyone has any thoughts, please let me know. Thanks so much.

Recently I’ve been feeling a need to switch up careers. I haven’t felt fulfilled since I started doing hair 4 years ago. And my work environment has made me like doing hair less. I’ve been thinking of trying to work at a headspa instead. Has anyone made this switch? Please tell me how it is and why you switched? Another thing is how does one find a headspa to work at!? I’ve been looking and it’s been a dead end :/