How would you handle this? Re: Hair stylist

[Kit]

My stylist left the salon she was at to do her own thing so she could better control her schedule because of a problem with her son.  I LOVE her.  But....her new place is 20 miles past the old place.

The old place was already about a 30-35 minute drive for me which isn't bad, but I don't really want to drive any further than that, even though I love this girl.

I like the girls at the salon she left, and feel totally comfortable seeing anyone else there.  

I'm friends with my former stylist on FB. I support her and her new endeavor and encourage her to do what is best for her, however I just cannot make that hike every time I need something for my hair or my brows waxed or whatever.

Do I say anything to her about not coming to see her any more, or do I just make an appointment at the old salon and say nothing? 

[wambam]

I would tell her that you love her services, but it's just not feasible to make the extra drive. Don't just stop showing up if you really like her.

[speckledfrog]

I don't think you need to reach out. She moved further away, I'm guessing she figured she lose those clients and pick up some in her new location.

[VillainV]

I agree with wambam -- just tell her that unfortunately her new location is too far for you. Would you be willing to write a good review for her on a local web review service to promote her business? That might be a nice offer.

[eb777888]

eta: Nevermind, lol.

Yes, I'd just tell her why you can't go to her anymore.

[bania]

I would let her know your reasons for not seeing her any more. Since you are fb friends, it will probably come up at some point and be awkward otherwise.

[Kit]

Jul 18, 2013 15:15:59 GMT -5 VillainV said:

I agree with wambam -- just tell her that unfortunately her new location is too far for you. Would you be willing to write a good review for her on a local web review service to promote her business? That might be a nice offer.

Oh, I'd totally write any review she'd ever want. She was seriously awesome. Like EB said though, it's just a ton of driving that candidly, I don't want to do. 

[Booze Raccoon]

I'd be honest.  You will stop calling her for appointments and she might wonder why (although, she can probably figure it out).


Maybe you can split the difference and go see her when you need something major like a cut and color.  I'd stay local for waxing and nails.   

[Kit]

Jul 18, 2013 15:18:22 GMT -5 Booze Raccoon said:

I'd be honest.  You will stop calling her for appointments and she might wonder why (although, she can probably figure it out).


Maybe you can split the difference and go see her when you need something major like a cut and color.  I'd stay local for waxing and nails.   

I don't know that I even want to drive that far for my cut or color either, LOL. It's just....far. 

[Booze Raccoon]

Jul 18, 2013 15:22:12 GMT -5 Kit said:

Jul 18, 2013 15:18:22 GMT -5 Booze Raccoon said:

I'd be honest.  You will stop calling her for appointments and she might wonder why (although, she can probably figure it out).


Maybe you can split the difference and go see her when you need something major like a cut and color.  I'd stay local for waxing and nails.   

I don't know that I even want to drive that far for my cut or color either, LOL. It's just....far. 

Well, I'm a SAHM who never gets a break and would LOVE to take a long drive alone for, well anything.  lol!

[Deleted]

I'd PM her on Facebook and tell her that you just can't travel that far but that you'll miss her. Or defriend her. I had to do that when I dumped my hair stylist, although that was because she was getting very flaky.

[snickers]

I don't think you need to reach out and tell her, she has probably assumed there will be some people who won't follow her due to the distance.
If I saw her in public or something I might mention it in conversation, but I wouldn't go out of my way to contact her and tell her.

[lys]

I would tell her that you are recommending her to your friends who are close to her new location and that you are sorry she is now just too far away for you to continue seeing her.

[hisno1girl]

Say nothing. She's got to know that she's going to lose clients by moving away. You wouldn't call your plumber and tell him/her you have a new plumber if they changed locations, I see no difference with this case.