Hair Dilemma (PIPs)

[hz80408]

I went back home and got my hair highlighted and trimmed this weekend by the stylist I've been going to for 5+ years. She used to work in a salon, quit the salon and is working on opening her own but in the meantime, she has a small studio in her house where she does my hair.

I knew something was off as soon as I sat down and she put the cloak on me. I asked what was wrong and she burst into tears saying that she and her H are having marital issues. I asked if she was okay to do my hair or if she'd rather talk and she insisited on doing my hair.

It looked fine when I left, but when I got home to inspect, she did a terrible job. I have about a 1/2-inch gap of roots showing btwn my scalp and the blonde. Knowing her stressful homelife situation, I felt guilty calling her and asking to come back for a touchup.

Now I'm back in Chicago and wondering if I'm self-conscious about it and should get it touched up around here, or if I should just let it grow out about and get my hair highlighted in 4-6wks (sooner than I usually would)?

(For pricing; she only charged me $50 for trim and partial, I gave her $20 tip because she'd also got me some products with her stylist wholesale discount. Here in Chicago, to get partials it'll cost me $90-$110 and then tip)

I know these are crappy pics, but WWYD?




For the poll, I guess it's kind of personal preference of how out of control you let your own roots get (if you color)

[hz80408]

Jun 18, 2012 8:34:25 GMT -5 @mavjen said:

I voted get it fixed ASAP. I feel badly for her situation but she's a professional at her job. Do it right or don't do it.

Yea, she's definitely the kind of person who will bite off more than she can chew and doesn't like to admit when she has too much on her plate. Thanks Mav

[birkbop]

Is this someone you feel particular loyal to? How long is "back home" that you have to travel to? I'm trying to figure out if the drive plus being in her home (I'm a sucker for "the salon experience" and enjoy being in the atmosphere) plus this bad experience outweighs your loyalty to her. I'd get it fixed somewhere near you and if you decide to go back to her, just be honest and say you understand she was under a lot of stress, but that you had to get it touched up elsewhere. If you decide to get it touched up at a salon near you and you want to go back, she should understand as well. Stylist break ups happen a lot it seems.

[hz80408]

Jun 18, 2012 8:41:30 GMT -5 birkbop said:

Is this someone you feel particular loyal to? How long is "back home" that you have to travel to? I'm trying to figure out if the drive plus being in her home (I'm a sucker for "the salon experience" and enjoy being in the atmosphere) plus this bad experience outweighs your loyalty to her. I'd get it fixed somewhere near you and if you decide to go back to her, just be honest and say you understand she was under a lot of stress, but that you had to get it touched up elsewhere. If you decide to get it touched up at a salon near you and you want to go back, she should understand as well. Stylist break ups happen a lot it seems.

Yea, I am loyal to her, although I have been to someone in Chicago a few times if I haven't made it back and she understands. Hometown is a little less than 3hrs from Chicago; but it's not like it's a pain to go b/c both of our parents are still there and some friends, usually I try to go back 8-10wks which is convenient for both hair and to see family/friends.

[Deleted]

I would go somewhere to get it fixed now. I know that with my hair, the blonde seems to fade so the roots don't show up as much in between appointments. However, with your fresh highlights, it's a distinct line in your hair and really doesn't look very good.

I have a similar situation and use someone who used to work at a salon, but is now a stay at home mom and does a few people's hair in her home. She recently moved out of state and comes to visit family every couple of months, so I plan my appointments around her visits. She does a great job and I save about $50 by not going to a salon, so if she were having an off day and did a bad job once, I think I would have it fixed at a salon and not say anything to her. (If she lived locally, I wouldn't hesitate to ask her to fix it). Then at the next appointment, I would mention that you had roots immediately after your last appointment, and ask her to be sure to get the color close to the scalp.

[bethaboo]

I voted to wait the 4-6 weeks for a touch-up, but if it is really bothering you, get it fixed.

[hz80408]

Thanks for the input all; I'd like to think I could wait it out; but really I can't. I'm super self conscious about it. Saturday and Sun I wore either a hat or sunglasses on my head. I'm going to book an appt.

I will say something to her next time though

[Doggy Mommy]

If you're self conscious about it, I'd definitely get it fixed now. My mom screwed up my hair and I felt soooo much better after getting it fixed. I would have been miserable for weeks if I had waited.

[dominique12i9]

I would get it fixed, I wouldn't be able to deal with the disparity between where your scalp ends and your highlights start. I'd give her the benefit of the doubt, but mention it nicely next time you go to her.

[beaglechon2012]

Get it fixed. I am sorry that happened, so frustrating.