Therefore, having a haircut that you don't like won't entitle you to compensation. However, if you have suffered burn injuries, blisters, cuts and bruises or have experienced hair damage such as brittle hair or loss of hair, then you may be able to make a claim.
You can still call the salon to speak with your stylist and explain what you're seeing and what you don't like about it,” says Kandasamy. “Your stylist wants nothing more than to fix things for you and do whatever they can to make things right,” adds Du. “Explain what you were expecting and be very specific.
If your hairdresser has done a bad job on your hair, you need to tell them. Why? Because they might be able to fix it. And if they can't fix it, they probably won't charge you full whack (or at all) so you can go and get someone else to fix it.
Can I tell my stylist that I hate my hair when it's done? Yes, yes, yes. Every stylist we spoke with noted how important it is to be clear and honest about your feelings, especially if you don't like something.
For a hairstyling appointment — whether it be for a big event, wedding, prom, or graduation — you'll want to show up with hair that's clean, but not too clean.
From the front, there should be nothing sticking out and no "steps" in the haircut. On top, you should see no lines resulting from your barber or stylist picking up the hair and cutting it between their fingers—a great haircutter will always cross-check the top, from front-to-back and side-to-side.
Don't worry—you can still turn the situation around. “If you end up leaving the salon unhappy with your color, but have been seeing the colorists for many years with only one upsetting experience, go back to get it fixed,” Hazan says. Your colorist wants you to be happy with the final result.
You don't have to pay
So, if you've gone in asking for a Kim Kardashian-style cut and come out looking more like Kim Jong-un, you're entitled to keep your money in your pocket.
If you have had a bad haircut, can you sue your hairdresser? Yes, but you're not likely to win. You need to show that the hairdresser was negligent, and just because the picture in your mind doesn't match the hair on your head doesn't necessarily mean there was negligence involved.
The best option is to complain while you are still in the salon or barbershop. Otherwise, go back as soon as possible after your appointment. Don't go somewhere else to have things put right as the salon, barbershop or independent contractor will need to see how things were left at the end of your appointment.
Citizen's Advice explains that if you've paid a company for a service and the right level of care isn't taken you can either ask for money off or for them to do it again. This stands if it's a haircut you're unhappy with.
Nick Wooster, who is widely regarded as one of the most important men's style icons of today, even told The Times, "Some barbers say the only difference between a good haircut and a bad haircut is three days." This matters more the shorter the haircut, and with scissor cuts it matters a little less.
"If you've cut your hair to just below your chin, that would take typically 5 or 6 inches to grow past your shoulders, so it will take 10-12 months." To make matters worse, this rate is just an average that can be negatively impacted by a number of factors, some of which are not easy fixes.
Give it Time...
Express your feelings, but go home and live with it for a day or two. Wash your hair and let it dry. Experiment with styling options. Don't underestimate the power of product - hair styling products can completely transform a bad haircut.
The word Tonsurephobia is derived from Greek words 'Tonsure' meaning ' to cut' and 'Phobos' meaning 'deep dread or aversion'. While the majority of us love going to a salon to get our hair styled and trimmed, there are some people who absolutely detest the idea of getting a haircut.
Not sure how much to tip your hairstylist? We asked three etiquette experts, two salon professionals and a certified financial planner. Most of these experts suggest leaving 15% to 20%, depending on the service and your satisfaction. Going with 20% is nice for the stylist and you because that math is pretty simple.