I don’t know who needs to hear this information, but here it is.
Nothing is forever~
Change is the only constant, yet it is the hardest thing to accept.
*Nothing can stay the same while every day is different.
Way back in the 90s – I was working in a salon on Long Island, New York. I loved working there; I loved all of it. The atmosphere was alive and buzzing with clients’; the phones never stopped ringing, and walk-ins to the point of standing room only.
A smile drapes my face when I reflect on how fun hairdressing was in that shop. If memory serves me correctly there wasn’t any drama. My Boss was incredible, her sister was creative, and her cousin, meh, was ok. Our front desk girl was definitely on some pill or powder at any given time, but she knew how to work our schedules.
Those were the days. And then I blew it- I left.
So why did I quit? Honestly, it wasn’t so much the shop as it was the relationship I was in. My cool Boss was kind and supportive when I said I needed a job closer to home.
Looking back -I tried to change everything but myself, and by doing so – I lost that Cool shop by leaving it for another shop. I thought all shops would be the same crazy busy. I’d get my assistant back- the phone would be ringing – but no- it was a huge letdown.
I would have gone back to that excellent salon. I left on great terms, but I was out of the relationship and moving to a different state, so off to find another salon I went.
It was the beginning of my understanding that finding another shoe (shop) that fit me would be challenging.
Two things I hope you caught there.
I would have gone back to that shop… and not every shop is the same.
First – If you want change-
You will get change-
Second – Never leave a job on bad terms – try not to burn bridges.
Hairdressers, when considering leaving a job, there are three no’s.
Never cause chaos to justify why you want to leave.
Don’t recruit others in the same shop because of spitefulness or your insecurities about being the only one to go, and finally leave in a way that you could be welcomed back. No one likes a scene.
Bosses have just as big of a role to play in changing the guard/stylist. Understand How you react to a stylist leaving your salon is a big deal. No doubt your feelings were hurt, or maybe not, but other stylists are watching how you handle the situation. Handle it with a behavior in keeping good taste and propriety. When you began your journey as an owner, you knew that people would come and go. For every girl/guy leaving, there will be another artist new or old who is so excited to get the chance to work in your shop. People/ stylists/ you name it, change constantly.
The point of this article is to let you know this business is no different than any other. You work for your money and go home and have a life. Our business is about producing visible changes that represent our talent. Our talent is not just subjected to our art but also our attitude.
So Bosses be ok with change. It won’t kill you, and stylists stay professional.
Salon Owner -Owner of Bookpressed.com – Heather Lea
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