As hairdressers, we love our clients. We love hearing about their lives, sharing laughs, and making them feel amazing. But let’s be honest—sometimes the things we hear in the chair leave us speechless (and not in a good way!).
Here are a few confessions from behind the chair—the things we hear all too often but secretly wish we didn’t!
1. “I Tried to Cut My Own Bangs…”
Ah, the classic DIY disaster. The number of times clients come in with choppy, uneven bangs after a late-night impulse trim is unreal. We totally get it—sometimes you just can’t wait. But trust us, a quick visit to the salon would have saved you from that awkward grow-out phase!
2. “I Just Want a Trim” (After a Year of No Haircuts!)
We love keeping your hair long and healthy, but let’s be real—if you haven’t had a cut in over a year, a tiny trim won’t magically fix split ends creeping up your hair shaft. If your stylist suggests taking off more than you expected, it’s not to be mean—it’s to save your hair from looking like a dried-out broom!
3. “I Want to Go Blonde Today!” (From Jet Black Box Dye)
Going blonde is a process, especially if you’ve been covering your hair with dark box dye for years. We’re happy to take you on the journey, but unless you’re aiming for a brassy orange surprise, patience is key!
4. “Can You Squeeze Me In?” (As We’re Already Overbooked)
We love our clients, and we hate saying no, but if we’re fully booked, we can’t magically create extra hours in the day. Pre-booking is your best friend!
5. “I Don’t Use Any Heat on My Hair” (While Holding a Coffee and Playing with Their Curling Iron)
We’re not here to judge, but let’s keep it real! If your hair is looking a little dry or damaged, it’s okay to admit that the straightener and curling wand might have something to do with it. No shame—just let us know so we can help repair and protect your hair!
6. “My Last Hairdresser Messed Up My Hair” (But You Can Fix It, Right?)
Hair transformations are our thing, but some mistakes take time to fix. If your last hairdresser really did a number on your hair, we’ll do everything we can to get you back on track—just know that some miracles take more than one appointment!
7. “Just Do Whatever You Want!” (Then Freaking Out at the Reveal)
We love creative freedom, but if you say, “Do whatever you want,” please mean it! Nothing is more stressful than watching a client’s face go from excitement to panic because they weren’t actually ready for that bold new look.
8. “Sorry I’m Late!” (Walks in Holding a Fresh Coffee)
We totally get it—life happens! But nothing stings quite like stressing over a tight schedule, only for a client to casually stroll in late with a coffee in hand. Meanwhile, we’re over here calculating how to still give you a great service without running late for the next client. A quick heads-up call (or maybe grabbing us a coffee too?) would definitely soften the blow!
We Still Love You, Though!
At the end of the day, we wouldn’t trade our job for anything. Every moment and funny confession just adds to the magic of being a hairdresser. If you’ve ever said one of these things in the chair—don’t worry, we still adore you!
Are you or one of your friends guilty of one of these salon confessions? Share this blog & let’s all have a good laugh together!