Dear Abby: My longtime hairstylists service keeps on getting worse How do I dump her?
DEAR ABBY: I have been seeing a hairstylist for a decade.During the last couple of years, I don’t feel I’ve gotten the service I deserve.I go in for a trim about every two months (sometimes longer to save money).
She is extremely busy and sometimes delegates “green” hairstylists to wash and blow-dry my hair. I appreciate that she gives new hairstylists a chance to get experience, but last time two different people worked on my hair in addition to her, and it took an hour and a half for a simple trim.On top of that, she charged me an extra $10.I like to tip everyone properly (a little something for the associates, with 20% going to her).Sometimes, she’s a little late for appointments.
The last time I asked for a different hairstyle, she gave pushback because “I wouldn’t take care of it.” I’m ready to move on to someone new and a new hairstyle.What is the proper way to break up with your hairstylist?I would like to do it in person, but it could be awkward, and she could get angry.
Should I give an extra tip? — HAIRY SITUATION IN CALIFORNIADEAR HAIRY SITUATION: You are not this stylist’s friend; you are her client.You have every right to change stylists, and you shouldn’t feel guilty for doing so.If you feel you must give her a reason, tell her the truth on the phone or in person.You are within your rights to make a change if you wish.
It shouldn’t create ill feelings, and you don’t have to give her a farewell tip.DEAR ABBY: I’m a single parent, and my kids’ grandfather (my father-in-law) has offered to watch them at his house once a week.I would love to take him up on it because it would help me keep up with all of my responsibilities.But I hesitate because he wasn’t an involved father, so he has no parenting experience. For example, he struggles with conflict management between the kids (and his own temper).He has no sense: I do not trust he knows what or when to feed the kids.
Also, his house is a complete mess — he never ...