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A talk with my regular at the salon chair made me see my work differently
I was doing a simple root touch-up for Mrs. Ellis, who's been coming to me for years. She was quiet, then said, 'You know, this hour in your chair is the only time I feel completely looked after all month.' I mean, I always try to be nice, but hearing that hit different. It wasn't about the color, it was about the care. Has anyone else had a moment like that, where you realized you're giving someone more than just a haircut?
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ray_sullivan2d ago
Wow, that's a heavy thing for her to say out loud. It really shows how much people are just STARVING for a quiet moment where someone actually listens. Like @grant.olivia said, we're selling peace. It's wild to think a root touch-up is someone's main monthly check-in. You're not just covering gray, you're holding space for them. That's a huge deal.
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jason_stone592d ago
Ever think about how we're basically paid to listen? I had a client tell me his haircut was the only time someone touched him kindly all week (which, wow). It's crazy what people trust us with just because we hold scissors.
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grant.olivia2d ago
Sometimes we forget the quiet service we provide is a real lifeline for people. Mrs. Ellis basically told you she buys a moment of peace, and you're the one who sells it. It's a funny weight to carry, knowing your skill with clippers or color is someone's main form of self-care. We end up being part therapist, part friend, and all for the price of a haircut. Makes you wonder who's really getting the better deal in that chair.
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