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My friend/stylist is ripping me off!

posted 2 years ago in Beauty
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    AmberMcBride    May 15, 2010   San Luis Obispo, CA

    My friend/stylist is asking $300 for bridal hair. This doesn't include cut and color, just a trial and day of style! I thought this was normal, until I called around to some nice salons and learned that the average wedding day trial and day of do is about $100. How do I politely tell my friend I'm using someone else? Should I ask for a discount?

     
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    precieuxny       Arizona

    Is she working for a salon? And having it charged thru them? If so, she may not be able to provide a discount. Some stylists will include travel or onsite location fees as well. But if she is doing it on her own, then see if you can talk to her about having it fit into your budget.

     
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    charismaclassic    May 29, 2010   Greeneville, TN

    Just let her know that's more than you've budgeted.  Hopefully she'll be able to work with you.  If she can't offer you a discount because it's through a salon, maybe she can pay for part of it as your gift?

     
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    jennifer_espos    June 18, 2010   NYC

    That's bananas!  Is she a close friend?  Close enough to be invited to the wedding?  Why would she charge you so much?  You'd think if she was a friend she'd do this as a wedding gift.  I'd tell her honestly that you realized you can't afford to pay so much and you will have to go with someone a little less expensive. 

     
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    Aug8Bride    August 8, 2010  

    hmm, thats actually about how much I'm paying. I don't think its a rip off (if she is good).

     
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    jackie-o    October 31, 2010   Seattle, WA

    You did the right thing - Learned her quote then researched other places to find out quotes around the area - I suggest letting her know you love her work and want her services..after looking at your budget and learning of other quotes in the area her quote is too high.

    Do you feel comfortable letting her know that?

     

     
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    greenleafmountain    7.31.2010  

    Just tell her that while you appreciate the offer, $300 isn't in your budget.  She must know that the price is high, and if she's a reasonable friend and business person she won't be mad.  Just make it about finances rather than personality.

     

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