Stylist drama

[Katya]

I switched salons a few months ago to one that was in a more convenient location, and I picked a stylist at random and stuck with her because she was fun to talk to and did a good enough job. Then, over Christmas, I had to get my hair cut again and my original stylist wasn't available, so I picked someone else (from the same salon) at random. Problem is, my new stylist is a ton better than my old one was. (She's got more experience, she's more careful, and she's better at explaining what she's doing and why.) But now I feel guilty that I abandoned my "old" stylist, to the point that I've deliberately tried to schedule appointments with the new one at times when I know the old one isn't working, so I don't run into her. Part of me wants to think "this is a business transaction, so you shouldn't feel bad about going with the best person," but I still feel bad for abandoning a "friend."

Thoughts?

[SmurfBlueSnuggie]

This is why I don't go to salons.... Which may actually be a solution. A lot of stylists who work at salons also have a day or two that they work from home or do home visits. Ask your new stylist if this is an option she offers. It can often be a bit cheaper because she won't have to pay the salon fee and can keep everything she charges you.