Yesss. Everyone needs to hear this especially assistants/apprentices who I see in the comments sharing their stories below. Another great advice I've heard for apprentices is to leave if you are not happy with who would be mentoring/teaching you. If you cannot see yourself being proud to stand by your mentor then you will do yourself and that person a favor by finding a new place.
Tell me why you ALWAYS read my mind haha. I just watched your Cancellation Policy yesterday and i had 3 back to back cancellations for Sunday and now im more than convinced I need to sign up for that cancellation policy lol. Plus ive been thinking of leaving my current salon of only 2 months. It's one of those salons you are thrown in with no guidance and little to NO information on where anything is located. Very frustrating and not motivating to take my clients there. Im now sure i am destined to leave and find a new salon, but leaning toward opening my own salon suite 😍 Thank you for always answering my questions! Xo from Oregon
Thank you for this,, I have been thinking about leaving my salon of 27 yrs and i needed a sign,, and you posted this at the perfect time.. thank you for giving me some food for thought :)
Omg thank you so much for this. I finished my assisting program and I struggle with all your points . I’m so unhappy and I don’t feel like myself anymore . I don’t like the dynamic or the way it’s so stuctured . Nor the commission percentage.
Just left my first salon. I assisted for a year and they wouldn't move me up to commision stylist. I made minimum wage which is 7.25, and even though I wasn't starving because my husband is the bread winner, I felt my labor was worth more since I did half the color for stylists in addition to laundry and reception. I worked so hard to bring in my own clients, but when they don't let you have any salon clients, its so hard right out of school in a new area. I also felt as though I didnt fit in, like i wasn't trendy enough. Even so, I often questioned whether it was the right decision to leave, but this video has confirmed to me it was the right decision. I just interviewed for another salon position that is commission and I decided to take it. I really hope this renews my passion for hair, because struggling at the other salon was causing me to lose passion. Thanks Jamie! God bless.
I’m feeling the same way girl but I haven’t barely started assisting there and I don’t want that to happen to me , I definitely understand I’m still unsure or if I need more time to see I’ve only been there like 4 months doing front desk mainly
You are valuable. You are more than an assistant! Pray b4 any endeavor you undertake, I promise including God is the key ingredient to the recipe, even when/if you don’t seem to see Him working things out for your good. Sometimes, it’s about learning what NOT to do when undergoing certain experiences. Nevertheless, you’ll get through it better and more equipped. Best wishes to you!
I swear I have been thinking about changing salon lately but I have been talking myself into believing that we can talk it out and I have a salon owner reached out to me telling me that I am welcome to be in her team.Thank you so much you were so helpful now i think I know what to do❤️❤️
i love your energy and your vibe. i wish more people were like you in this industry. i had to leave the salon i was at because i was assisting this woman that was essentially impossible to please. everything from how i looked, my weight, she just wanted to change everything about who I was. I was expected to babysit, to take the clients “they didn’t want” ... very very negative. it took such a toll on me that i actually left the beauty industry completely! but i still do hair from home because i do still love to do hair! just wish there were more bosses/educators out there like yourself who are there to help and uplift the new comers to the industry instead of ruining it completely. Much love. 💕
Hi Jamie! I'm apprenticing in Toronto after graduating in February of last year. I've been working at an environmentally conscious salon using Davines Italia and Evo Australia products and I love literally everyone there and couldn't be happier with my work even though I just assist as of now, and had been there for only 4 months. But before, I worked for 5 months at another salon that was only part time and I helped out only 3-4 stylists, so the salon was quite slow; leaving me at times with days that I even questioned why the heck was I even there to begin with. To add to that, the people that worked there besides 1 stylist who worked once a week and worked another salon in the beaches were rather passive aggressive; in instances where I'd make even the most mindless of mistakes by leaving Clorox spray in the bathroom "as if I did it purposely", and at times the manager made remarks such as "soandso did toners x number of WEEKS working in the salon," or "how can you work in a salon with 10+ stylists, and you don't keep up." Not to mention I'd have nights where I went home crying. Now I work full time, with 10+ stylists/colourists, loving and appreciating every day that I get to come in, work, learn, and observe what I'll be doing for the rest of my career, plus everyone at work have my back. I wanted to share my experience to show that yes, it may take more than one salon to find a true peace. So thank you for your post. Love your vids :)
You are awesome!!! I’m so happy I found you. I’ve learned a lot from your other videos, just as I have learned quite a bit from this one. Thank you. This video certainly couldn’t have come at a better time.
I’m watching your videos tonight so inspirational. I remember watching the devil wears Prada and thinking that it was the exact experience I had in the 90s you could write a mini series of the salon I apprenticed at. It was called Yosh and was very upscale started in the 70s actually and Vidal Sassoon was the other top salon in the neighborhood. We were known for our unique cutting technique where we don’t swap our comb while cutting. Everyone got to assist Yosh and when I left he gave me his 7 inch Scissors which I used all my career I couldn’t find an equal replacement to these.
I put in my two weeks notice yesterday, and my boss then started going off on me. Saying rude things, and being downright disrespectful. I'm so glad to be leaving and going to a salon that felt like home, even though I was only there for 2.5 hours. I just don't know if I can handle the two weeks. He is also saying I need to unfollow my clients? Like no, if they want to stay at his salon that's totally fine! I get it! But I will follow them still because I have formed a bond and I love these girls. I have a feeling some will follow me, but some won't and thats okay! Him telling me how to run my page is not okay. It's my page, I can post saying I like waffles, or about my dog, etc. He for a bit also didn't like how I had my own instagram... its 2021, everyone who's smart has a hair instagram account.
I know I found this video late ….. but oh my gosh does this hit the nail on the head I’ve been unhappy and I’ve been trying to pointed out to my boss and trying to change things but nothing has changed! Thank you for making this video💕
This is exactly the video for me right at this moment!!!! I currently have a new manager that is bullying me and only me , I’ve lost 6lbs in one week due to this and dread working with her
I feel the same way atm I was just told a few days ago, I have bad hygiene and that there’s stylists that have done it for 2years, then she points at me I’ve done this 5 years and i would say I’m at least b average and clients were never upset about my work but the boss second guess my work.im glad to listen to this last night. Much thanks and your positivity I need to hear🌸
Thank you for this! I’m a newer stylist, graduated in January and started in a salon right afterward, I’m a month in and I am a full time stylist who manages the Salon’s social media and marketing and I have a coworker who literally belittles me constantly and client poaches me, I’ve brought it up to my boss multiple times and he makes excuses for her and let’s her say things to me and my clients, about me and how I’m not talented. I’m currently waiting things out because we have some educational trips coming up, but I kind of feel like I need to find somewhere else because my coworker is costing me clients. I’ve had regular clients from back when I was in school who’ve come in and are afraid to come back because of her 😞
Exactly. They act like they are so perfect and it’s like how are people supposed to be at your salon and grow if you’re acting like an unprofessional idiot who hates on the people who pay you booth rent. One girl already left and I’ll be looking for a place. It’s a shame because it’s a waste of remodeling. She says she’s in debt but the mental debt is the biggest.
Jamie! Fellow hairstylist here. I love your videos and have been watching them for a while now! I really wished you had come out with this video back in October of last year, when Made the decision to leave the salon I helped open with some co workers of another salon we all worked at together. All for the very reasons you mentioned in this video. Bullying, gossiping, toxic environment. I have since found a new salon that is so much better, thankfully! Here is my question to you. How do you move on fully? The people I worked with at the previous salon were a big part of my life (being we saw each other every day) and even though a lot of them were toxic, its been 3 months and I still feel the hurt of what happened (there were some things said and done to me that were very hurtful) not as much, and some days are easier, but I am still so angry about what happened. I will never get an apology or even an acknowledgement that what was said and done was wrong. Does the bitterness eventually get better ? Thanks for reading, if you did ♥️
I'm so glad you were able to leave that salon atmosphere and that my videos helped! I would recommend trying to find outlets to get yourself to heal (whatever that may look like). It will come in time you just need the right tools!
My lead stylist is very loud and bold. I don’t know if I should Move on because I hear a lot of complaining that she is tired. Her energy makes me stressed!
i’m an apprentice/assistant at the salon i’m currently at. i was promised to be on the floor in less than 6months and i’ve been there for almost 9. the environment is terrible and the owner is almost never there, when she is im the one doing the majority of her services. i wish i never took this job, unfortunately i signed a non compete contract & leaving isn’t as easy as said done:(
I'm so sorry to hear that your experience at your salon isn't going so well. It may be best to have a chat with your owner about how your feeling and see if there is anything that can be done!
Hey Jamie! I recently graduated cosmetology school and got licensed and started working at a salon as an associate stylist last week. I'm supposed to work full time and get paid not very well, but I've been getting sent home early (about 4 hours early) and as well as being told not to come in certain days because "it's not busy enough for me", and so I feel like I'm not getting the education & pay I am supposed to get. The manager told me I would be training for a week- and then I would be allowed to shampoo & blow dry clients, but starting my second week, she told me I have to train another week because "she doesn't want me touching clients hair" and is timing my shampoos, conditions, & blowouts. The dress code is also very strict and I have to wear heels all day and she told me to "go cover up" because my shirt lifted a half inch when I went to grab a broom but had nothing to say about the other stylist in a corset crop top. And the manager hasn't taught me much about reception so I haven't been answering the phone calls because I wouldn't know what to say, so she decided to burst the other day and tell me "I see you keep avoiding answering the phone every time it rings. You are the only assistant and YOU need to pick up the phone." (There are 3 other assistants). Pretty much I'm just getting treated as the Cinderella of the salon and I am beneath everyone... because I just started though, I don't know how to tell them that I don't want to work there- especially since I'm still training, I feel like putting 2 weeks notice would be the wrong decision because they are training me specifically for how they want me to shampoo and use their specific products. (They also forgot to mention it could take over a year to become a JUNIOR stylist). It honestly feels like I joined a cult tbh... do you think that it would be wrong to just quit my second week?
I just started a new salon and theres a lot of mean girls and I’m not used to that energy o believe woman should lift each other up. I feel like one girl purposely gives me bad advice. I recently graduated school and I don’t know what I should just put up with and what I need to walk away from so thank u for this video ❤️❤️
Great advice as always! Its important to consider your clients too when you're deciding if you should leave or not. Most of them may not follow you. You may have to start over building your business & restructure your finances from scratch. You might not be able to afford renting right away. So many layers, so many things to consider. Whoever said doing hair is easy is a damn liar! Appreciate your advice, knowledge & expertise Jamie, happy 4th to you & yours ❤🇺🇲
I just currently left my first salon job do to realizing she was running it illegally- wasn't paying any state or federal taxes plus I had NO idea she had to legally pay me minimum wage if I made 0 dollars in a day as an employee (since booth renting is illegal in my state and I wasn't considered an independent contractor.) It's a mess.
Veronika Rodriguez I worked somewhere like that too. I was making no money but she had me listed as an independent contractor which was wrong and I was so stressed I was getting ulcers in my mouth.
Hi Jamie I absolutely love love your glasses just wondering what brand style they're are? Xx This video also helps me so much right now especially being newly signed off hairdresser I know that I am still growing in so many areas in hairdressing and feel that lately I've been put down told by my boss I'm ditsy as my thoughts do sometimes wander during day and I at times do daydream. Although when I am doing hair I try my best to be present and focused. I just don't think it's right for my boss to say things like that. I feel it's inappropriate to call someone ditzy although I am absolutely open to constructive criticism that is not. so definitely thinking about what best decision for me at my current salon is.
My reasoning behind staying at a salon I was unhappy with for so long was because of the non-compete they had us all sign. Have you ever had any experience with this? What do you suggest
@@brittanymartin7340 Definitely do your research and find out if they hold up in your area! They sent me a cease and desist letter and I ignored it because it was just a scare tactic. Eventually they dropped it because they knew it wouldn’t hold up in court! Don’t back down! They also ended up getting rid of the non compete completely because they couldn’t enforce!
I am a very busy hairdresser .. where and how on Earth do you get time to create videos , edit and post and continue to do that !! I think I would need someone else to do it all for me because my hands are always tied ! X
If you follow me on instagram @jamiedanahairstylist I talk about how I have a staff and people to help me all the time! I never want people to think I can do this all by myself. Thanks for watching!
What would you do if you raised your prices and some clients decided to tip you less then what they normally would tip you? I'm still providing a great service and also seeing what more I can do for them.
Hey Jamie thank you for this video. Ive been thinking about going to a new salon. Just based of the fact im a year old stylist and the salon on at rarely gets walk-ins so im not building as fast as i would like. Im trying so hard to promote myself even as far as passing out my card in grocery store parking lots. But im still not getting clients. But i do love the people i work with and they are so supportive and i do have my own chair. So i dont know what to do. Helpppp
I would recommend working on your instagram page to do your promoting for yourself! Cards aren't really how we get clients in our chairs anymore. Do you follow me over at jamiedanahairstylist yet on instagram? I talk about this all the time and have lots of tips over there.
I do have an instagram i even took ur Instagram class i dont usually get more then 20 likes on my posts and i offer specials and such and still dont get anyone from Instagram. My insta is loveyourlook.nichole
I m tolerating all te bullying n making me feel less talented inspite of having a gud education than them is wat I will do next fr money😭 even wat I m getting now s low I m so afraid n future luks blank to me plsss help me🙏
I am quitting tomorrow at Supercuts i love my clients and the place but.... ill be honest it's my boss and co workers they locked me inside the store pranking me and laughing at me so immature
Girl, this came at the * p e r f e c t * time 🙌
I'm so happy to hear this came at the right time! I hope this video was helpful to you!
So insightful! Yes it helped me alot! ❤
Yesss. Everyone needs to hear this especially assistants/apprentices who I see in the comments sharing their stories below. Another great advice I've heard for apprentices is to leave if you are not happy with who would be mentoring/teaching you. If you cannot see yourself being proud to stand by your mentor then you will do yourself and that person a favor by finding a new place.
Yes that is such good advice! Thanks so much for sharing and encouraging others in these comments!
Any tips on finding a good mentor would be greatly appreciated 😁
Tell me why you ALWAYS read my mind haha. I just watched your Cancellation Policy yesterday and i had 3 back to back cancellations for Sunday and now im more than convinced I need to sign up for that cancellation policy lol. Plus ive been thinking of leaving my current salon of only 2 months. It's one of those salons you are thrown in with no guidance and little to NO information on where anything is located. Very frustrating and not motivating to take my clients there. Im now sure i am destined to leave and find a new salon, but leaning toward opening my own salon suite 😍 Thank you for always answering my questions! Xo from Oregon
I'm so happy these videos have been so helpful to you! That makes me so happy to hear.
Thank you for this,, I have been thinking about leaving my salon of 27 yrs and i needed a sign,, and you posted this at the perfect time.. thank you for giving me some food for thought :)
I'm so glad that this video came at the right time and it's helping you make the choice you need to make! You got this!
Omg thank you so much for this. I finished my assisting program and I struggle with all your points . I’m so unhappy and I don’t feel like myself anymore . I don’t like the dynamic or the way it’s so stuctured . Nor the commission percentage.
I'm so happy to hear that this video came at the right time and I hope it helps make the decision a little easier!
Just left my first salon. I assisted for a year and they wouldn't move me up to commision stylist. I made minimum wage which is 7.25, and even though I wasn't starving because my husband is the bread winner, I felt my labor was worth more since I did half the color for stylists in addition to laundry and reception. I worked so hard to bring in my own clients, but when they don't let you have any salon clients, its so hard right out of school in a new area. I also felt as though I didnt fit in, like i wasn't trendy enough. Even so, I often questioned whether it was the right decision to leave, but this video has confirmed to me it was the right decision. I just interviewed for another salon position that is commission and I decided to take it. I really hope this renews my passion for hair, because struggling at the other salon was causing me to lose passion. Thanks Jamie! God bless.
I’m feeling the same way girl but I haven’t barely started assisting there and I don’t want that to happen to me , I definitely understand I’m still unsure or if I need more time to see I’ve only been there like 4 months doing front desk mainly
You are valuable. You are more than an assistant! Pray b4 any endeavor you undertake, I promise including God is the key ingredient to the recipe, even when/if you don’t seem to see Him working things out for your good. Sometimes, it’s about learning what NOT to do when undergoing certain experiences. Nevertheless, you’ll get through it better and more equipped. Best wishes to you!
I swear I have been thinking about changing salon lately but I have been talking myself into believing that we can talk it out and I have a salon owner reached out to me telling me that I am welcome to be in her team.Thank you so much you were so helpful now i think I know what to do❤️❤️
I'm so happy to hear that this video was helpful! Thanks so much for sharing.
i love your energy and your vibe. i wish more people were like you in this industry. i had to leave the salon i was at because i was assisting this woman that was essentially impossible to please. everything from how i looked, my weight, she just wanted to change everything about who I was. I was expected to babysit, to take the clients “they didn’t want” ... very very negative. it took such a toll on me that i actually left the beauty industry completely! but i still do hair from home because i do still love to do hair! just wish there were more bosses/educators out there like yourself who are there to help and uplift the new comers to the industry instead of ruining it completely. Much love. 💕
Hi Jamie! I'm apprenticing in Toronto after graduating in February of last year. I've been working at an environmentally conscious salon using Davines Italia and Evo Australia products and I love literally everyone there and couldn't be happier with my work even though I just assist as of now, and had been there for only 4 months.
But before, I worked for 5 months at another salon that was only part time and I helped out only 3-4 stylists, so the salon was quite slow; leaving me at times with days that I even questioned why the heck was I even there to begin with. To add to that, the people that worked there besides 1 stylist who worked once a week and worked another salon in the beaches were rather passive aggressive; in instances where I'd make even the most mindless of mistakes by leaving Clorox spray in the bathroom "as if I did it purposely", and at times the manager made remarks such as "soandso did toners x number of WEEKS working in the salon," or "how can you work in a salon with 10+ stylists, and you don't keep up." Not to mention I'd have nights where I went home crying.
Now I work full time, with 10+ stylists/colourists, loving and appreciating every day that I get to come in, work, learn, and observe what I'll be doing for the rest of my career, plus everyone at work have my back.
I wanted to share my experience to show that yes, it may take more than one salon to find a true peace. So thank you for your post.
Love your vids :)
Thanks so much for sharing your experience here to encourage others!
The timing of you posting this is so ironic. I needed this. I look up to you in many ways and thank you ❤️❤️❤️
I'm so glad that this video came at the right time for you and that it is helpful. Thanks so much for commenting!
You are awesome!!! I’m so happy I found you. I’ve learned a lot from your other videos, just as I have learned quite a bit from this one. Thank you. This video certainly couldn’t have come at a better time.
I'm so glad that this video came at the right time and it's helpful to you! That makes me so happy to hear!
I’m watching your videos tonight so inspirational. I remember watching the devil wears Prada and thinking that it was the exact experience I had in the 90s you could write a mini series of the salon I apprenticed at. It was called Yosh and was very upscale started in the 70s actually and Vidal Sassoon was the other top salon in the neighborhood. We were known for our unique cutting technique where we don’t swap our comb while cutting. Everyone got to assist Yosh and when I left he gave me his 7 inch Scissors which I used all my career I couldn’t find an equal replacement to these.
I put in my two weeks notice yesterday, and my boss then started going off on me. Saying rude things, and being downright disrespectful. I'm so glad to be leaving and going to a salon that felt like home, even though I was only there for 2.5 hours. I just don't know if I can handle the two weeks. He is also saying I need to unfollow my clients? Like no, if they want to stay at his salon that's totally fine! I get it! But I will follow them still because I have formed a bond and I love these girls. I have a feeling some will follow me, but some won't and thats okay! Him telling me how to run my page is not okay. It's my page, I can post saying I like waffles, or about my dog, etc. He for a bit also didn't like how I had my own instagram... its 2021, everyone who's smart has a hair instagram account.
I know I found this video late ….. but oh my gosh does this hit the nail on the head I’ve been unhappy and I’ve been trying to pointed out to my boss and trying to change things but nothing has changed! Thank you for making this video💕
This is exactly the video for me right at this moment!!!! I currently have a new manager that is bullying me and only me , I’ve lost 6lbs in one week due to this and dread working with her
Oh man, I feel you. I think you know what you need to do!
You’re not alone
Thank you for this! I think this may be on my future. Because of OHG it seems I am outgrowing my salon.
I'm so happy to hear that Oh Hot GRAM has been so helpful to you and that this video came at the right time!
I love your advice ! I am a new stylist and sometimes i dont know which direction to go in and you really help!!Thank you!
I feel the same way atm I was just told a few days ago, I have bad hygiene and that there’s stylists that have done it for 2years, then she points at me I’ve done this 5 years and i would say I’m at least b average and clients were never upset about my work but the boss second guess my work.im glad to listen to this last night. Much thanks and your positivity I need to hear🌸
Thank you for this! I’m a newer stylist, graduated in January and started in a salon right afterward, I’m a month in and I am a full time stylist who manages the Salon’s social media and marketing and I have a coworker who literally belittles me constantly and client poaches me, I’ve brought it up to my boss multiple times and he makes excuses for her and let’s her say things to me and my clients, about me and how I’m not talented. I’m currently waiting things out because we have some educational trips coming up, but I kind of feel like I need to find somewhere else because my coworker is costing me clients. I’ve had regular clients from back when I was in school who’ve come in and are afraid to come back because of her 😞
Exactly. They act like they are so perfect and it’s like how are people supposed to be at your salon and grow if you’re acting like an unprofessional idiot who hates on the people who pay you booth rent. One girl already left and I’ll be looking for a place. It’s a shame because it’s a waste of remodeling. She says she’s in debt but the mental debt is the biggest.
This is SO TRUE. Thank you for the encouraging words.
Jamie! Fellow hairstylist here. I love your videos and have been watching them for a while now! I really wished you had come out with this video back in October of last year, when Made the decision to leave the salon I helped open with some co workers of another salon we all worked at together. All for the very reasons you mentioned in this video. Bullying, gossiping, toxic environment. I have since found a new salon that is so much better, thankfully! Here is my question to you. How do you move on fully? The people I worked with at the previous salon were a big part of my life (being we saw each other every day) and even though a lot of them were toxic, its been 3 months and I still feel the hurt of what happened (there were some things said and done to me that were very hurtful) not as much, and some days are easier, but I am still so angry about what happened. I will never get an apology or even an acknowledgement that what was said and done was wrong. Does the bitterness eventually get better ? Thanks for reading, if you did ♥️
I'm so glad you were able to leave that salon atmosphere and that my videos helped! I would recommend trying to find outlets to get yourself to heal (whatever that may look like). It will come in time you just need the right tools!
My lead stylist is very loud and bold. I don’t know if I should
Move on because I hear a lot of complaining that she is tired. Her energy makes me stressed!
i’m an apprentice/assistant at the salon i’m currently at. i was promised to be on the floor in less than 6months and i’ve been there for almost 9. the environment is terrible and the owner is almost never there, when she is im the one doing the majority of her services. i wish i never took this job, unfortunately i signed a non compete contract & leaving isn’t as easy as said done:(
I'm so sorry to hear that your experience at your salon isn't going so well. It may be best to have a chat with your owner about how your feeling and see if there is anything that can be done!
Hey Jamie! I recently graduated cosmetology school and got licensed and started working at a salon as an associate stylist last week. I'm supposed to work full time and get paid not very well, but I've been getting sent home early (about 4 hours early) and as well as being told not to come in certain days because "it's not busy enough for me", and so I feel like I'm not getting the education & pay I am supposed to get. The manager told me I would be training for a week- and then I would be allowed to shampoo & blow dry clients, but starting my second week, she told me I have to train another week because "she doesn't want me touching clients hair" and is timing my shampoos, conditions, & blowouts. The dress code is also very strict and I have to wear heels all day and she told me to "go cover up" because my shirt lifted a half inch when I went to grab a broom but had nothing to say about the other stylist in a corset crop top. And the manager hasn't taught me much about reception so I haven't been answering the phone calls because I wouldn't know what to say, so she decided to burst the other day and tell me "I see you keep avoiding answering the phone every time it rings. You are the only assistant and YOU need to pick up the phone." (There are 3 other assistants). Pretty much I'm just getting treated as the Cinderella of the salon and I am beneath everyone... because I just started though, I don't know how to tell them that I don't want to work there- especially since I'm still training, I feel like putting 2 weeks notice would be the wrong decision because they are training me specifically for how they want me to shampoo and use their specific products. (They also forgot to mention it could take over a year to become a JUNIOR stylist). It honestly feels like I joined a cult tbh... do you think that it would be wrong to just quit my second week?
Thank you for bringing up this subject!!!
Thank you so much for this video!!! Really helped me to feel at ease.
You were reading my mind when you made this video!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I just started a new salon and theres a lot of mean girls and I’m not used to that energy o believe woman should lift each other up. I feel like one girl purposely gives me bad advice. I recently graduated school and I don’t know what I should just put up with and what I need to walk away from so thank u for this video ❤️❤️
Great advice as always! Its important to consider your clients too when you're deciding if you should leave or not. Most of them may not follow you. You may have to start over building your business & restructure your finances from scratch. You might not be able to afford renting right away. So many layers, so many things to consider. Whoever said doing hair is easy is a damn liar! Appreciate your advice, knowledge & expertise Jamie, happy 4th to you & yours ❤🇺🇲
I just currently left my first salon job do to realizing she was running it illegally- wasn't paying any state or federal taxes plus I had NO idea she had to legally pay me minimum wage if I made 0 dollars in a day as an employee (since booth renting is illegal in my state and I wasn't considered an independent contractor.) It's a mess.
Veronika Rodriguez I worked somewhere like that too. I was making no money but she had me listed as an independent contractor which was wrong and I was so stressed I was getting ulcers in my mouth.
Veronika Rodriguez what state is this?
I'm so glad you made the right decision for you and your future!
@@cinthiaalferes1518 Pennsylvania!
@@JamieDana Thanks so much! Keep making amazing videos. (:
So helpful! Love your videos ♥️
I'm so happy to hear this video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching!
Hi Jamie I absolutely love love your glasses just wondering what brand style they're are? Xx This video also helps me so much right now especially being newly signed off hairdresser I know that I am still growing in so many areas in hairdressing and feel that lately I've been put down told by my boss I'm ditsy as my thoughts do sometimes wander during day and I at times do daydream. Although when I am doing hair I try my best to be present and focused. I just don't think it's right for my boss to say things like that. I feel it's inappropriate to call someone ditzy although I am absolutely open to constructive criticism that is not. so definitely thinking about what best decision for me at my current salon is.
I'm so glad that this video was helpful to you! My glasses are from Michael Kors
Thank you so much this came at the right time for me xx
My reasoning behind staying at a salon I was unhappy with for so long was because of the non-compete they had us all sign. Have you ever had any experience with this? What do you suggest
I'll keep this in mind for a future video!
I am going through this right now! Do you have any advice?
@@brittanymartin7340 Definitely do your research and find out if they hold up in your area! They sent me a cease and desist letter and I ignored it because it was just a scare tactic. Eventually they dropped it because they knew it wouldn’t hold up in court! Don’t back down! They also ended up getting rid of the non compete completely because they couldn’t enforce!
I am a very busy hairdresser .. where and how on Earth do you get time to create videos , edit and post and continue to do that !! I think I would need someone else to do it all for me because my hands are always tied ! X
If you follow me on instagram @jamiedanahairstylist I talk about how I have a staff and people to help me all the time! I never want people to think I can do this all by myself. Thanks for watching!
Good video and excellent points
So glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks for watching!
What would you do if you raised your prices and some clients decided to tip you less then what they normally would tip you? I'm still providing a great service and also seeing what more I can do for them.
I talk about this kind of stuff all the time on my instagram @jamiedanahairstylist. If you haven't followed me over there yet, go follow!
Thank you for this video !!
Starting at a new salon on the 23rd
Congratulations! That is so exciting!
Great video thank you for this
Hey Jamie thank you for this video.
Ive been thinking about going to a new salon. Just based of the fact im a year old stylist and the salon on at rarely gets walk-ins so im not building as fast as i would like. Im trying so hard to promote myself even as far as passing out my card in grocery store parking lots. But im still not getting clients. But i do love the people i work with and they are so supportive and i do have my own chair. So i dont know what to do. Helpppp
I would recommend working on your instagram page to do your promoting for yourself! Cards aren't really how we get clients in our chairs anymore. Do you follow me over at jamiedanahairstylist yet on instagram? I talk about this all the time and have lots of tips over there.
I do have an instagram i even took ur Instagram class i dont usually get more then 20 likes on my posts and i offer specials and such and still dont get anyone from Instagram. My insta is loveyourlook.nichole
I m tolerating all te bullying n making me feel less talented inspite of having a gud education than them is wat I will do next fr money😭 even wat I m getting now s low I m so afraid n future luks blank to me plsss help me🙏
I am quitting tomorrow at Supercuts i love my clients and the place but.... ill be honest it's my boss and co workers they locked me inside the store pranking me and laughing at me so immature
Love u❤️💕😍💖
Thanks so much for watching!