Clients come to hairstylists for two things: 1. To get their hair done. 2. To talk about themselves. Let’s be clear; there’s nothing wrong with that—everyone’s gotta vent. There’s something about having your hair touched that makes you open up. When you’re a great Stylist, you offer a sense of comfort, reassurance, and a sense of calm. However, listening to everyone’s problems can cause emotional burnout. Here’s how to keep the relationship with your clients professional and healthy.
Set Boundaries
Boundaries can help both you and the clients in the long run. It’s essential to establish what’s okay to say what makes you uncomfortable. Ensure that you’re not accepting appointments that go too early or too late, whatever that might mean to you. You have to respect your needs to expect others to respect them. Another quick and effective way to set boundaries with clients is to let them know what you’re capable of doing as a Stylist and how much it will cost them in a quote. Many stylists do this during a consultation.
It’s Okay to Take a Break
Take frequent breaks during the day to get water and
stretch. It’s important to keep your muscles and mind loose and relaxed throughout the day to keep yourself happy and healthy. These stretches don’t have to be complicated either. They can be as simple as
breathing. Take a moment to apply some quality hand lotion like Leaf & Flower’s
CBD Molecular Skin Shield. Stretch your fingers one by one, roll your shoulders, and give yourself a moment to relax.
Talk to Your Fellow Stylists
Confide in your peers. Sometimes it’s just good to know that someone is going through the same thing you are. Not to mention, they might have some great tips for dealing with demanding clients. They might recommend something like
CBD or taking a long bath (a great addition to it would be a ). You might even get a friend out of the experience.
To do your best work and provide your clients with quality, you first need to take care of yourself. Keep yourself from burning out by adding quality self-care items to your cart on our website.