Do I lower my standards for salon???

[HayleyJoyce]

This is a dilemma for me... I've Got a job!!!! Yippeeeee

Only........ the hair and beauty salon isn't really up to much. not the standard of work or cleanliness i'm used to in college. What do I do? I'm torn, want to walk in and clean and revamp it all but I'm only going to be a part-time therapist, its not my place. Hubby says I've got to calm down and lower my standards, I'm going to struggle as I'm a bit of a perfectionist!!!

 

[Zo Zo]

Don't lower your standards!

Quietly and over time, you can improve the place... everyday, clean something! You'll probably want to clean things before you use them anyway, and clean them after you've used them, then after a little while everything will look better

 

[HayleyJoyce]

Hee hee, that's what I thought, I did a trial day and spent half of it cleaning and complaining about the equipment.... oh well, still offered the job. Makes me want to have my own salon though!

 

[essentia]

Hi - No don't lower your standards. You may over time get the other workers to follow suit but you also may end up doing most of the cleaning yourself. I once worked somewhere P/T and I had to clean up before I started working on any clients. My boss had used the room the day before and just left everything! It will be annoying but hopefully you will be able to implement some change for the better!!

 

[SallyGirlJojo]

hayley, i was in exactly the same position as you about a year ago, i'd just started at a salon and lets just say it was rank! keep your cleaning and sanitation levels high, because thats what customers want to see and customers want to know that the place (well at least your area) is clean!

its a bit downhearting though, when it seems like you are the only one who seems to clean up and keep things **** and span for customers...*sighs*

 

[Lavender-blue]

Hi there.

Personally there is no way on this earth that i would lower my standards for anyone.
This is your reputation on the line, and you wouldnt want to be tarred with the same brush!
If i was in a position where i felt i had to lower my standards i wouldn't work there. Simple as that.

I would look for another job where you are going to be appreciated and valued, and where you can bring your standards in line with the salons.

You have spent time amd money to be trained to a high standard, so why let someone elses low standards bring you down to their level.

You do care about standards and hygeine, so work somewhere where you ca
show your passion.

Just my opinion.

Elaine xxxxxxxxxx:hug:

 

[HayleyJoyce]

Thanks girls, think I will play it by ear and hope my good habits will rub off on others, along with applying for other salons. It's difficult isn't it, don't want to turn down a job but like it was said, I've paid alot of money for training and learnt to do a good job and want a reputation to go with that.

 

[roxy68]

Hi Hayls

Well done getting the job...... Pm me sweetie if you want. I had someone call me the other day (salon owner) looking for someone who is beauty & bio nails - she wants Part Timer only. Asked if I knew anyone... if you're interested pm me and I'll give you her details. New salon too... very nice and yes high standards.... (hopefully).. hth

 

[jacqueline]

To be honest I wouldn't want to work in a "dirty" salon. It certainly doesn't set the right standards or send out the correct mesage to clients and you shouldn't have to lower your standards to fit in.

I think this is a field where cleanliness is crucial. If it were mke I would hold out until something better came along. (If you can).

 

[firemouse]

I agree with Lavendar Blue, you have spent time,money and effort in qualifying to a high standard, why risk all of this. If you choose to take on this cleaning crusade you may end up feeling very resentful. Start off your career on a high note and do not compromise yourself in this way.
Good luck
x

 

[Susie H]

Tell hubby to shush:lol:
If you lower your standards the next thing you know, you are being sued and you are as un caring as the place you're walking into, no, the answer is to bring them up to your standard and you do that by example.
Well done with the job and good luck:hug:

 

[rouge]

I once went with my colleague to look at a room we were considering renting, upstairs in a salon. We asked to look round the rest of the salon, went into the treatment room and the FIRST thing we both noticed was big black marks all over the white couch cover where previous clients had put their feet. Would I want to get on that couch if I was a client? I don't think so. Nor did we want to work in a salon where the standards were so obviously a lot lower than ours. We turned down the room.

Personally I wouldn't lower my standards, but only you will know whether you can take the day-in, day-out stress of being the only one to do any cleaning. Been there done that, believe me it's not fun. Do you think you can cope with that?

The other alternative is to speak to the boss about it.

At the end of the day it HAS to be your decision though. Good luck with whatever you decide.

 

[beautyseeker]

Do not lower your standards hun that would be the worst thing you could do.

:hug:

 

[sodabubble]

I'd refuse to accept the position they offered you and tell them why!

 

[Noodle]

Health and hygiene are of the utmost importance and should never be compromised.

 

[PLAOH]

What type of clients does a 'dirty' salon attract? Are they the clients you want to aim your business at?

 

[collin]

It's the simplest thing and general human nature that most people find it easier to lower their standards to those that are around them.....

It takes a special person to be the one who enters this sort of enviroment and has a commitment to both maintaining their own high standards as well as working to raise the standards of those around them.

I say well done ...you deserve loads of :hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:':hug:'S

 

[NikkiNiceNails]

I would definitely not lower my standards! lol I'm quite a perfectionist too!

I'd give it a go at the salon and see if you can "turn" them lol! You might end up having to walk but at least you tried.

You have to remember too that a lot of clients, once established ones, relate and familiarize things to the tech more so than the salon. So you personally would be being criticized, if you lowered your standards.

Nikki