Friday, April 19, 2013

Let's Give Them Something to Talk About


Give me one good reason why we can’t call people out for being assholes.  I can’t think of any. 
In my travels as a hairdresser I have had the chance to meet celebrities; some of them have been nice this story is not about them. 
A few weeks ago one of my good friends (also a stylist) had the displeasure of styling a morning talk show host; let’s call her “Jackie”. When Jackie arrived she was greeted by my friend Mary with a pleasant “Hello”.  “I hope you have good shampoo here!” was the response she received.  Mary works in a high end salon, only a complete idiot would ask suck a stupid fucking question. Let’s continue.  Jackie had her head down the whole time obviously unhappy that she didn’t have a stich of makeup on.  Even a chimpanzee could master putting on some mascara and some lip gloss.  Maybe after being on a show for years you can’t put on your own make up any more, who knows.  During the hell that was this appointment Jackie did nothing but let Mary know how unhappy she was until thankfully the service was complete and Jackie left.  Mary’s salon does not allow workers to discuss celebrities, if you could even call “Jackie” that.  This is why I am writing now. 
As it turns out I also meet Jackie, years ago when I worked in the city.  She and one of her hosts were in the New York salon that I worked in.  I approached them shaking like a leaf, I introduced myself said hello and told them I loved the show.  Jackie was on the phone and waved me off as if I was a gnat.  Her co-host just glared at me and said “do you work here?”  That should have been obvious since I was wearing a company uniform. 
We are stylists, nail technicians, service providers, not pieces of shit.  Why shouldn’t we shout from the rooftops about mean nasty non-tipping celebrities??  They need us, right??!! We can do our own hair and makeup, you bitches can’t.  Is it that hard to be polite to people, people that are there to help you.  I was so taken back by how upset Mary was, she’s such a nice lady, I was so pissed off.
Whoever you are how you treat people in the service industry is very telling of one’s character, or lack thereof.  It’s a shame that money can’t buy class.