Birthday Braids Blowout: Hairstylist Refuses Freebie for Roomie ‍♀️

What happens when a professional hairstylist’s roommate asks for a free, time-consuming hairstyle as a birthday gift? Drama, that’s what! Our 28-year-old hairstylist, let’s call her ‘Scissorhands’, is caught in a tangle of friendship and business. Her 26-year-old roommate, who we’ll call ‘Braidzilla’, wanted a lavish hairdo for her birthday, but balked at the price tag. Let’s delve into this hairy situation! ‍♀️

A Gift Requested

The Professional’s Offer ‍♀️

The Birthday Girl’s Disappointment

The Roommate’s Rebuttal ️

The Fallout

The Hairstylist’s Dilemma

The Gift Clarification

The Braiding Challenge

The Alternative Gifts

The End Result

Hair-raising Birthday Drama: Scissorhands vs. Braidzilla ‍♀️

In a twist of birthday expectations, ‘Scissorhands’, a professional hairstylist, finds herself in a knot with her roommate, ‘Braidzilla’. Braidzilla’s birthday wish was a lavish, time-consuming hairstyle, but she was taken aback when Scissorhands refused to offer her professional services for free. The fallout? A heated debate, a disappointed birthday girl, and a hairstylist questioning her decision. Despite the tension, Scissorhands splurged on other gifts for Braidzilla, proving that their friendship isn’t entirely on the chopping block. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this tangled tale… ️ ‍♀️

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Asking for free 6-9 hour hairstyling for birthday: NAH

NTA. Valuable time and skill, not obligated to give discount.

ESH – Compromise could have been handled more tactfully

NTA: Friends/family shouldn’t expect freebies. A discount is reasonable.

ESH: Poor communication leads to unrealistic expectations and disappointment

NTA. It’s sad she doesn’t realize the effort and cost.

NTA. Roommate wants freebie, but your discount is already generous.

ESH. Roommate’s unreasonable request for birthday hair, but OP didn’t set boundaries. NTA disagrees.

NTA. Expensive birthday present fishing? Not cool

NTA. Your skills are valuable and deserve fair compensation. ‍♀️

NTA. Friends don’t ask friends for freebies.

Charge your roommate professional prices. NTA!

NTA: Don’t undervalue yourself or give freebies to entitled friends.

NTA!!!! You’re a professional, not a charity. Charge for your work.

Reasonable request denied: NTA, but disappointment is understandable

Generous discount as a gift, avoiding future guilt trips.

NTA: Birthday present drama! Who’s in the wrong?

NTA: Set boundaries, friend demands extravagant gift, you offer discount.

NTA for refusing freebie, friend’s request was entitled

“YTA. You spent $400 on stuff instead of doing her hair for free?”

Gift of expertise taken for granted

Valuing your time and setting boundaries is totally acceptable!

NTA: Doing a free hair style for hours? Not cool

ESH. Phrasing matters! Offer a birthday gift, not a discount.

Confusion and frustration over the value of time and money

NTA. It’s fair to decline free work from friends/family. ‍♀️