Picture this: you’re a hairdresser with a flourishing side hustle, and a client comes in with a hairstyle request that’s bound to end in disaster. You explain the risks, but they insist on going through with it anyway. That’s exactly what happened to our hairdresser hero when they were faced with a client, Katie, who wanted a style that was incompatible with her hair type. Despite multiple warnings, Katie was determined to get her dream ‘do. But when things went south, she was quick to point fingers. ♀️ ♀️
The Unstoppable Client ♀️

Warning: Hair Hazard Ahead! ⚠️

Katie’s Undeterred Determination

The Inevitable Complaint

Advice from the Expert

When Pain Strikes ⚡

A Closer Look

Offering a Solution

The Unraveling

Accusations Fly ️

Warnings Ignored

Friend’s Opinion

Justified Actions? ✅

The Requested Style

Licensed and Legit

The Blame Game: Who’s at Fault? ♀️
So, who’s really to blame here? Our hairdresser hero warned Katie multiple times about the potential damage her desired hairstyle could cause. Despite this, Katie insisted on getting the style, only to later accuse the hairdresser of scamming her and causing unnecessary damage. Was the hairdresser wrong for giving in to Katie’s demands, or should Katie have heeded the warnings? Let’s dive into the internet’s top responses to this hairy situation…
Consider a consent form for risky hairstyles to avoid liability.

Hairdresser goes above and beyond for demanding client

Ancestral justice prevails, NTA wins.

Client ignores warning, blames hairdresser for consequences.

Understanding the differences in hair types is crucial for styling. ♀️

When clients demand risky hairstyles ♀️, who’s the a**hole? NTA wins.

Empowering response to entitled client demanding risky hairstyle

Calling out cultural appropriation and entitlement
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Cultural appropriation gone wrong ♀️

Client ignores warning, blames OP for failed hairstyle

Hairdresser prioritizes safety and faces potential racism accusations

White client demands braids, warned but insisted. NTA verdict.

Bold hairstyle backfires, commenter says NTA for warning her.

Don’t blame the hairstylist for a bad decision

Caucacity at its finest. NTA stands strong.

Client demands risky hairstyle, ignores warnings, blames hairdresser. NTA.

Black person’s concern over microbraids, NTA explains but ignored.

Different hair textures require different care and styles ♀️

Fair warning given, NTA for not charging for hair removal


Respecting hair culture is important. NTA for taking down hair.
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Client ignores professional advice, gets what she deserves.

Curious about the risky hairstyle but got a moronic answer

Learning from a mistake: Trust your knowledge as a hairstylist ♀️

Client demands risky hairstyle, insults hairdresser’s integrity, and scams free labor.

Experienced hairdresser handled risky client well with a written warning

Empathetic comment shows support for hairdresser’s difficult situation.

Black hairstyles not suitable for white hair. NTA, woman’s idiot.

The risks of doing work you’re not proud of

Curiosity kills the cat! A daring hairstyle request revealed?

Cultural appropriation or just a trend? NTA wonders.

Client ignores warning, blames hairdresser for failed hairstyle

Breaking down the facts of protective hairstyles for white people

Cultural appropriation leads to hair falling out, NTA comment

Professional hairdresser handles entitled client with grace.

Client demands risky hairstyle, but is OP NTA?

Navigating responsibility on Reddit can be a nightmare

Empowering clients to make their own decisions

Hairdresser stands up to demanding client, avoids future headaches.

Client ignores hairdresser’s advice, gets what she deserves NTA

Client ignored professional advice, NTA for removing hairstyle for free

Protect yourself and your clients with a release form

Impressive hairstyling skills on display for a demanding client

Protect yourself and your business! Consider having clients sign waivers.

Hairstylist’s conundrum: risky hairstyle demand

Client demands risky hairstyle, hairdresser not at fault.

Client demands risky hairstyle, ignores advice. NTA explains fully.



Ignoring advice on a risky hairstyle leads to cultural appropriation

Black hairdresser gets revenge on entitled client

Standing up to clients: NTA hairdresser should’ve refused risky cut

Hairdresser shares experience of client’s unrealistic hair demands

Black woman calls out cultural appropriation in hairdressing industry.

Declining to do the hairstyle would have been the best choice

Braiding gone wrong: Both parties share the blame

Hair stylist’s obligation to refuse risky hairstyles. ESH.

Supportive comment applauds friend’s decision to refuse risky hairstyle.

Client’s hairstyle demand deemed reasonable by commenter

Client’s hair request deemed reasonable, no a-hole here

Taking risks with hairstyles, but is it worth it?

Client ignores warning, blames hairdresser for hairstyle disaster.

Client’s hairstyle request deemed reasonable by commenter.
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Not the a**hole! Let’s hear more opinions

Insider reveals entitled clients at hair salons ♀️

Self-reflection in AITA post sparks curiosity
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Commenter predicts risky hairstyle, but supports hairdresser. ♀️

Client acts like a child, ignores advice from hairdresser

Protect yourself and your clients with a consent form

Client ignores advice, blames hairdresser. NTA stands their ground
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Hairdresser stands up to entitled client, considers consent forms.

Hairdresser learns to speak up after nightmare haircut request.
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