The working hours of a salon are often inconsistent and leave no room for a hairdresser’s personal life.
But it is important to spend time on those activities that are emotionally fulfilling.
So these are the seven ways in which you can achieve a better work-life balance. Not only in the salon, but also outside the salon.
Here are the solutions that will make your life better!
1. We create boundaries
It is important to create boundaries between your work and home life.
If you reply to a customer’s message before work, that customer will reply again at that time and a conversation will take place.
You need to value your personal time.
It is important to recognise that even replying to a quick message is still “work”.
2. Learning to say no
Another important tip is to learn to say no to customers.
Hairdressers by nature are people pleasers.
There is no reason to say “yes” to an appointment on a holiday or after your shift is over.
You can say no, without explanation, and suggest an alternative that will work for you and your programme.
3. It is good to talk
A renewed open door policy and mutual support means you can take control
of prosperity and balance, of working with your life.
However, the expression of feelings for a hairdresser does not have to stop at the salon door.
Friends, family, partners, even former colleagues can provide a safe space.
The moment you let an emotion take hold of you for fear of being understood,
you give the feeling much more power than it really has!
4. We integrate downtime into our schedule
Seeing friends or planning activities that refresh you means you have something to look forward to
and an extra incentive to manage your time well.
So put a “do nothing” schedule in your diary after a long day or a few weeks.
If you see this phrase written in the diary, it means that you will embrace this and not say “yes” to something that is too much for you. However, make an effort not to spend all your free time being lazy.
Although it can be appealing at the time (and we all certainly need a relaxing weekend to reboot every now and then).
It’s important to see friends and spend time in the fresh air after working in the salon all week!
5. Regular Exercise
A little relaxation goes a long way.
If you attend a yoga class, pick up a book or listen to your favorite music while taking time for things you enjoy, it will result in a better salon-work-life balance.
Don’t fall into the trap of mistaking standard self-care as something special.
Find the things you really like to do and give up the role of hairdresser for a while!
7. Throwing guilt off our backs
Finally, the secret to having a work-life balance is not to be afraid to prioritise
to yourself and your own mental well-being.
When you get on a plane, the safety tip in case of an emergency is to wear your own life jacket first.
By giving yourself a good work-life balance, you ensure that your mental well-being is a priority. So you will be able to bring your best self to the salon!
Follow the steps above and thank us later!
