What To Say When a Stylist’s Cuts Are Taking Too Long, & How To Help Them Improve

You know the moment. A haircut that should take 45 minutes is creeping past the hour mark—again. Clients are waiting, the day’s schedule is off and your team is feeling it. But saying something? That’s the hard part.

How do you tell a stylist they’re too slow without making them feel like they’re not good enough? This is one of those behind-the-chair conversations no one wants to have, but every salon leader needs to. Here's how to have the conversation…