I watched a stylist in my salon cut wet hair with thinning shears for volume

She was working on a client with fine hair, trying to add lift at the roots, and I saw her use the thinning shears while the hair was still damp from the wash. I learned in school that you only use those on dry hair because wet hair stretches and you can't see the true weight or texture, so you might take out too much. Has anyone else had to correct this with a coworker, and how did you bring it up without sounding rude?

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tyler61mo agoMost Upvoted

Honestly it's wild how many basic rules get skipped once people leave school. I see this all the time, not just in salons but with any skilled trade. Someone learns a shortcut and then just runs with it, forgetting there's a real reason for the old way. It's like they trust a random tip online more than their actual training. You gotta say something because that client's gonna be back in six weeks with no hair left at the roots. Maybe just pull her aside and ask how she feels the wet cutting affects the final shape, frame it as a curious question.

the_rose1mo ago

You're right about people trusting random tips over training. I see it with home repairs where someone watches one video and skips safety steps. That shortcut mindset can cause real damage that's hard to fix later.

ruby_patel271mo ago

See, I get that, but sometimes the old way is just the old way. I've learned more useful fixes from forums and videos than I ever did in a classroom. Like, the manual for my rig says one thing about a filter change, but a quick tip from another driver saved me hours of hassle. Not every shortcut is skipping safety, some are just smarter work.

robert_anderson691mo ago

Wow, I used to love shortcuts but seeing the damage changed my mind.