2 /5 Julia Albert: I loved my experience at Mirror Mirror and was excited to return. My friend and I even planned to make it a tradition to get our haircuts together. We booked appointments for Saturday at 5 PM, scheduling several days in advance due to our travel plans.
Unfortunately, my flight was canceled on Friday night due to severe weather, making it impossible for me to attend. My friend canceled my appointment on my behalf, but I was informed that I would still need to pay the full fee since the cancellation was outside the required 24-hour window.
While I understand and respect the need for policies to protect a business’s time and the stylists income, this felt disappointing. Emergencies, like flight cancellations or sudden illness, are often out of a customer’s control. When I asked if the same policy applied to sickness, I was told it does - meaning even in unavoidable situations, clients are responsible for the FULL fee. This is not only upsetting but also potentially dangerous for other customers safety.
I hope the salon considers revisiting its cancellation policy to better accommodate genuine emergencies while still maintaining its business needs.I would understand a 25% cancellation fee, but paying in full feels excessive. With so many talented stylists in Austin, it wouldn’t be difficult to take my business elsewhere. However, as a businessperson myself, I believe they should place greater importance on brand integrity and their reputation.
I understand that customers can be challenging in the service industry, but not everyone is trying to take advantage of your business. While I respect the need to protect the stylist’s time and livelihood, sometimes you need to make exceptions and eat the frog.
edit: policy - "We ask for 48-hours notice to cancel your appointment, or we will charge your card for 50% of the price of the service booked. If you cancel your appointment within 24 hours or No Show, you will be charged 100%."