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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 19:52

Reaching out to the helpful masses :)

My eldest sister, OH and DS (2 and a half) are considering making the move over to Dubai from the UK. She is a hairdresser, with around 20 years experience (pretty much all she's ever done :)), Toni & Guy trained and all that biz...

We're thinking that the best route would be to set up mobile here (licenses etc. no problem) but would like to get a feel for how many people would use a mobile hairdresser, how often and what for...

Would very much appreciate any feedback or experience that anyone can offer so we can try to make a plan.

TIA

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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 09:11

I go to a hairdresser who works from her home and she has what I would describe as a portable sink which is on wheels. It is in her bathroom and you lean back into it as you would at the hairdresser, the water drains through a hose into the bath, problem solved!!

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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 09:09

There's a good reason why bathrooms don't have electrical sockets, apart from enclosed shaver ones that is - water and electricity don't like each other ! Contact between them could prove to be fatal if you were holding a hairdryer or any other electrical appliance. They certainly have electric sockets in Australian bathrooms

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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 08:55

I've only ever used a mobile hairdresser once and I wasn't impressed by the whole experience. As other posters have said, the contorting over the sink, the sweeping up of the hair and the washing of the towels didn't really do it for me! The recommendation came from a friend who had been using her for a while, but even she stopped in the end as she felt the hairdresser had lost touch a bit and wasn't keeping up with her previous standards. (I suspect if you work on your own, it is difficult to ensure quality as you don't have anyone to measure yourself against, or learn new ideas from). However I can see that the service would be invaluable for people who can't go out (if you have an illness that makes mobility difficult) or if you are pregnant or have young children and you have no alternative childcare to enable you to go to a salon, so perhaps it comes down to the way the service is marketed and who the target audience are.

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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 03:07

There's a good reason why bathrooms don't have electrical sockets, apart from enclosed shaver ones that is - water and electricity don't like each other ! Contact between them could prove to be fatal if you were holding a hairdryer or any other electrical appliance. Have you ever traveled outside of the UK and the UAE? :)

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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 23:51

I would love to have a good mobile hairdresser,the sooner she comes over the happier i will be.

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Latest post on 01 July 2011 - 20:42

Reaching out to the helpful masses :) My eldest sister, OH and DS (2 and a half) are considering making the move over to Dubai from the UK. She is a hairdresser, with around 20 years experience (pretty much all she's ever done :)), Toni & Guy trained and all that biz... We're thinking that the best route would be to set up mobile here (licenses etc. no problem) but would like to get a feel for how many people would use a mobile hairdresser, how often and what for... Would very much appreciate any feedback or experience that anyone can offer so we can try to make a plan. TIA Is she coming over with her OH and his job or is she thinking she will be able to come over and sponsor him and their child? When you say she's T&G trained ....did she do her full apprecticeship with them or just take a course at their academy - and all that biz as you say - that's a big differnence. If she's an amazing hairdresser she should contact Ted Morgan Hairdressing on The Palm - they take on excellent Western fully qualified hairdressers and give them the full proper package.

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Latest post on 01 July 2011 - 20:04

There's a good reason why bathrooms don't have electrical sockets, apart from enclosed shaver ones that is - water and electricity don't like each other ! Contact between them could prove to be fatal if you were holding a hairdryer or any other electrical appliance.

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Latest post on 01 July 2011 - 19:46

Hi Dunight, I am trying to open a home business for cake making (potentially after I finish my course) and was wondering who your sister was arranging the licensing through, would you mind letting me know which company? Thanks :) Ash x

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 22:22

I can;t see how this could possibly afford for them to live in Dubai, but dare i suggest that she *could* come over every 6 weeks for a visit and do some *friends* of yours.

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 22:14

I'd be interested in a mobile hairdresser for kids ... and i'd happily pay a premium for that. That's actually a really good idea. Imagine being able to get kids done in the comfort and familiarity of their own home, DVD on the telly, no stress ... Nice one. :)

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 22:05

I'd be interested in a mobile hairdresser for kids ... and i'd happily pay a premium for that.

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 21:59

I've used mobile hairdressers many times, especially when I was pregnant and too tired to get dressed and go out to a salon. And in the last few months used them again, I have a 14 month old and its not always easy to take him to a salon, having my hair done at home works out better for me and my son. I'm using one tomorrow too as I'm going away for the summer on thursday and have too much to do and it saves time if they come to me rather then me taking extra time out for travelling to the salon and back. I think mobile hairdressing is great for lots of reasons.

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 21:10

The mobile hairdresser I use cleans up after herself.

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 21:06

Thank you all for your feedback... keep them coming and I'll forward her this thread in the morning to get a feel for opinions. You are stars! PS. Not sure about others but I know my sister cleans up after herself ;)

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 20:57

And who sweeps the floor afterwards? ;) Am certain the convenience of a mobile service suits some people, but I much prefer to have a salon experience.

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 20:30

I like going to a salon. I rarely get time to myself and consider this as a pampering time. Have a coffee and cookie. Have a salon assistant give me a nice head massage. Flick through gossip magazines whilst hairdresser is doing my highlights. However there are people who go to mobile hairdressers as the price is lower. I think your sister will just need to decide what she feels comfortable with but being new to Dubai I would suggest she try out a salon at first. That way she can meet new people and build up a clientbase first before becoming independent.

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 20:24

Ah. *Taps nose* I can picture that. No mirrors though [but that might be a good thing!'> :D

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 20:24

WaxMuch - generally you're set up in the kitchen but I dont know why. At least thats what I was told by the lady doing my friend.

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 20:22

Yes, that's how I pictured it, DesertRose ... Not madly me, as I said. I mean, I live in a big villa with five bathrooms but only one would provide the wherewithal to permit someone to wash hair over a sink [bathrooms are tiny, as a rule'>. And don't get me started on the fact that even the big BIG [master'> bathroom has absolutely no electrical outlets therein apart from the silly 'shaving equipment' plug. As it is, I have to dry my own hair in the hallway! :D PS. dunight, was NOT suggesting a stylist hop into the shower with the client! :D

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 20:21

I just want to find a good hair dresser!! I dont care if they're mobile or in a salon! After various hair disasters here, Im terrified to let anyone touch my hair!! So if she's Tony & Guy trained and does come over here, PLEASE let us know! I'd definitely give her a go, and I know quite a few of my friends probably would too! I hate having to pay someone in a salon for washing my hair - I can do it myself!!

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 20:20

I would be interested.

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 20:18

WaxMuch - Generally the stylist arrives and you do as you've mentioned - you contort yourself over the sink or the bath. Its all a bit make do even when its done 'properly' because the average house isnt set up to have mirrors set to the best advantage and there's the lighting to think about also. Even the proximity of your power supply to where you sit and have your hair blow dryed can be a problem. I have a pal in dubai who uses a mobile service due to health issues and was there one day when she was having her hair done. It all seemed a bit of a palaver and very make do. eta - maybe its fine if you keep in mind if you're not in a salon. :) <em>edited by DesertRose1958 on 07/06/2011</em>

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 20:15

No worries. And good luck. May I just ask ... what's the deal? Does the client wash her hair and have it wet and ready for a cut when the hairdresser arrives? Or does that happen afterwards? Who does the hairwashing? I can't see myself bending over backwards in one of my sinks at home [no room for one thing!'> so after the consult, would the client have a shower and do the hair wash ... or what? Sorry, am seriously interested in finding out how it all works. :) For regular clients, they may want to have their hair wet ready for cutting etc but I guess it's down to each individual what they prefer. Can't really see my sister jumping in the shower with a client to wash their hair but I'm sure she's done a few hair washes over the side of the bath (ie. both fully clothed :D)

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 20:06

No worries. And good luck. May I just ask ... what's the deal? Does the client wash her hair and have it wet and ready for a cut when the hairdresser arrives? Or does that happen afterwards? Who does the hairwashing? I can't see myself bending over backwards in one of my sinks at home [no room for one thing!'> so after the consult, would the client have a shower and do the hair wash ... or what? Sorry, am seriously interested in finding out how it all works. :)

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 20:04

Thanks ladies, like I said, licenses aren't an issue but thanks for the feedback. Thanks WM for the info :)

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 20:00

PS. To add: I know that there are people who love the 'mobile' way of doing things, but it's not madly me. I like going out and making a morning of getting my hair cut and coloured. Good luck though. :)

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 19:58

Seems like licences are 'no problem' ie dunight [and her sister'> have already sorted that side of things.

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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 19:53

Am pretty sure that you can't actually get a licence to be a mobile hairdresser and that this has to be via a salon.

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