Response from Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa
Dear HW,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and particularly for your lovely comments about Thomas. We are delighted to hear that you were so pleased with his work.
I also wanted to address the points you raised in your private feedback. Unfortunately, as I only have your initials to go by, I have been unable to contact you personally, so I hope you won't mind me responding here.
With regard to our tiered pricing structure, Thomas is one of our Master Technicians and, as such, sits within one of our highest price brackets, reflecting his many years of experience and expertise.
However, I would like to reassure you that we have a wonderful team of younger, equally dedicated and highly skilled technicians working across a range of price points. We are particularly proud that our team members progress through our own rigorous Richard Ward education programme before graduating onto the salon floor. Their prices start from £130 for a half head of highlights, offering clients greater flexibility without compromising on the quality of service or technical expertise they can expect from us.
Regarding our policy on rough drying, I completely appreciate that this may be frustrating, particularly following a colour appointment. Unfortunately, when we previously offered this facility, what began as a simple convenience gradually became increasingly difficult to manage, with growing expectations around the use of styling products, brushes, seating and time. With approximately 1,500 clients visiting us each week, it became unsustainable, particularly as the responsibility for managing these expectations often fell to our most junior team members. We therefore made the difficult decision to discontinue the facility to ensure we could maintain a fair, consistent and efficient service for everyone.
Finally, I am very sorry to hear that you felt the junior team member looking after you during your shampoo lacked experience. We take the training of our younger team extremely seriously, and regular, in-depth shampoo and client-care training forms an important part of their ongoing development. However, we recognise that occasionally the experience may fall short of the standards we expect, and I apologise if this was the case during your visit.
Should you ever feel that something isn't quite right during an appointment, please don't hesitate to mention it to Thomas or a member of our management team. We would much rather have the opportunity to address any concerns at the time, ensuring you are comfortable and well looked after, while also providing valuable guidance and additional training where needed.
Thank you again for your feedback. We genuinely value hearing from our clients, as it helps us continue to improve the experience we offer. I do hope we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back to the salon soon.
Warm regards,
The Richard Ward Team.