Our two year old was 'doing my hair' at breakfast while I answered messages. I left for work, saw four people back to back, and only found the clip when I went to wash my hands at lunch. Bright pink, glitter, a butterfly. Not one person mentioned it. I have no idea whether that's professionalism or pity. When I got home she checked my head, found it gone and asked where it went, very seriously.
did u give it back to her or is it in ur bag for next time 😂
Keep it in the bag. Mine did a 'hairstyle' on me at that age and I've been the class teacher with two tiny clips at least twice. The kids in my class noticed in about four seconds, so you got off lightly.
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A classroom is a much harsher audience than a clinic, I believe that completely.
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Update for anyone keeping track. Yesterday she did my hair again before I left for work. Two clips this time, a star and a strawberry, and she told me they were 'for work'. I've kept them in. One person asked.
Arre, the not mentioning is the best part. Everyone just quietly decided it was a style choice. I once went to a client review with a Hot Wheels car in my shirt pocket, and the client asked if I could get him one for his son.
In fairness to your patients, I think most people assume there is a story behind anything that unusual and decide it isn't their business. I would have assumed a child was involved. I would also have been a little reassured.
Filing this away. Mine is a month old, so no hair styling yet, but I've already gone to the door for a delivery with a burp cloth on each shoulder.
my little one put stickers on the back of my laptop lid. found out on a video call when someone asked if the unicorn was a team mascot
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