Debate: Do you tell a client when their haircut just isn't working, or let them leave happy?

Had a guy come in 2 months ago, wanted a skin fade with a hard part. Dude had a weird cowlick right where the part goes. I tried to explain it might not sit right but he insisted. Fade came out clean but the part just wouldn't hold. He looked in the mirror said 'looks great man'. I kept my mouth shut. Still bugs me. Other barbers at my shop said I did the right thing, customer's happy, take the money. But my old mentor from back in Chicago always said if you see a flaw, they trusted you to fix it. What's the move here - let them walk out with a meh cut or risk ruining their day by pointing it out?

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knight.diana14d ago

Wow, you really kept that to yourself for 2 months?

roberts.jordan14d ago

Probably saved up for a big dramatic reveal later.