Law Roach says he tries not to be friends with his clients: ‘I want to get paid’
Celebrity stylist Law Roach explains his professional philosophy of maintaining strict boundaries with clients to ensure business remains transactional. He notes that mixing friendship with professional services can complicate billing and professional expectations.
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It offers a perspective on professional ethics and boundary-setting in high-stakes, personal service industries.
Law Roach said he tries not to be friends with the people he works for. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Law Roach has a rule for working with clients: He tries not to become friends with them. "It blurs the line, and I want to get paid," the celebrity stylist said. But of course, Zendaya is an exception because they had "grown up together" and are like "family." Law Roach is careful not to let client relationships get too personal. Speaking on SiriusXM on Saturday, the celebrity stylist said he tries to keep clear boundaries with the people he works for. "I always had a rule not to become friends with clients," Roach said. He described his relationship with Zendaya as the exception, saying they had "grown up together" and are like "family." With other clients, he prefers to maintain some distance.
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