I think we're done here.
I liked the salon when I first started going there a year ago. Caitlin was young, but she could cut some hair. And after going without cut & color for 4 months, I was ready to try almost anything. She revived my lifeless locks & painted them with care. She was consistent from visit to visit. We had a good thing going.
And then she moved.
And you took over her chair. The first time I went to you, I had a slight feeling of dread, but tried to stifle it. You didn't help when we started talking & you responded in your flat, slow, slightly nasal way. You sound like a cross between Jeff Spicoli and Butt-head. Every question I asked or suggestion I made was greeted with a moment of silence, and then a brief answer, as if I was an idiot for asking.
But I persevered. We had our appointment & I was happy with my hair.
So what happened this time? It was only our 2nd appointment, but I didn't think I was asking for too much. I wanted to go darker, and I got darker ....which then washed out to dark-reddish with highlights. You seemed put out that you had to cut my hair (I booked a cut & color, no surprise intended). I asked for a trim & you chopped extra layers which make my wavy hair poof like an electrified poodle. You rushed through the blowout, burning me TWICE. And the final tab was 50% higher than any previous visit.
The receptionist raised an eyebrow when I only tipped 10%? YOU'RE LUCKY I TIPPED AT ALL.
No, I didn't complain. No, I didn't call the owner & tell her I'm dissatisfied. I would never dream of asking for another stylist at the same salon - talk about awkward!
I will just do as I always do - put it in a ponytail & find a new salon. It's a good thing Fall is coming. Maybe I can hide under hats for a while.
Ladies, why is it so hard to find a good stylist????
When we move to a new place, I look for someone with a similar hair type to my own (naturally curly) who also has a fabulous cut - then I ask her for a referral to her stylist. It works!! Maybe you could try that...
ReplyDeleteFinding someone who truly understands my untamed locks is truly a tender mercy in my book. I have honestly never had much success in that department. The ONE (and yes literally ONE) time I found a hairstylist that made all my dreams come true, I moved two months later. So is life! I haven't even tired to find one out here yet. I'm scared, very scared.
ReplyDeleteI am dying... you crack me up. I can SOOOO relate to this, it's not even funny.
ReplyDeleteWell, actually it is- the way you write it!
I know the pain. Hang in there. There is someone out there made to cut your hair. I know it!
Oh you crack me up! Sorry you didn't like how your hair turned out. I think I would've complained - especially if you're not going back. I think if I was the manager, I'd want to know how my new employees were.
ReplyDeleteI have to relearn again and again that you pay for what you get when it comes to haircuts. I've tried to go cheap, going with people/friends/aquaintences from the ward who "know what their doing". I've done it twice. The first time was a terrible mistake and I had no idea how awkward it would be when I hated it and went home bawling to Logan. The 2nd time, in a new ward, in a new place, I was just stupid to try someone from "the ward" again. I thought it was a different ward, and she was actually a licensed hairstylist - but working at Great Clips isn't exactly top notch. I have thick hair, and have yet to find my dream stylist.
I seriously just left you a novel. Are you still reading? Points for you if you are ;) haha. Hope you find a new stylist you love soon!