2 /5 Jacquelyn Rivera: I had trust & confidence in the stylist prior to taking a seat, but I shouldve realized sooner— that was not the case. I recommend some CEUs on hair textures.
Prior to my appointment, I was asked about my hair texture (wavy/curly) and how I would like it styled (diffused). The haircut I asked for was essentially a short shag/mullet.
When I took a seat, Sara (Master Stylist) sounded confident she understood what I wanted. She immediately talked about smoothing/straightening my hair because it was frizzy. I told her I dont really use products, but I try to find things for my curls. I also requested a razor cut— Sara said she would use one to finish the cut.
Im not the professional, so I rested on the trust of her word.
Once we went into the cut, I told myself to trust the process, but that was starting to dwindle when Sara outright asked my political views, which I tried not to engage because I dont believe it to be an appropriate topic for acquaintances.
When Sara went in with the razor, it felt like she was sawing my hair— not achieving the feathered texture I was expecting— but forcing graduated, even layers. I was fine with the length of my hair, but the dimension I wanted wasnt there.
I wasnt sure how to let Sara know what else she could fix, considering my hair couldnt be glued back on my head. I just asked for more of the bulk to be taken out since I didnt like that I looked like Coconut Head from "Neds Declassified School Survival Guide." As shes cutting out the bulk, she tells me that the haircut actually ages me... why would someone think thats okay to say to a client?
At this point, I reluctantly accepted what my hair looked like... I paid for the service, but part of me wishes I hadnt. I will be letting my hair grow out before I decide to let someone else chop it up. If I choose to go back to this salon, I will not be choosing the same stylist.
I also got my brows waxed. They came pretty well.
