I am only selecting 1 Star because I have to select something. This is a 0
Long story....
I had scheduled an appointment to have my locs combined. Now, mind you I didn't pick the day or time....the stylist did. I agreed because that worked for me. I stay in MO and the shop is in IL about 40 minutes away from my house.
I had several confirmation notifications this week, that I followed through with. Including a deposit that was made at the time of scheduling.
So, this morning I received a message asking if I can come in later because she forgot her uncle's funeral was today.
I replied that I cannot reschedule because I have a prior engagement. She then said okay see you at 8:30am (the original appointment was scheduled for 8am though). But, I replied "okay".
I get there early, she pulls up at 8:30am. We walk in, I sit down. She then asks "so what are we doing?"
I said "I sent you the pictures of my hair and the picture of the way I want my locs combined". The stylist replied "I just only noticed the style". I told her that I asked for them to be combined together to make them thicker (which was in our stream of messages).
Now, during this time another stylist asked her was she still going to the funeral and she said "yes". I'm thinking "how". I guess the joke was on me.
So, she grabs some tools and so call attempts to do as I asked. She asked me about combining 3 together and I told her that is what I was going for. Before that she mentioned just retwisting and styling my hair, which I said I didn't want to do.
This whole time she is huffing and talking, stating that she doesn't have the right tools and that her tools are at home. I am trying to stay patient and calm & also figure out why is what you needed was left at home.
She keeps saying "so what do you want to do?" Trying to still talk me into a reloc and style. I am like "no, I want them combined". I even told her that I can wait while she gets what she needs. She mentioned again me getting a style and then coming back. I explained like two or three times that stay about 40 minutes away.
She offered to come to me, but I made time for this appointment for today. I don't know when I can do that with my work schedule and weekends.
She stood there and asked me again about a style. At this point I am pissed and disappointed. So I said "if I have no other choice then, I guess I have to get the style!" This whole experience was trash!!!!!
I am very proud of myself for keeping my cool!
There was no apology....no offer of compensation for MY INCONVENIENCE...no nothing!!!
I am truly disappointed, frustrated, pissed off and drained. I am so mad I want to cry....
I wish I could still do my hair myself. Since the stroke it has become more and more challenging (WHICH WAS ALSO EXPRESSED TO HER).
The sad part is, this is someone that I know and was willing to support. I was debating tagging the shop...still contemplating
And yes, I walked out without saying anything. Because at that point that was the best thing for EVERYBODY!!!!!
Edit....And as I was under the dryer I noticed one of my locs on the floor. She didn't mention that either read more