Let me preface my review by stating that I never actually got to go to the salon...
I was pretty stoked at the idea of getting a haircut today as my long, thick mane was in dire need of a trim and has not been cooperating in the heat. Curl Up N'Dye is located close to my home so since my husband so graciously stated he'd be happy to occupy our puppy's attention for a while, I called to make an appointment. The conversation went something like this:
Stylist: Curl Up N'Dye?
Me: Hello, I was curious if you had any openings today for a haircut?
(Clear pause in the conversation while I wait for a response.)
Stylist: Who's calling?
(I find this a weird question to ask since I have yet to actually make the appointment, but I provide my name.)
Me: Tara
Stylist: So you've never been here before?
Me: No, I have not. I am new to the area and looking for a stylist.
Stylist: Well I don't have any openings today. Kimberly, you don't have any openings do ya?
(I hear Kimberly mumble, "huh?" in the background. Clearly as confused by this conversation as I am.)
Stylist: No, she don't have no openings either.
Me: Oh, okay. (At this point I'm waiting to be asked if I'd like to schedule for another day.)
Stylist: Alright then. Bye.
(And as I'm saying, "well thanks, have a nice day," the call ends.)
Now mind you, I know that I sound like a Pittsburgher, but I was completely taken aback that my business was so quickly dismissed.
I immediately called SolarHair which was my second choice as it is just a little bit further from home, but still only a 15 minute ride down market. I had a great experience there and plan to go back for many more cuts (and foils again when autumn rolls around.) read more