Yesterday's experience reminded me why I will always support local small businesses over large chains. I was searching for a place to cut my daughter's bangs, and everywhere I looked, the price was around $15, regardless of whether it was just a bang cut. It's disheartening that stylists can no longer exercise their own judgment, and with the prevalence of large chains, we miss out on personalized pricing. That's why Cuts N More stood out to me.
Out of sheer desperation, I called them last minute at 5:30 pm. I really didn't want to risk hacking at my daughter's hair again after the last time. Plus, I didn't feel like a small kid's bangs trim was worth $15. To my surprise, when I called Cuts N More, the lady on the phone said it would only cost $5. So, we headed there.
It took me a little while to find the place since it was tucked away on the side of a building. But when we arrived, there was an older lady getting her hair dyed, and we were introduced to Ramon, one of the sweetest hairstylists I've ever met. He noticed how nervous my daughter was and spoke to her calmly and quietly, offering her some candy and making her comfortable with a booster seat.
Ramon began brushing out her hair to prepare for the bang cut. He immediately noticed that her hair was super fine and asked if I used conditioner. I confirmed that I did, and he advised me to stop using it because the wax in the conditioner was weighing down her hair and making it look dirty. He suggested using oil instead, applying it two to three times a week to keep her hair conditioned without weighing it down. He used a small bottle of argan oil and recommended purchasing it from Sally's Beauty Supply. He didn't try to sell me any products; he was simply offering helpful advice.
Ramon took his time cutting her bangs, asking for input on the desired length and explaining that her hair would appear slightly shorter once it dried. He was attentive and considerate throughout the process. I paid him in cash and left a generous tip because I truly appreciated the personalized service and his kindness towards us.
Let's continue to support small mom and pop businesses like Cuts N More. The level of service and care they provide is unparalleled. -TODOELPASO read more