So, my regular girl couldn't fit me in, and she also doesn't carry Kerastase at her salon. I really…read morewanted a Kerastase deep conditioning treatment, AND a haircut so I needed to find a salon that even carried it. Salon Pynk came up and I called to book an appointment.
While it's a little out of the way for me, I was looking forward to the new experience. My appointment was at 10 AM on a Saturday, and since I had other stuff to do, I was early to make sure I could get in right at 10. I get to the salon, and their not even open until 10. OK, cool. Well, 10 AM rolls around and nobody's still in the salon to even open. Eventually, some of the gals showed up a few minutes later and I was able to check in.
Anyway, since the girl who booked my appointment had epically failed to write ANYTHING down, they asked me what I was in for that day. They thought I was a walk in! LOL. I showed her my confirmation text and we were all confused. So, I had to tell her that I needed a wash, cut and a kerastase treatment.
Here's where it gets even weirder. Normally, these treatments are $30 and can only be done at the salon. It's a spray in thing, and usually lasts for about 8 to 10 washes, but it super hydrates your hair. Since I have dry frizzy hair, it works wonders and a treat for me to get. Now, Kerastase could've changed stuff but I'm pretty certain it was a misunderstanding between the stylist and myself. She told me that the treatment was $50, had caviar in it, and I had to sit under the heat helmet for 30 minutes. I'm like $50? NO. nope. cancel cancel cancel.
It didn't sit right with me from what she was saying about the Kerastase treatment so I passed on it. I didn't want to offend her but I wasn't paying her $50 dollars for it.
After some awkward conversation, I got to the shampoo station which was probably my favorite part. The chairs have back massagers in them! WHAT?!?! I need one at home. The gal did a really good job and I ended up going to the station and sitting with my stylist.
I will say, the haircut and style came out great, and even though the first half of the appointment (and I use that loosely since they never really booked me for a formal one) was painfully awkward, I did enjoy the style here and cut. Total bill was $45 for the whole thing.
Weirdly enough, they do not allow you to add tips on your card. It must be done in cash or Venmo. How did I figure this out? There was a sign on the front desk with QR codes for each stylist and their venmo account so you can tip them directly. Interesting. Make sure to bring cash or have a venmo account.
