My wife was scheduled for a hair cut / style, eyebrow wax, and 'makeover'.
When she called to make the appointment she was assured they had an EXPERT stylist who would work with her and be able to suggest (as well as cut) a style that would be flattering on her.
Here's what she told me when she got home:
My appointment was for 1:30. I arrived at 1:20 p.m., and was promptly taken into a room to have my brow wax done. During my service, the esthetician's cell phone rang! It rang several times before she silenced it. She did apologize. After I got home, I spent 15 minutes tweezing all the fine hairs she had missed.
I was surprised to find the restroom also served as their laundry room. Which by the way, smelled like dirty, wet towels.
I was taken to the waiting area and offered a choice of soda or water. I opted for a diet coke - which was poured from a 2-liter bottle.
I was told it would be just a few minutes before my stylist would be ready. At 2:00 p.m., I went up front to find out what the hold up was, and was told she was running a little behind. I was also told that sometimes they just can't get their schedules straight??
At 2:30 p.m. I was finally called up for my hair cut. Normally, I would have left after 15 minutes, but I was engaged in conversation with a very nice lady who was waiting for her friend, and didn't realize just how much time had passed. Plus, I figured for $30 I would get a terrific haircut and it would be worth the wait - not so! The stylist never introduced herself, didn't spend any time helping me to decide on a cut - just asked me how I wanted it. I told her I was under the belief she would be able to help me out. She then did the quickest cut I've ever had, threw on a little product and that was it. I've gotten better cuts at Great Clips, and will be going back to them from now on.
The waiting area was a glassed-in porch on the front of the building. It was quite sunny that day, and got very hot out there. No one ever came back to see if I needed a refill on my drink. By the time I got back to have my hair cut, my face was completely flushed.
It took so long to get my brows waxed and my hair cut, that I had to forgo the makeover. Which, as it turns out, was a good thing!
When I left, my stylist was sitting outside smoking a cigarette (right where my car was parked); she didn't bother saying "good-bye" and/or "thank you". I assume that's why she was in such a hurry to get done with me.
This was the first time I've ever treated myself to an expensive cut, and I was very disappointed with the entire experience. I will not return, and will not recommend this salon to anyone. I wish I would've read the reviews before I went there. read more