4 stars is top notch! Let's not forget that!
I found Tina on Facebook Marketplace while trying to find someone who does good blondes and someone who is affordable. We made an appointment for $50 roots, $80 balayage which I thought was a steal (everyone's hair is different so don't quote me on this quote).I arrived and was waited on so well by both Tina and the other employee were offering me drinks, snacks, anything they could think of. The space was decorated super cool and I liked that it was in downtown Pfluggerville which I think has character. I love the little boutiques and of course the West pecan coffee right there. Anyways, I loved my consultation with Tina. We went through photos, she inspected the condition of my hair and I was super impressed with the things she was saying/suggesting. Whenever I say "just do whatever", I say that hoping they know better than I do what's best for me and do it, this usually fails. Today was different I really liked what Tina had to say without me even asking. She knew what would look best for why I had to work with to where around I wanted to be. I was excited to see the end result just from her talking about what she was going to do.
It seemed to be going great! But 3.5 hours later I was starting to get worried. I have to pay for a sitter and pick up kids from school so my time and money were slowly slipping away. Maybe 3-4 clients came and went. All who obviously didn't need all the highlights and services that I did but I couldn't help but wonder if it was pushing my time longer and longer. 5.5 hours later I was rushing out hoping to make it to get my kids.
But most importantly I was and am HAPPY!!! I do love my hair!!!!
So at 5.5 hours: It was $160, plus tip was $192, plus my sitter $40.... so while I was trying to save money I spent much more than I anticipated and blew all the errands I had hoped to get done. I'm used to 3 hours, I know these things take time but in the 20 years of highlighting and bleaching I had never been anywhere for more than 3.5 and that was with a cut which I now realize I failed to ask for or get but there wasn't time anyways. She did take extra care with my fine and damaged hair which I'm sure was the time but I would have loved to have known this.
I appreciate Tina's time and care for my hair, I do and I love it! So why deduct a star you ask? I felt like she was rushing around, yet I was there for 5.5 hours. I loved her shampoo and head massage but again I felt like it was rushed. I am not a fan of the shampoo bowl, I had to hold my head up a lot which was hard for me and I've not had to do that before, although the foot rest was nice. I wish she would have told me during the consultation what the price might be AND the time it would take to lift me to get me to where I wanted to be. For me, with a cut, everything I had done and a tip I would have been well over $200 which I'm not willing to pay unless I'm in the type of salon where I would expect to pay that.
So GO, go see Tina and their super cool space but ask about time and cost. My fail for not, I just never anticipated anything like this from my past experiences. Also, I would have liked a glass of wine if I would have known how long I'd be there, or would have gone next door for the pedicure. read more