A deeply painful and hurtful experience -- please care about yourself and read before booking…read more
I've waited a few months to write this review because the experience was genuinely traumatic, both physically and emotionally. And to be honest, I hesitated to write this review, especially after seeing how the salon responded to other negative reviews. I was already traumatized by how rude I was treated in this salon and did not want to go through that again. But I'm writing this in the hope that no one else has to go through what I did.I went in for a hair color service on January 18, 2025, that involved bleaching, and what followed was the worst experiences I've ever had at a salon.
The process took over six hours, and during that time I repeatedly told the stylist, Michaela, that my scalp was burning and was on pain. She kept saying it was normal and didn't take it seriously.
When I got home, I noticed my roots were still wet. My husband looked at my scalp and was shocked -- it was red, inflamed, and covered in hives, many of which had likely popped up during the stylist's rough blow-drying and brushing at the end of the process. The next day, my forehead visibly swelled -- like an egg had formed under the skin. I rushed to quick care, where they diagnosed severe chemical burns on my scalp. I was put on a week of antibiotics and warned to monitor for signs of infection or fever ( Dr's after visit notes are shared in photos). It was truly frightening.
I returned to the salon a few days later -- not to argue or cause a scene -- just to share what had happened and ask for a partial refund out of fairness. I wasn't demanding a full refund because I understood she had used product and time. But instead of any compassion or concern, I was met with yelling, legal threat, and complete hostility, even though I remained calm, friendly, and respectful the entire time. I felt cornered and completely dismissed, as though my pain and health didn't matter. The level of rudeness and aggression I was met with was so overwhelming that it left me emotionally exhausted. I did eventually receive a partial refund, but the way I was treated made it feel like I had to fight for something I never should have had to.
To make things worse, the color I ended up with wasn't what I asked for -- it was brassy, yellowish-red, and my hair was left dry and damaged. Based on what Michaela explained before the service, the roots were supposed to be 6A (dark ash blonde) and the ends 9A (light ash blonde), but the result was far from that, as you can see in the photo I've shared.
I'm sharing this not out of anger, but in the hope that no one else has to experience what I did. If you ever experience burning or pain during a hair service, speak up and don't let it be dismissed. If you choose a salon, make sure they prioritize your safety and well-being.
No one should leave a salon experience physically injured, emotionally broken, and then be blamed for speaking up. Please take care of yourselves, and choose salons that treat your safety, concerns, and dignity with the respect they deserve.
