UPDATE: I had my extensions moved up today at Style Bar, by Savannah. I went in at just over six weeks because of all the issues I'd had previously. My new stylist contacted me to set the appointment, for that reason.
They still looked great and I could have easily gone another 2-3 weeks. Ladies, it's all about how they are placed and the amount of hair you secure between them. I reviewed Pepper's on their Facebook page, as had others, now they no longer allow reviews on Facebook. That is a huge red flag. The salon commented on my review, and tried telling me Abbie, the manager, had been trying to call me. That was just to save face. I've never received a call from them. I suggested she call me that day to discuss it, no call. I spent so much money there. They were charging more than my current salon and hadn't provided their stylists with proper education on extensions. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. This owner/manager only cares about the money. She has ZERO interest in customer care.
I have waited to write this review because I wanted to be certain the problem was theirs and not mine. In October I went for a color correct. My hair was so damaged it had broken off all over. The stylists suggested extensions. Three of them looked at my hair. Then tried to sell me THREE packs of hair for over $800. I wasn't able to afford three, and suddenly the price changed to half that amount for two packs. I decided to go ahead with it.
I had issues right off. The product I was sold were not supposed to cause further damage to my hair. I understand that is not a guarantee, and anticipated a learning curve for myself, as I have never had extensions before. I did everything I was advised to do, as well as researching myself when I started to have problems. Within days, I had breakage. I couldn't make it past 9 days without having to go in and have some redone. I was there every two weeks, after having been told I should be able to go 8-10 weeks between moving them up.
The girls were great about it, the owner was not. I was told, via stylists, that I was the only one having issues, and eventually that they would no longer fix them if they broke off. I never met the owner, nor did she take the time to examine the extensions. I left a message, asking for a call. I spent well over $1,000 at this salon from October to January. During that time I was waiting on hold and heard a recording advertising their NEW SERVICE, extensions.
In February I needed to have them moved. I had lost 8 due to breakage at that point. I found another salon for the service. The difference was noticeable immediately. They felt more secure, didn't bother me at all, and were much easier to blend with my own hair. It has been a month since I had them placed and I haven't had any issues... NONE.
The girls at Peppers are great, but need more training on this service. The owner should have met with me to determine the cause, rather than place the blame on me. That is where my issue lies, solely in her lap. Had Abby taken the time to call me, and taken ownership of the issue, I would likely still be giving them my money. I was willing to help them learn why I was having so many problems.
Now another salon, Style Bar Salon, will receive my patronage. read more