For me, picking my rating for ToCher is difficult because while I was very satisfied with my cut and style, I will never go here again and I will never recommend it to anyone. Why? Great question.
I'm a farm girl who finally landed a great job and finally could afford a cut outside of the cheap-o cut places, and I asked my friend at work where she gets her hair done (she always looks amazing!) She recommened ToCher, since old habits die hard, I asked her what price point I could expect and she said about $80 for a cut and color. Ok, sounds good.
I made my appointment and I was all gooey when the receptionist handed me a complementary glass of wine. Ooo la la... I sat down in my chair, and struck up a conversation with my stylist, and spilled to her that this was my first time in a real salon, and was super excited that I finally had the money to spoil myself with a great cut and style. I didn't opt for color, just the shampoo, cut and blow-out. Whenshe spun me around, I loved my look! It was flattering and trendy.
When I went to check out, she said, that will be $165. I raised my eyebrows, but paid, and tipped gernearously. She offered the products she used, and while I was tempted, I declined from sticker shock.
As I was headed out to my car, I reaized, I just got the style from the products, so I should get the mousse, no? I entered the salon again...
My stylist was laughing with the receptionist and while I could only make out snippits of the conversation, the part I could hear and will never forget:
"How nieve was she! I just made over a $100 tip!"
So, I will never be back. read more