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I ABSOLUTELY HATE SALLY BEAUTY

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ladylibra_30

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And here's why...

I went to Sally Beauty on my lunch break to return Miracle 7 (it left a film on my hair) and Silk Elements Moisturizing Conditioner (I mistook this for the shampoo) and received the most horrid customer service ever. I.AM.LIVID., I.AM.SHAKING., and I wanted to slap the taste out of the cashier's mouth!

She was processing my return just fine until she gets to a screen that asks for your telephone number. I refused to give my number (1- They did'nt REQUIRE it when I was friggin' spending my money and it's not on their receipt as a policy and 2- It's private!!!) She put my items to the side and started servicing the customer behind me, who kept going "Excuse me, excuse me, excuse me!" until I turned around and screamed in her face that I am not moving because I haven't been serviced and that she can wait. Then the two heifers began to speak in spanish about me. I asked them to call corporate and they flat out refused. I told them that they WILL do this return and that I wasn't leaving until they did. I got on the line with 800-ASK-SALLY and was on hold FOREVER and half the day. While I was on hold a black couple came into the store - the man stood by me at the register and the lady was looking at flat irons. I told him not to spend $.05 in that store and they left. (I felt vindicated at their gesture to take my word, not purchase a thing, and leave:yep:).

So, one cashier saw that I wasn't budging and she said that she'd go ahead and do the return using her own phone number (I told her to do whatever but I wasn't giving her my number. I told her to use common sense - What do you do to customers who REALLY don't have a number???) and that she didn't want me to hold on on the phone any longer - I let her do the return BUT there was no way I was hanging up my phone as I was hell-bent on filing a complaint on all those unprofessional, dreadful hussies.

Before I left and after I got my darn money back I told the 1st cashier "You think you've done something to me. What you think you've done to me will be done to you. Karma is real!" She said "I didn't treat you bad. The computer wouldn't let me do the return." I said "You didn't treat me professionally either. You could have done the SAME EXACT thing this cashier did!" She started to say something else but I put up my hand, turned, and then I walked out. I will not be going back!

When I was filing my complaint I told them that not only do I spend plenty of money in their stores but so does my family and friends. I also told them that I belonged to a hair board and I was going to inform the members of my horrible experience! The rep. gave me a report number, apologized profusely, and I told her that I would be following up. Oh, she advised me that the cashiers are to put the store number in the computer and have the customer sign the receipt saying they refused to provide a telephone number. I also told her that they (Corporate) encourages this nonsense because all Sally's do this crap. So, if they pull this BS on you you know what to do (especially if you don't like giving out your phone number).

A little customer service and common sense would've gone a loooooooooooong way.
 
I'd have been mad too...wth is wrong with people in customer service jobs

if you don't like helping customers, go somewhere else

I thankfully don't have that type working at my local Sally's
 
Thats why I always go with my SO. He is fluent in Spanish. I don't want anyone talking about me!
 
That's funny. I never got those kinds of experiences at Sally's. But I only go to one Sally's that's in the town near me, so I don't really have much experience with them. I either always get some college kid around my age talking to me about coffee shops and what not, or I get elderly ladies who pretty much leave me to my own devices until I need to ask for help. I also returned that miracle 7 leave-in. My grandmother bought it for me, but when I saw how expensive it was I was like "Granny, no!!" and returned it. The only thing the cashier said was "you didn't like it?" and she said it more out of curiosity than anything.

But that was really rude of that cashier. Over a telephone number? She could have typed in any number. It may be company policy, but like you said, what if you didn't have a telephone? Money spends and credit cards charge whether you have a telephone number or not.
 
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I think Sally's has no standards in who they hire. This transfers into unreliable customer service.

I've been to some where the people are nice and competent and others that left much to be desired.

Sorry you went through that. I never really thought about the whole phone number thing.
 
The girl at my local Sally's is one of our cousins I think...last time I went in there, she said something about being natural and washing her hair with conditioner. She's cool and never gives me a hard time.

Sorry you had a bad experience. I know not to mess with you :giggle:
 
i've never really had a problem at sally's. tho i dont go there as much b/c i think they're overpriced.
i have seen bad customer service from them tho but mostly in the sense of...stating their personal business, arguing w. each other in the store, or me having to wait too long or ask them to come to the register to help me while they're in the back room gossiping and eating.

question: why didn't u just give them a random number and save yourself all that trouble?
 
I don't know if this is legally "right," but IMO, you are not entitled to a refund. If they're generous enough to offer it to you, then it should rightfully be on their terms, IMO. If you didn't want to give your phone number, then you should've just gave a fake one or sucked it up and take the loss.

I'm not saying this excuses their rude behavior, but it was a problem you made for yourself. I don't think you really needed to blow up and yell like that.

My experiences at Sally's have always been wonderful - easy, quick returns and good help. I will continue to shop there, but I appreciate you sharing your experiences.
 
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It's not entirely unheard of for a store to ask for extra information when processing a return or refund. Barnes and Nobles does this even for cash transactions. I kind of have the feeling that if you gave them a number, ANY number, that you wouldn't have had such a bad experience.
 
btw I think they just ask for phone numbers so that they can avoid the customers who are serial returners. just a thought.

just remembered some even ask for addresses
 
i've never really had a problem at sally's. tho i dont go there as much b/c i think they're overpriced.
i have seen bad customer service from them tho but mostly in the sense of...stating their personal business, arguing w. each other in the store, or me having to wait too long or ask them to come to the register to help me while they're in the back room gossiping and eating.

question: why didn't u just give them a random number and save yourself all that trouble?


It was the principal of it all. I JUST don't feel like I should have to give out my personal telephone number to get a return.
 
Never...not never...not one. single. time. that I have made a return has annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnybody EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR called me about that return!

Why they require arbitrary information I will never understand!

Sorry you had a terrible experience. :(
 
I've had things like this happen to me. And Sally's is a place here where i kind of expect it which deters me from going there as much.The visits are far and in between for me at Sally's (MAINLY because of bad service)!

Sorry you had to go through this..But glad you stood your ground!


ETA: I sort of agree about the blowing up thing (some others mentioned) ... but we all have a boiling point (or majority .. right) And on the other hand what i said previously is because i have had some ugly (could have gotten uglier) exp. in Sally's...But i chose to WALK AWAY. (honestly other times and places i haven't) Anyways there should be something in place for things like this which pertain to a WORSE CASE SCENARIO type of situation.And this starts with the Company 1st & employees 2nd.



^^Good point Diva Esq. among some other ladies!
 
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It's not entirely unheard of for a store to ask for extra information when processing a return or refund. Barnes and Nobles does this even for cash transactions. I kind of have the feeling that if you gave them a number, ANY number, that you wouldn't have had such a bad experience.

I thought this was standard practice - asking for extra information. They keep records of returns because some people return things ALL the time. They buy it and use it and then return it. This causes a lot of profit loss and it's easier to record it so they can avoid it.
 
Sorry to hear about your negative experience:nono:. Thankfully the three Sally's that are in my vicinity have very nice and cordial people working. But maybe that's from Southern hospitality:wink2:.
Don't get me wrong, I have come across some rude people from time to time in customer service, but for the most part, people are generally nice. More often than not the Sally's near me creates a very pleasant environment.
 
Sorry that you had such a bad experience.

I like the Sally's that I go to. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Everytime I enter the store someone greets me and asks if I need help finding anything. They are very patient and take the time to explain products. This is how I found the SE Megasilk Olive Oil Moisturizer.:lick:
 
I dont understand why they are so strict when it comes to returning! jeese!
I remember not to long ago I purchaced 2 packs of there silky human hair by accident. I really meant to get yaki. I tried to return them the next day. They were not used and had never been open. Can u believe they wouldnt even let me exchange it!!! that is so stupid! That just pissed me off. I ended up giving that hair to my friend. waist of money. I wouldnt ever shop there again but I dont know any other stores that sell hot oil treatments. I can never find it in the beauty supply stores.
 
btw I think they just ask for phone numbers so that they can avoid the customers who are serial returners. just a thought.

just remembered some even ask for addresses

They do this at CVS but I never provide that information either and I ALWAYS get a refund/exchange.

The fact that the rep. at the 800 # told me that they are to type the store's number if the client refuses to provide a phone number and sign the receipt says a lot to me.
 
Also, I didn't want to "make up" a number because what if they called it and it's a false number. Then what? Not a good look for a honest return.
 
I dont understand why they are so strict when it comes to returning! jeese!
I remember not to long ago I purchaced 2 packs of there silky human hair by accident. I really meant to get yaki. I tried to return them the next day. They were not used and had never been open. Can u believe they wouldnt even let me exchange it!!! that is so stupid! That just pissed me off. I ended up giving that hair to my friend. waist of money. I wouldnt ever shop there again but I dont know any other stores that sell hot oil treatments. I can never find it in the beauty supply stores.

That's on their receipt though. :ohwell: You can't return hair - opened or not. Whether it's stupid or not, that's their policy - not much you can do about it. Next time, you know to ask before you buy hair; I know a lot of BSS's are weird about hair, not just Sally's.
 
When I go to places to return stuff and they ask me for personal information I just make something up. I don't feel like arguing, and it's not like they're gonna know it's not my real info and call me on it or anything like that.

Too bad you had that experience, I think it was a combination of her attitude and what she saw as a silly refusal to give a phone number.
 
The girl at my local Sally's is one of our cousins I think...last time I went in there, she said something about being natural and washing her hair with conditioner. She's cool and never gives me a hard time.

Sorry you had a bad experience. I know not to mess with you :giggle:

I'm as sweet as I can be. Promise. It's just the way that I was treated that got me so upset.
 
That's on their receipt though. :ohwell: You can't return hair - opened or not. Whether it's stupid or not, that's their policy - not much you can do about it. Next time, you know to ask before you buy hair; I know a lot of BSS's are weird about hair, not just Sally's.


was just about to say this. most places are very strict about hair. that's why i always take my time in purchasing it and making sure its what i want before i get it.
 
Im so sorry that happened to you. I have never had issues with the Sally's near me. The last time they ran out of Silken child, the lady there took my number and the minute the truck delivered she called and told me she reserved 5 bottles for me. You should call corporate and complain about the customer care or maybe even write them. A simple way to have solved it would have been to say I do not have a phone number or she could have put in a generic number like 555-5555.
 
I don't know if this is legally "right," but IMO, you are not entitled to a refund. If they're generous enough to offer it to you, then it should rightfully be on their terms, IMO. If you didn't want to give your phone number, then you should've just gave a fake one or sucked it up and take the loss.

I'm not saying this excuses their rude behavior, but it was a problem you made for yourself. I don't think you really needed to blow up and yell like that.

My experiences at Sally's have always been wonderful - easy, quick returns and good help. I will continue to shop there, but I appreciate you sharing your experiences.

I hear you BUT refunds were here before me and will be here after me. It behooves them to offer refunds/exchanges, within reason, to their customers - It's good business sense all day long. I got back @$15.00 on a receipt that was for @$83.00 - Sally's still made a profit! (And I rarely return/exchange items because I'm usually a repeat buyer)
 
I hear you BUT refunds were here before me and will be here after me. It behooves them to offer refunds/exchanges, within reason, to their customers - It's good business sense all day long. I got back @$15.00 on a receipt that was for @$83.00 - Sally's still made a profit! (And I rarely return/exchange items because I'm usually a repeat buyer)

I agree with you. But they will offer that return on THEIR terms. From there, it is up to you whether or not you will choose to accept them.
 
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