Hey everyone. I am a long time lurker, but have finally subscribed. yay! I have a sort of rant. OK so...
I have been noticing my ends getting thin. And i decided to get a haircut/ trim. i wanted to go to a salon. I have a regular stylist but wanted to try someone new. I was referred to this salon near my house. I was excited because the person who referred me said that they specialize in natural hair. I called the salon and the owner picked up. I just asked usual questions like how much, what is a good day for me to come in etc. She asked me how long my hair was and I told her ( an inch or two above bsl) and she told me it would be $150. In my head I thought WTH that is crazy, but I still kept on because the person who referred the salon said it was amazing. So then I asked how much a trim would be and she said $25. That is just crazy to think washing; blow drying and flat ironing is $125. Then she started telling me how I cannot always depend of flat ironing my hair and that I need to learn how to take care of my natural hair. Who just starts ranting at a potential client like this? She does not even know how I wear my hair and just assumed. So anyway I told her I would come into talk to her. I came in the shop and it looked old, almost grimy. Then the woman looked at my hair and told me in a condescending way that my hair was not that long and that it was not going to be difficult to do. First off it was in a shrunken state so obviously it’s not going to be down my back. OK, this always happens with my hair, people get halfway done and realize they have a lot more hair then they thought and try to charge more. So I reluctantly made the appt. But then I realize that this woman uses her own products they have no silicone, mineral oil, petroleum, or anything. I think this is great but not for my thin strands. So I called back just to find out what heat protectant they use. And the receptionist told me they use an oil blend of shea butter and argan oil. What? Argan oil does not protect my hair from heat. I know from experience. Then the receptionist assures me that its safe and blah blah. I told her I wanted to cancel my appt and she said hold on I will get the owner. So the owner comes on the phone and starts yelling at me about how I don't know about hair products and how I don't need silicones and how I only think I need silicones bc I wear a scarf(I'm Muslim). she then tells me she does not need headaches so she will just cancel my appt.
Who talks to people who are about to give you money like this?
Anyway does anyone have any great recommendations for stylist in Chicago?
I have been noticing my ends getting thin. And i decided to get a haircut/ trim. i wanted to go to a salon. I have a regular stylist but wanted to try someone new. I was referred to this salon near my house. I was excited because the person who referred me said that they specialize in natural hair. I called the salon and the owner picked up. I just asked usual questions like how much, what is a good day for me to come in etc. She asked me how long my hair was and I told her ( an inch or two above bsl) and she told me it would be $150. In my head I thought WTH that is crazy, but I still kept on because the person who referred the salon said it was amazing. So then I asked how much a trim would be and she said $25. That is just crazy to think washing; blow drying and flat ironing is $125. Then she started telling me how I cannot always depend of flat ironing my hair and that I need to learn how to take care of my natural hair. Who just starts ranting at a potential client like this? She does not even know how I wear my hair and just assumed. So anyway I told her I would come into talk to her. I came in the shop and it looked old, almost grimy. Then the woman looked at my hair and told me in a condescending way that my hair was not that long and that it was not going to be difficult to do. First off it was in a shrunken state so obviously it’s not going to be down my back. OK, this always happens with my hair, people get halfway done and realize they have a lot more hair then they thought and try to charge more. So I reluctantly made the appt. But then I realize that this woman uses her own products they have no silicone, mineral oil, petroleum, or anything. I think this is great but not for my thin strands. So I called back just to find out what heat protectant they use. And the receptionist told me they use an oil blend of shea butter and argan oil. What? Argan oil does not protect my hair from heat. I know from experience. Then the receptionist assures me that its safe and blah blah. I told her I wanted to cancel my appt and she said hold on I will get the owner. So the owner comes on the phone and starts yelling at me about how I don't know about hair products and how I don't need silicones and how I only think I need silicones bc I wear a scarf(I'm Muslim). she then tells me she does not need headaches so she will just cancel my appt.
Who talks to people who are about to give you money like this?
Anyway does anyone have any great recommendations for stylist in Chicago?
I am so sorry but better you find out she's a crazy ***** before you get to her salon. 
