BahatiSeey2
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Disclaimer: I'm about to do some serious complaining:
Last week I posted my results from a botched ACV rinse. I used too much ACV + tap water=disaster. My ends were sticky, tangled, etc. So, I took off ~2 inches thinking it would help. But, I kept feeling like I should take another .5-1.5 off b/c it didn't look smooth to me.. I was all set to go to SuperCuts when I checked my account, which was VERY near empty. So, I decide to go to the local hair school.---BIG mistake!!! In my defense, I've gone several times before. The results have been less than stellar, but still much better than what I could achieve w/rollersetting. The school has 75% white students. So I should have known. Before someone jumps down my throat, let me clarify. I am in MS, very few if any white styllist have clients with textured hair. But the guy at the front desk assured me that "Jan" could do trims really well. I requested a black stylist, but none were "available"--yeah right. I digress, Jan commences to cut my damn hair. The chairs are situated so you can't see in the mirror. I must mention that prior to her picking up the scissors I told her that I only wanted a trim. She said she understood. It seemed as though something was a little off, but when I checked, it was cool. When she finished I looked on the floor and what did I spy-- 4 damn inches of my hair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah. So, you know I wanted to smash Buffy's head into the mirror. I told her I only wanted a trim b/c I had an event--still pending-- where I needed to wear my hair somewhat long. So she says, I need to let my instructor check it. So the instructor, a black lady whom I could swear was working in the vicinity and could have stopped the madness, comes over. Takes one look at my hair and says I saw you walk in what did you tell Jan to do? Jan, did you cut the front of her hair like this--by the way, it's sorta in steps. I told her what happened and she says, do you want me to fix it, b/c obviously this is not a trim. So she takes ~.5 in off and says she must have only done layers previously, she was cutting you incorrectly, she didn't know. So, by now I'm steaming--on fire--but I keep telling myself to relax, relate, release-- it's just hair, it will grow back. I've never been all that "into" long hair as a qualifier. That's not the issue though. I needed that damn hair for this event.
Then I go next door to the BSS and I call my sister...who knows about the party and is like what??!!!!!! Did you smack that b#$%&. Before I know it I'm crying and the little asian lady is looking at me like I'm crazy. I tell her what happened and she's like I'm so sorry. Don't cry, it's still pretty, it will grow back. Seriously, I think I was upset also b/c it is so typical of my experiences here in MS. (I'm a native MSian) So many melanin challenged people think that b/c they say or do something it is law. Don't get me wrong, MS has changed/evolved by leaps and bounds. But, Jan thought I was just gonna tuck my head and say O.K. I'll accept this. Anyway, I wrote a letter to the owners of the school detailing my experience, concerns, etc.
So I'm back to shoulder length!
The moral of this story: You get what you pay for & Go with your gut!!!! If it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't!!
Last week I posted my results from a botched ACV rinse. I used too much ACV + tap water=disaster. My ends were sticky, tangled, etc. So, I took off ~2 inches thinking it would help. But, I kept feeling like I should take another .5-1.5 off b/c it didn't look smooth to me.. I was all set to go to SuperCuts when I checked my account, which was VERY near empty. So, I decide to go to the local hair school.---BIG mistake!!! In my defense, I've gone several times before. The results have been less than stellar, but still much better than what I could achieve w/rollersetting. The school has 75% white students. So I should have known. Before someone jumps down my throat, let me clarify. I am in MS, very few if any white styllist have clients with textured hair. But the guy at the front desk assured me that "Jan" could do trims really well. I requested a black stylist, but none were "available"--yeah right. I digress, Jan commences to cut my damn hair. The chairs are situated so you can't see in the mirror. I must mention that prior to her picking up the scissors I told her that I only wanted a trim. She said she understood. It seemed as though something was a little off, but when I checked, it was cool. When she finished I looked on the floor and what did I spy-- 4 damn inches of my hair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah. So, you know I wanted to smash Buffy's head into the mirror. I told her I only wanted a trim b/c I had an event--still pending-- where I needed to wear my hair somewhat long. So she says, I need to let my instructor check it. So the instructor, a black lady whom I could swear was working in the vicinity and could have stopped the madness, comes over. Takes one look at my hair and says I saw you walk in what did you tell Jan to do? Jan, did you cut the front of her hair like this--by the way, it's sorta in steps. I told her what happened and she says, do you want me to fix it, b/c obviously this is not a trim. So she takes ~.5 in off and says she must have only done layers previously, she was cutting you incorrectly, she didn't know. So, by now I'm steaming--on fire--but I keep telling myself to relax, relate, release-- it's just hair, it will grow back. I've never been all that "into" long hair as a qualifier. That's not the issue though. I needed that damn hair for this event.
Then I go next door to the BSS and I call my sister...who knows about the party and is like what??!!!!!! Did you smack that b#$%&. Before I know it I'm crying and the little asian lady is looking at me like I'm crazy. I tell her what happened and she's like I'm so sorry. Don't cry, it's still pretty, it will grow back. Seriously, I think I was upset also b/c it is so typical of my experiences here in MS. (I'm a native MSian) So many melanin challenged people think that b/c they say or do something it is law. Don't get me wrong, MS has changed/evolved by leaps and bounds. But, Jan thought I was just gonna tuck my head and say O.K. I'll accept this. Anyway, I wrote a letter to the owners of the school detailing my experience, concerns, etc.
So I'm back to shoulder length!
The moral of this story: You get what you pay for & Go with your gut!!!! If it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't!!
I would have hit that girl I think or at least cussed her out and her "instructor".
That's why I don't go to salons or any other stylist unless I'm sure they know what I want and if they know how to do black hair. Sorry this happened to you. They should've given you a discount, at least!
I'm so very sorry you had to go through this. I know how you feel, I'm in MS also. 
