I Finally Left My Overpriced Hair Salon!
When I get my hair cut, it comes to $31 and I tip $6. I usually get it cut every seven weeks or so. Now, this might not seem like much to some of you, but I live in the midwest where haircuts are relatively cheap.
I used to go to Snip ‘N Clip, but then I started going to Beauty Brands. I accidentally got placed with a “Master” stylist instead of the mid-range one I requested (they charge based on the hair stylist’s experience), but I kept going. Then, my hair stylist switched salons, and I followed her.
Now, I’m really not a “hair person,” and I don’t have anything fancy done. In fact, I probably wear my hair in a ponytail about 50% of the time. I’m currently growing it out to donate it to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths Program (http://www.beautifullengths.com/), so my need for an expensive haircut is even further diminished.
I was talking to a friend about this recently, and she confided that she visits Fantastic Sam’s and is very happy with them. I’d been thinking about leaving my hair stylist for a while, but have been a wuss about it.
Then, the opportunity presented itself. My hair stylist is moving! (Not that I’m happy about that, but it gives me an out to switch to a less expensive place.) Of course, she told me she was leaving and scheduled an appointment for me with another person at the salon in nearly the same breath. So, I was scheduled for another expensive appointment, which my previous hair stylist would be in the salon for (she was too booked to see me another time herself before she left).
Well, the replacement stylist had to cancel, and I told the appointment setter that I didn’t wish to reschedule because I’m going to look for a less expensive salon now that my former hair stylist is moving, but that if it doesn’t work out, I’d be back. Free at last!
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