I should have known when I pulled up to the salon for my hair appointment that the empty building was not a good sign.
I should have known when I called the number of the salon and the girl who answered laughed and told the other girls she "forgot to tell another client they moved" and the whole salon filled with laughter in the background, it was not a good sign.
I should have known when I arrived at the strip mall and saw a basically vacant parking lot that it was not a good sign.
I should have known when the girl who was suppose to cut my hair at 4:30 finally emerged from the "break room" pregnant, and red eyed and puffy faced that it was not a good sign.
I should have known when she was washing my hair and banging me in the face with her large boobs that it was not a good sign.
I should have known as she was cutting my hair and in the middle of doing so started crying uncontrollably and then ran out of the salon that it was not a good sign.
I should have known when the other girls all rolled their eyes and said, "Not again!" and did rock, paper, scissors to see who was "going after her this time" that it was not a good sign.
I should have known when the girl that "lost" in rock, paper, scissors shouted a very colorful expletive it was not a good sign.
I should have known as I watched the very animated conversation through the window between the 'loser' and the pregnant girl it was not a good sign.
The conversation between the stylists over the whole situation included things like, "she really should just quit" and "did you see what she did to that lady's hair the other day" and "she is going to get us shut down, if she doesn't stop this" I knew it was NOT a good sign. When she finally came in and apologized and told me that she just "accidentally" cut about 5 inches off of my hair instead of the 2 inches I had asked for, it was NOT a good sign. But when she left me in the hands of the three other stylists and one of them said to me, "I going to be honest with you, it's not looking good", as they were trying to "fix it"....THAT was a REALLY terrible, horrible, no good, very bad sign.
Actual text message between me and Cecily :
First message sent when I arrived at the first salon:
Me(4:33pm): Is it a bad sign when you u show up for your hair appt. and they have moved?
Cecily(4:42pm): Haha. That made me laugh. And yeah probably not a GOOD sign anyway! :)
half hour later....
Me(5:12pm):OK so how about when the pregnant girl cutting your hair starts crying uncontrollably and runs out of the salon?
Cecily(5:13pm): No way! Did she come back?
(((i was unable to respond right away, I was in shock...what was going on?!?!)))
Me(5:31pm): Yes. I will be blogging about this...holy cow its not cute. they are trying to fix it.
Cecily(5:32pm): Oooo. I'm sorry!! Is it working? The fixing I mean?
Me(5:37pm): "I'm gonna be honest with you, it's not looking good"...direct quote!
Cecily(5:38pm): Oh my HELL. What did she do?
Me(5:42pm): I'm not sure I think I may have blacked out. I can't believe I am making jokes right now. Dude this is my hair!
Cecily(5:43pm): I am so so sorry!!! Do they at least have someone else trying to fix it?
Me(5:45pm): dude, there are 3 girls working on my hair right now. Seriously I just looked at the floor..I'm pretty sure the back of my head is bald right now.
Cecily(5:47pm): Oh my gosh!! I don't even know what to say other than I'm sorry!! Again!
Me(5:48pm): This stuff only happens to me. thanks for the distraction...TTYL.
Cecily(5:48pm): Good luck!!
Me(5:49pm): Thanks...chocolate. Must. Have. Chocolate...or a gun.
Cecily(5:50pm):Chocolate. I choose chocolate.
So at 6:45pm I have super short hair, not even close to what I asked for. The pregnant girl has come in and out of the break room to check on me and apologize over and over again. And 3 girls have all taken a turn trying to fix what she did to my hair and talk trash about her whenever she is not in the room. I learned:
1. pregnant girl's "sugar daddy" owns the salon
2. sugar daddy is also the baby daddy and is married
3. sugar daddy is NOT married to pregnant girl
4. sugar daddy's wife just found out about the baby 4 days ago
5. pregnant girl is a hot mess...
I did not ask what happened with the other bad hair situations that pregnant girl created. I was too skeeeerd.
As I was putting on my jacket one of the girls handed me a 'bill' for $68. I looked at her and said, "How about I give you $20 and NOT mention the name of your salon when I get home and blog about this tonight?" She only nodded...I dropped the $20 and here I am.
Note to self: Pay attention to the signs or you may just end up with ANOTHER bad hair cut.
*EDIT* I have just woke up from a Girl Scout cookie induced coma. I have worked through this with a Rootbeer Float and a sleeve (ok, box) of thin mints. This might just be the sugar talking, but I think I can get through this. The timing for a bad haircut is not fabulous but dude, its only hair.
79 comments:
HOLY CRAP!!!!!! I swear to you, that is right out of a movie! Seriously.
I'm STILL so so so sorry!!!!!
P.S. I keep thinking I should say "What can I do?" but that is just silly. There's nothing I can do. Scratch that. I'll bring you chocolate on Friday. And a $5 footlong.
Oh noooo! I am so sorry, hon!
You should totally Yelp about this!
Oh my GOD. I am so, so sorry. I think I might have been crying at the point where the girl said "it's not looking good" and I'm pretty sure I would not have even been as generous as to offer $20 to them. Hope it grows out fast for you!
Oh my Goodness! I cannot believe this happened to you again! I would not have even given $20, except I guess those girls who TRIED to rescue it should get something to split!
I recommend lots of product. I start with mousse, blowdry, flat iron, slap in some stiff stuff or manipulative, and spray the heck out of it. Try a flip on the ends, if you don't like that, rat the top and go for the turn under. Good luck.
and what a horrible week to have this happen, when you need your confidence. Remember, your hair is NOT you. Plus, every time I go short, people ask if I've lost weight. You may find you like it.
{{{BIG HUGS}}}
I really do care, but I also just realized that I'm moving up on the comment rankings, and I need some more to be number one ;D
noooo. that totally happened to me a few years ago. i did not laugh. i cried. and then i rocked the wynona look for a while and it worked out ok. i am sure it is not too bad, just wear it with confidence and you'll look great!
OMG! I would be in FREAK-OUT mode. See this is why I almost never get haircuts.
I'm so sorry. Loads of chocolate okay? Loads and loads.
And they gave you a bill? I'd of had no fear getting over my "I hate confrontation" for that one!
OMG! I don't even know what to say. And, to think, I was actually thinking of going to a salon to have my hair done for the first time in like 15 years. Ummm. maybe not.
We need a pic. It's not that bad, is it?! I'm an optimist. Plus, I'm watching Sinead O'Connor on tv, and you know she has that shaved head.
Love what you did about the bill! Here's hoping it grows out quickly. Lots of hugs and chocolate kisses.
You were so cool about it. I think I would have given THEM a bill! All I can say.... at least it wasn't color. If that is what happens with a cut I can just imagine what happens with a color!
OMG! I am soo sorry that happened to you.
I would have handed the bill back and said "This is not looking good."
I wouldn't have paid a dime.
I am so sorry that happened to you. Bad haircuts just aren't funny. (I'm sporting one myself)
LYMI
Oh my goodness! I cannot believe that actually happened to you. That is one of the craziest things I have ever heard! And then they tried to charge you $68?! Unbelievable! I am so sorry.
I cannot get over what happened to you! You poor thing! I have often said to myself that if someone starts whacking away at my hair, I'll just get up and leave...but, it's not that easy, is it? I really feel for you! I'm not sure I would have paid a dime! The good thing about it is that hair WILL grow back! Hope things look a little brighter for you today!
I can't believe they had the nerve to charge you for that. And pregnant girl was probably expecting a tip. :)
More chocolate is a good idea.
That's terrible. I can't believe they tried to bill you!
I'm with the others. I don't think I would have paid them anything... that really stinks. I hope it grows fast. I'm sure you'll rock it though.
Oh no! You can make it work! You're Mamarazzi damn it;0)
My heart goes out to you...but I'm sorry...that is funny stuff!!
What a nightmare!!! How does your hair look???? I can't believe that they wanted to charge you 68.00???
You go girl for standing up and paying 20.00!!!!
Julie
This is another one of those times when words just do not suffice. Sorry.(But, you did give me a chuckle!)
Oh I am so sorry. Geez, that girl is messed up.
I feel kinda bad for getting Thank you for sharing....note to self, Don't let anyone with that description come near my head with scissors.
You PAID for that??? I would have walked out on them. Is it wrong for me to want to see a picture?
EEAAKK!! The drama ... sorry!
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I'm stopping by via SITS to say "hello".
Have a great day!
Way to be optimistic!
I think I would have been bawling and probably screaming if I was in that chair.
I also don't think I would have left the twenty. I so can't believe they tried to bill you the whole amount! What nerve.
So Sorry for your bad hair cut... I would not have paid for it ... 20.00$$ was way to nice of you! Chocolate does make everything better! HI from SITS
Bad situation all around. Sorry your hair took a chop over it. I'm so glad you only paid $20. I would have paid the whole bill and then been mad at myself for doing it.
i am seriously dying in laughter. oooops. i think i peed myself. will remember the el prego psycho lady balling sign in the future. thanks for the advice. sorry about your hair, but i find chocolate and heath bars really do well for getting over a bad do!
I can't believe they even asked you to pay the bill!! I hope things look better in the morning light.
Oh my word. [do I even dare to ask for a picture?!?] I wouldn't have even given them the $20!!
OMGosh, I am so sorry this happen to you. I'm still in shock that they gave you a bill and for $68!!!
I would have handed it to the pregnant girl and told her to pay it.
Oh my gosh...I do not know what to say...I think you were generous to give her the $20.
Do I dare ask ..even shorter then yo wanted...how does the cut look?
OH.WOW! I can't believe they were going to actually charge you! YIKES!! Time to find a new salon, I think.
WHat a nightmare! Thank goodness my best friend is a hairstylist and does my hair.
Oh my goodness! That is terrible... but I hope you don't mind that I laughed uncontrolably throughout the entire entry and then sent the link to a bunch of my friends... :)
You have a great attitude about it... make it a great day!
Wow I think you were super generous to even give them the $20. I hope you can find something you like in your cut :( but I have to admit, it did bring on the LOLZ
oh my goodness! How horrible! What did you hubby say when he saw it? He didn't laugh did he?
A picture would be awesome, maybe the next time you are on a sugar thin mint high you might lose all rational thought and post a pic for us!
Oh no! I'm sure that wasn't funny at the time, but it is a seriously funny story. Mini soap opera.
they are sooooooooo lucky you did not mention the Salon Name....
I would be giving them a "what-to-for" on your behalf!
So sorry!
HOLY CRAP! you have perhaps the 100% WORST LUCK with Haircuts! i'm SO SORRY!
maybe you should go short and sassy like me!?! it's hot i promise and SO EASY!
seriously ROTTEN HORRIBLE CRAPPY LUCK!
NOT GOOD!
did i say that SUCKS!
and seriously DRAMA! that chick is screwed! and love that you paid a fraction of the price to NOT give the name on your blog! hilarious!
they should have fixed it and said it was FREE! WTH? they SUCK!
Hey there! My sister recommended your blog. I'm so so sorry about your cut. I think I would have had a complete emotional breakdown (worst than the pregnant stylist!). I must say though, I really enjoyed reading it. I'm officially a follower, in the most non-creepy way :)
I am SO sorry. I thought things like that only happened to me. Thank goodness for G.S. cookies, right?
Oh, that really sucks! But thanks for the funny, descriptive story!
"This too, ..... shall [grow]"
HAHAHA, you kill me! That is so sad! I am so happy to have a SIL who does awesome and we can gossip about the weird family members and laugh while she gives me rockin' hair colors that I pay for in making her scrapbooks!
That sucks. But it will grow back. At least you only paid 20 bucks!
oh I am so sorry!! holy drama....I cannot believe that girl and her story!! and her boobs hitting you in the face....!
um...picture please! You got to see my mommy spice haircut. It can't be too bad.
also...poor you! bad haircuts do the opposite to self esteem that good haircuts do. sad. I hope you find a way to make it cute!
I've been there.
Only I will proudly say the name of the place to anybody that asks. It's a CHAIN... and I'll never go to a single branch again, because of how horrid an experience it was. And it happened TWO DAYS before my sister's wedding. I think I'll have to blog that someday... I still haven't. And because of that AWFUL experience, I haven't cut my hair in three years.
I should have paid attention to the signs, too.
Only the stylist that butchered my head wasn't a pregnant hot mess... mine was a fresh-out-of-prison meth addict. Found THAT one out a day too late...
LOADS of hugs to you!
(And good for you for not paying that horribly high bill!)
Good for you not paying the bill! I would have been all indignant and not had the guts to tell them off right there.
So sorry!!!!
Oh I am so sorry about the haircut, but you made me laugh. And as you mentioned in your edit, it will grow back! Gotta stay positive! At 1 inch per month (approximately) you can get those 5 back by August...just in time for a sassy summer style (just not from there, ok?)
Would you totally hate me if I told you that I giggled throughout that entire post?
BUT IN MY DEFENSE...it really was your style of writing that had me laughing, not the actual situation.
I also experienced moments of horror and sympathy...honestly!
But YOU, my dear -- YOU make me laugh.
Is it too much to ask to see pictures...??
(again -- please don't hate me...you know I love you...right?)
Is it just me, or did you also have the impression that I am Harriet, didn't acutally read the post? LOL!
I came back to see if you were brave enough to post pictures yet. I hope you've got a box of Samoas waiting in the wings.
Alright, I just wrote a NOVEL comment and it didn't post. Some LAME error. Perhaps it was sparing your feelings as I asked to see pictures like others above. I'm SO SORRY, you totally do not deserve this especially now. Try and enjoy some more thin mints and think of NY! It's coming and you're gonna have a blast especially with Cecily! She's a crack up! Love you girl!
I wouldn't have even given them a $20! You poor thing. I feel for you. But at least you are able to laugh about it, and, your're right, it is only hair!
OMG, what a drama filled mess. True, it's only hair...but come on...the girl should have known better than to start cutting your hair :-( Hope that babymama, wifey, & sugar daddy can all get along, ha...good luck with that one. Funny about the $20, I'm going to have to try that next time I get back customer service, thanks for the tip. And hope you can do a little something with your hair. Mine just got cut so short, I can't barely even put it in a ponytail, so I have to fix it every morning, ugh!
Jamie :-)
I would not have even given them $20. They are BEYOND unprofessional!
Oh bless your heart. I'm sure it's not as bad as you think.
Someone once told me the difference between a bad cut and a good cut is 2 weeks.
Give it that long and then see how you feel about it.
Hello! I am visiting everyone who visited my blog this week and wanted to stop by.
I totally LOVE your blog. So much fun here!
That is one for the record books! Are. You. Serious?
I would have died, I would be at home right now, in bed, dead from a broken heart.
I can't believe that happened to you, but I'm sure your hair is still cute, do we get to see a picture of it at least?
WOW!! That is aweful! Haircuts are the worst - Good thing you are a major babe and look good with any hairstyle! But still - that stinks!
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry!! What a CRAZY story!!!
Wow, things like that really happen in REAL life??
And what is it with you and Meg getting the all time worst hair cuts? From the all time most screwed up (literally, in this girl's case) hair dressers?
Wow. I am really tempted to go to beauty school and cuts y'alls hair.
all I can say is "wow!" I am so glad my roomate cuts my hair - he knows I know where he sleeps - so it's always a good cut! ;)
Beautiful, I know you hate it but it is only a bad cut for that reason. You look super cute and you rock the look no matter what it is! I love you.
Oh, wow! Sorry! The same thing, well sort of, happened to me a few years ago. I wanted something different,but not to drastic. I told the girl I want it shoulder length but not too short that you have to shave my neck..... well
bet you can tell what came next.... bzzzzzzzzzzz
So I totaly sympathize! I just cried and ate a lot of chocolate!!
Take care!! ;0)
I'm so so sorry! You know I'm a hairstylist...
I just wish we lived closer.
Maybe you could get a cute a-line or something... ???
But you are right, it is hair and it will grow. Small silver lining...but at least there is one. :S
I can't believe they charged you! Is it really bad that I still want to see the haircut? I mean maybe it's not so bad? You're so confident that you could pull off being bald, I bet. Just keep eating chocolate! Hair grows back. :)
*hugs*
OMG! i needed thatafter my day...
that girl is a hot mess and she messed with the wrong mama! heck, i can't think i would even have given them a twenty or that they had the nerve to charge you!
Oh my gosh!! You have got to be kidding. I would have made them pay you $68!! What a joke!
Goodness gracious! I wouldn't have paid anything!! When they handed you the bill, you should've laughed and walked out.
Oh. My. Gosh. That is unbelievable! I so hope that you don't absolutely hate your hair!
I love your response to the bill! Perfect!
This is just hilarious. And perfect. Oh boy.
Only you could make this funny!
HolleAnn~
OMG!!! First of all your writing style is funny so I was laughing at this as I read, but not at the situation and what happened. OMG!!! I would not even have paid the $20.00!!
Hi, I came here from Daryl.
I am fortunate that I have never had a BAD experience like yours. I have had a couple of bad dye jobs (one was self inflicted!)
OMG!!! I'm so sorry! WOW. I don't know what I would have done! It does look cute though! Seriously! And if you don't like . . .it will grow back! I guess you aren't going back to that place evah!!!!
OMGoodness, I am so sorry. I am REALLY proud of you for refusing that 68.00 bill though. wow. the nerve that they wanted to charge you.
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