So I mentioned yesterday that-- I chopped off all my hair! I had touched on the fact that my hair was 22 inches long last week. But my hair is very thick and curly/wavy, and it was taking for-ev-er to actually style it, and I'm pretty lazy. But I wanted to grow it out for my friend's wedding in India. But I figure, her wedding is almost 6 months away, it will grow in some by then (my hair grows pretty fast), I don't feel like pretending to style it anymore, and I could donate it. So I decided to chop it off.
I went to Jean David Louis salon. I had this coupon that was expiring that day from Living Social. The deal was $12 for $25 worth of service- and I called before and learned that a haircut was only $27.
Now, this salon has several different locations in NYC. I went to the one closest to where I was (duh). And they were so incredibly unhelpful!!! They had a note posted saying that they were no longer accepting the Living Social deal. When I asked them about it, they changed their story several times.
First they said it was expired- but I pointed to the expiration date on the notice that they had posted that clearly stated the expiration date was June 25th.
Then they tried to tell me that Living Social had cut the deal early, and that if I had an issue, I had tot take it up with them; it wasn't the salon's fault. I almost believed this line, because there was a time when Living Social offered a coupon to a place that closed down by the time I went to use the coupon. However, they were very nice about it and refunded my money with absolutely no problems.
But then I asked if this was the case with all of those salons. I asked them to call one location- they said it had closed down. I asked them to call another one, they tried to tell me that I had to call. "No, it's your salon chain, YOU call your other location." So the guy did. But there was this other woman who worked there, who I think was the hairdresser, who kept talking in our ear (my mom joined me), so we couldn't hear the conversation. The guy hung up and started talking to the hairdresser in Spanish. He was saying that the other salon was accepting the coupon,...but the hairdresser was saying to tell us that the other salon wasn't accepting the other coupon either so we would pay full price.
Well, weren't they in complete shock when my mom interrupted them...in Spanish! She said something to the effect of "I know what you're saying you know. And I have to say you have very poor customer service. Now, I want the name of the manager of this establishment [wrote it down]... and so you know, I am reporting you to the Smaller Business Bureau for your complete lack of customer service/ disrespect for your customers." (I understand some Spanish, but I don't speak it, but this is the gist of what she said.)
So off we went to the other location, and there was this wonderful hairdresser named Angela. I told her I wanted to see how short it would be if she cut off 10 or so inches so I could donate. It looked shoulder length, so I told her to do it. But then after all the shaping/styling, and my curly texture, the front pieces are at my chin, and it's even shorter in the back! But I really do like it. And everyone who has seen it has complimented me on it, saying that I look older (in a good way), more mature, and more sophisticated. I've also heard the words "Fox", "Diva", and "Bombshell" being thrown around...talk about an ego trip! But I was a little self conscious, so it definitely helped!
Without further ado, before, during, and after pics!
Miss Long Hair Don't Care!
choppity chop!
my hair is thick! this is about half way through- you can kinda see me wincing!
the amazing Angela, shaping and styling
playing with my new do!
finished product!
I should also mention...I didn't tell anyone I was even remotely thinking of cutting it that short. I had mentioned to a few people that I had a coupon, but would only be getting a trim. I only told my mom when we were crossing the street right before walking into the salon. She stopped dead in her tracks before I urged her along as we were about to be roadkill. And I didn't tell C at all. In fact, when he asked what I did to it I purposely fibbed and said I got a trim and a blowout! So you can imagine his surprise when he came to pick me up at the train station and I walked up with a super short, curly do!
Honestly though, he did say he preferred short hair on girls! But I've never
ever had my hair this short. I think he was in shock for about a day or so. He seems to like it now though!!And I
love how easy it is to style- I can literally wash it, add some mousse, and be on my way!
Have you done any surprise or impulsive makeovers? Or have a hair success or horror story? I'd love to hear it!
