We started furloughs this month at my job and I am trying to cut expenses where I can. Therefore instead of going to my fabulous salon in Little Italy where I can enjoy champagne and chocolates (http://hyde-edwards.com/) I went to Supercuts.I just needed a haircut, nothing fancy, so I was happy to go and spend my $15.95. But it didn't turn out quite the way I wanted…
They take me right away which is good because they don't accept appointments. The "stylist" asks what I want done and I explain that I just need a trim.
"Do you want to start with a shampoo?"
What kind of a question is that? No, just go ahead and cut my dirty hair.
So after the shampoo she asks if I want a 5 minute scalp massage. Ok, obviously this costs more money so I decline - I am like totally savvy.
She cuts my hair and does a decent job. Not that you can really mess up cutting 4 inches of straight hair. She begins to blow dry and asks if I want it flat ironed.
"Nah I'm good."
"But I would really recommend it. Your hair isn't gonna lay flat on it's own."
Thanks - didn't realize that's what a flat iron was for.
So I said ok and she finished my hair.
Other than the screaming kids running around and the foul smell, it was quick and easy and cheap.
Or maybe not.
I go to the counter to pay and she rings me up.
"That'll be $41.95."
WTF?!?! Are you serious?
"Wait…how much was the haircut?"
"$18.95"
I just sit there looking dumbfounded and she sits there looking dumb.
"Do you want a breakdown of the services?"
Duh.
"Well you got a shampoo, a blow dry, flat iron, it all adds up."
Supercuts Sucks
OH! I see - thank you for explaining all of that to me AFTER the fact.
"Actually it should've been $57 but I gave you a discount since it was so quick."
Well thank you very much. Hell I pay $60 at the fancy salon with the alcohol and free food.
I begrudgingly give her the money and leave.
It's not until I am in my car that I realize I didn't leave a tip. I hesitated for about 1 second, felt guilty, and then said "fuck it" and left.
Was I wrong???
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