avoid if you're looking for wigs
Saturday, June 09, 2007
It's not Beverly Hills, it's Oakland..this i didn't mind. i went into the place looking for a wig. i'm ethnic, thus it was difficult to find the type of wig that wasn't "glossy" or just plain "wiggish"..never found one..When i walked in, the Asians can barely speak English.
I was directed to go to the "wig room" which was basically an open space with a counter. An old woman was helping people find the "right" wig. i sat in horror watching this old asian woman telling several clients at different times: "This rook good" "This rook good on you"..There was one woman in particular, a heavy set African american lady whom the wig lady donned a brassy blonde fall wig on. When the "Wig lady" walked away ..the young lady looked over at me and asked "Excuse me, what do you think?" i gave the "slash across the throat" gesture..she said, "I thought so"..i pointed to a wig that was far more fitting..she tried it on, and liked it..
i realized the wigs that the "Wig lady" says "rook good" are the most expensive in their collection - which wasn't saying much..i tried on a few, and didn't like the selection at all, just cheap wigs..as i was walking out, the "wig lady" said "you pay one dolla" it was for the wig cap..these were strewn on a desk, and you had to put them back when you were done...they actually looked like used black knee-high stockings..
i gave her $20.00, she didn't have change, pointed to the front to go get it..at the front the woman said, "you have to wait for someone to buy something, i can't give you change"..so i walked out..there was hardly anyone in there TO buy anything in the first damn place...
Pros: great ethnic hair product selection
Cons: when the wig lady says "rook good"..find another wig..