I really fell hook, line, and sinker for these reviews, and you know what? I did get a fantastic haircut. Probably one of the better ones I've ever gotten. However, Simone just seemed...annoyed. I'm perfectly fine with someone having an off day, but she seemed this way both times I went. My first visit, there was another girl working there who seemed new (can't remember her name). Simone was very short with her to the point it made me feel uncomfortable for the girl. Then, Simone had the new girl style my hair after the cut (if memory serves, there was no one else waiting). Not the end of the world, but as a new client I expected and wanted to see how Simone would style my new cut. That said, Simone was very thorough, having me stand up when I was done and snipping at the odd stray to make it just right. I appreciated this. So if Simone was a little aloof the first time I went, the second time I went she was downright unsociable. Now, I don't need to make a new BFF out of my hair stylist, and in fact I quite prefer knowing that she's concentrating on what she's doing, but the one word responses and no initiation of conversation made me feel unwelcome. I felt like I was too much of a boring, suburban mom. I don't think I'm that way, but even it that was true, I'm certainly not gonna pay someone to make me feel that way! I'm not paying to be coddled either, but I don't think pleasantness is an unreasonable expectation. \r
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Clearly, more people love Simone than not, so I don't how or why I ended up having the experience I did. Ultimately, it's left me torn. Grin and bear it for a fab haircut? Maybe. Cut my losses and move on? Possbily. Learn to temper my expectations next time? Definitely.
Pros: Great haircut
Cons: Could have been a little friendlier
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