Imagine this: You’ve just had a long, relaxing session at the hair salon, and you’re feeling fabulous. But then, you’re hit with an unexpected surge price because your appointment ran into the salon’s busiest hours. Would you pay up or put your foot down? ♀️ ⏰ This is exactly what happened to one woman, who decided to stand her ground. Let’s dive into her story…
The Hair Chronicles: A Backstory

The DIY Salon at Home ♀️

The New Mommy Struggles

The Natural Hair Salon Discovery ️♀️ ♀️

The Appointment Day ♀️

The Unexpected Delay ⏰

The Surge Price Bomb

The Standoff

The Aftermath

The Doubts Creep In

The Update

The Unseen Surge Price Policy

The Future Plans ️ ♀️

A Tangle of Expectations, Time, and Tips ♀️ ⏰
So, what’s the verdict? Was our salon-goer right to refuse the surge price, or should she have paid up and tipped as planned? The situation certainly stirred up feelings of frustration, confusion, and doubt. And while she’s learned a thing or two about salons (and saloons!), she’s still left wondering if she was in the wrong. Let’s see what the online community has to say about this hairy situation… ♀️
NTA. Don’t pay more for their tardiness, stand your ground!

Salon surge pricing: a scam-y charge scheme or a fair tactic?

NTA: Hair salon’s surge pricing seems like a setup/scam.
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NTA: Waited over an hour, overcharged, and argued with. No tip!

Salon tried to scam customer. Look for other options.

NTA: Hair salon started an hour late, wanted to charge extra.

NTA. Salon should have informed about additional cost for delay.

Hair salon fails to apologize for delay and tries to upcharge.

NTA: They should have informed you about the extra cost ♀️

Surge pricing at hair salon is ridiculous. NTA for refusing.

Salon made me wait over an hour past my appointment time! NTA

Cowboys and hair salons? ♀️ Let’s saddle up for some laughs!

“NTA. No stylist should surprise you with additional fees. “

NTA. Salon should know what to expect with your hair.

No tip for a late hair appointment? Totally justified!

Salon appointment started over an hour late, NTA for being upset

Outrage over surge charge and disrespectful late start. NTA!

“NTA. Hair salon’s bait-and-switch with surge price is unacceptable. “

Hilarious mix-up between salon and saloon sparks laughter

Salon mishap! Customer suggests discount for long wait time.

NTA customer slams salon for greed, bad business

NTA. Hair salon kept you waiting for an hour, charged more. Fishy!

NTA, blameless for late appointment. Tipping culture is confusing

NTA for being surprised at the wait time and extra pricing ♀️
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NTA – You made the appointment for a non-surge time.

Unfair hair salon tactics, NTA for not tipping. ♀️

Hair salon makes customer wait and tries to overcharge. NTA!

“NTA. Stylist should have waived surge charge for delayed appointment.”

Surge pricing at salons? NTA for questioning their website transparency!

NTA. Anecdote: Salon running late, tipped for graciousness and service ♀️

NTA: Agreed upon price, but don’t burn bridges.

“Nope. Nope. Nope.” Black salon tricks and a satisfying revenge.

NTA. Waiting over an hour for an appointment? Unacceptable!

NTA: Salon’s policy is discriminatory and not industry standard

NTA: F that!! Typical unprofessional behavior with natural hair hairdressers

NTA. Salon running late for 9:30 a.m. appointment

Surge prices without notice? Not cool! NTA

Customer waits 1 hour 45 mins past appointment, salon wants to charge extra? NTA
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Unannounced price surge and bad treatment after generous tipping

Unfair surcharge at braid salon? NTA, 4c gal shares experience. ♀️

Stylist slams salon for surge pricing and running behind schedule. NTA.
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NTA, punctuality matters!

“Surge pricing” at a hairdresser? Scam or fair business practice?

Un-4C’n the drama: Who’s to blame for the price rise?

Black woman stands up against unfair hair salon pricing

Salon vs Saloon: A Hair-raising Mix-up! ♀️

Customer calls out salon for long wait and price increase.

NTA for being frustrated with late start and surge pricing

Outrage over ‘surge pricing’ at hair salon. NTA, fiery response.

NTA. Bad business practices lead to lost clients and bad reviews. ♀️

Saloon showdown! Who’s the culprit?

Salon starts late, demands more money. Customer rightfully upset. ♀️

NTA. Discrimination and scamming. Avoid this hairstylist.

Late stylist and price surge? NTA for being upset!

INFO: Did you go over your appointment time?

Salon tries to rip off customer with time-based price increase
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Customer demands discount for late appointment start.

NTA: Shady business practice? Your hair, your rules! ♀️
