Picture this: you’re excited for a hair appointment at a salon that specializes in your hair type. You’ve budgeted for the service and a generous tip, but things take a turn for the worse when the stylist tries to charge you a surprise surge fee. This 26-year-old woman with thick, coarse, and coily 4C hair found herself in this exact predicament. She refused to pay the additional fee and skipped the tip, sparking a debate over who’s in the wrong. Let’s dive into the details of this hair-raising story. ♀️
A Long-Awaited Salon Visit
Mom to the Rescue
DIY Hair Care
New Mom Struggles
Finding the Perfect Salon
Generous Tipper
An Appointment Gone Wrong
Budgeting for the Big Day
Running Late ⏰
Surprise Surge Fee
Standing Her Ground
The Stylist’s Argument ️
No Tip, No Problem?
Partner’s Perspective
Searching for Validation
Salon Showdown: Who’s in the Wrong? ♀️
So, who’s really in the wrong here? The woman who refused to pay a surprise surge fee and withheld her tip, or the stylist who tried to charge extra after running late? The woman’s partner thinks she should’ve just used the tip money to cover the surge fee, but she feels it’s not her problem. The salon’s policy on surge pricing wasn’t clear, and the woman had prepared her hair in advance to make the process easier. Now, she’s left wondering if she’s the one at fault, as she’s not familiar with salon etiquette. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this hairy situation… ♀️
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