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After another bad haircut where I came out butchered due to a total breakdown in communication I am ready to open my wallet next time and spend some extra money on a hair stylist who actually can speak to me in English and so we can discuss my hair and it's challenges.
Here in the Washington DC area, immigrants who have serious language issues have taken over the hairstyling business. Unless you are willing to pay over $40 for a simple haircut at a more upscale salon, I can't seem to find a stylist who actually speaks more than a few words of English.
The worst place is Haircuttery, with Great Clips a close second. On an individual basis the mostly Asian immigrant staff at these salons are nice enough and they try hard to work on their English and conversation skills- but it is not working.
Does the lack of English skills on the part of your local hairstylists impact your ability to have your hair look fashionable and stylish?
somethings you can luck out and pay a way lower price and get a great buy. hair cutting is not one. finding a great hair cutter is worth the 40 bucks or more. bite the bullet and be done with it, find someone who you can talk to and is respectful of your wishes and can do the job well.
Well the lack of your judgement is a bigger issue, IE getting your haircut at Great Clips and the "Haircuttery".
I don't see why you're complaining. Simple solution, open up your wallet. You want something nice, then pay for it.
Also, I'm sure being slightly bilingual sometimes may help you out as well. This is the melting pot by the way.
I'm sure someone that speaks little to no English probably does a better job than Great Clips or the "Haircuttery".
Welcome to reality.
America is no longer a "melting pot". It is more of a "salad" since most of these immigrants are coddled and employed by American businesses with limited English skills.
When I go to my hometown in Minnesota the girls at the budget salons are the woman who decided to not go to college but go to a vocational technical school instead. They are 5th generation Americans and are really feminine and friendly. I have no trouble speaking to them about my hair.
* On a personal basis I give lots of credit to immigrants who come to America and try to live the American dream. But I wonder if hairstyling is the right career for them. Many if not most of the stylists at places like Haircuttery are devoid of personality and are painfully shy. Along with their language issues many appear to have chosen the wrong career field. It would be like taking a job as a Saleswoman or Journalist but being painfully shy.
To me, if you chose the beauty and fashion business strong communications skills are the key to success. Why are these mute women even hired if they can not communicate with clients?
I would NEVER go to one of those chain hair places. People see your hair basically every day and a good haircut and style by a person who actually knows what they're doing can do wonders for your looks. This is coming from a woman who is a mechanic, rarely wears makeup and basically lives out of jeans and t shirts. I still spend $60-$70 on haircuts and I see the same gal every single time because she knows exactly how to tame and cut my crazy curly hair. It's one of the very few things I 'splurge' on.
I recommend staying away from those chain places and actually spend some time looking for a real stylist...it will be worth it.
I recommend staying away from those chain places and actually spend some time looking for a real stylist...it will be worth it.
I agree.
Michele has been doing my hair for over 15 years now. And she's inexpensive.
A shampoo, cut and style are just $19, plus tip!
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