I honestly wish I had read a review like this before booking because it would've saved me almost…read more$170 and months of growing out my hair. This was my first time here. I had seen all the amazing reviews, looked through the salon's Instagram, and even checked out Tristy's page beforehand. I remember thinking, "Her work looks pretty good." Since I specifically wanted layers, I booked with her because she was recommended for them. Looking back, I couldn't have been more wrong.
I came in knowing exactly what I wanted: long, blended layers, a U-shaped cut, lots of movement, and face framing. I also made it very clear that I did not want a V-cut or choppy layers because I didn't want my ends looking thin. I repeated this several times, and she kept saying she understood. While Tristy was nice, I honestly felt like she was trying to get through the appointment as quickly as possible. I had even arrived early, but the consultation still felt rushed when I was explaining exactly how I wanted my hair.
The salon itself was nice and had a good atmosphere, so I honestly felt like I was in good hands. After she finished, she gave me a full round-brush blowout and took a picture of the back of my hair. It looked great, and I left the salon happy. When I checked out, though, I was charged $150 (almost $170 with tip) instead of the $100 I had originally been quoted. The extra charge was never explained, but since I liked how my hair looked at the time, I assumed it was because of my hair length and didn't question it.
The first time I washed and dried my hair myself, my heart honestly sank. The layers were uneven, choppy, disconnected, and looked much closer to a V-cut than the U-cut I had specifically asked for. The back had movement, but it wasn't soft or seamless. Before anyone says, "That's just how layers look," no, they don't. Layers can have movement without looking choppy. Mine didn't.
What upset me the most wasn't just the money. It was spending almost $170 and still NOT getting the haircut I asked for. I had spent months growing my hair out because I wanted a beautiful layered haircut. Instead, I lost length, ended up with uneven layers, and walked away with hair that looked nothing like what I had envisioned. I eventually went to another salon just to fix it. Ironically, I left that salon happier than I ever left this one.
I'm writing this because I relied on the "good 4+ stars" reviews and Instagram before booking, and my experience was completely different. Tristy was nice, but being nice doesn't make up for a bad haircut. I wouldn't recommend her to my closest friend, let alone anyone looking for layers. If you care about your hair and you're booking for layers, don't book with Tristy. This was, without a doubt, the worst salon haircut I've ever had.