This is lengthy, but detailed. I believe if I am going to write a negative review I need to give more information to explain why I am leaving such a low rating.
I am very disappointed with the service/lack thereof I received today at Ireland's Spa & Salon in Lancaster, Ohio (first time almost customer, now currently recommending against this business entirely). The receptionist, Leah, and Taylor the stylist who attempted to provide me customer service/hair service were kind, professional, and reasonable. The stylist Christie who cancelled my service for the day was quite the opposite, and also not my scheduled stylist.
The salon did not have the hair dye that I needed, and would not allow use of my own hair dye in the colors needed. I completely understand if it is against policy for clients to bring in their own dye (even if it is the same brand salon quality dye currently available in other colors at the salon).
The stylist Christie was rude in her presentation of the policy, did not genuinely apologize, pressured me to change my appointment date, presented poor communication skills and customer service skills, was unprofessional - especially for a supposedly reputable business like Ireland's, and would not allow for me to receive service when my request for service was altered to meet the current products available. The change of request I made is a service provided to other clients on a regular basis (hair lightening/bleaching, which she herself has had done, and another lady in the salon was having this service completed while the conversation with Christine occurred). This stylist flat out said no, they couldn't do that, it simply would not work.
I explained that I took time out of my work schedule this date to receive services, and was unsure when I would be able to reschedule. The response from Christie was clear that she did not care, would not assist me, and would not allow for me to receive any service today. I must reschedule.
So I left, without any service provided. This rude lady messed up my hair time - which is supposed to be relaxing and enjoyable, correct?!?
*... And believe me, I tried to make it work - because I rarely have an opening in my schedule like the one planned for today.*
My husband and I have our own businesses in addition to our full time jobs - including current rentals and small retail business, and previous retail experience owning and running our own brick and mortar stores. You do not treat a customer this way - EVER. If the customer is displeased with the service or how they are being treated, you genuinely apologize, listen to their complaints, offer a compromise, and try your best to meet customer requests to the best of your ability. Instead I was sent away with horrible customer service from this stylist, who should have never been a part of my experience in the first place!
The only reason I scheduled an appointment with this salon and not my home salon out of town is due to my busy work schedule, home responsibilities, parenting responsibilities, and in general full schedule - common for many folks. I now know why ladies drive from all over to go to my home salon (and why I have done so for 5 years and will continue after this wretched experience).
My hair dye process is expensive, and I am happy to pay for good service (and tip well might I add, to my husbands dismay at times). Before this experience I was considering scheduling additional services - facials, nails, gift cards for my niece (named Ireland), purchasing a new nail polish color or makeup that caught my eye when I first walked in, etc. At this point I will not be giving this business any of my money due to the poor service and experience this date, nor will I schedule any other services. I highly recommend you find a better salon to spend your hard earned money!
I do understand this is one person who made my experience so poor - and it is possible she was having a bad day. This is NOT an excuse for such poor customer service. One person can most definitely negatively affect your business - this is what occurred for me today, at this point altering my opinions of the business entirely.
I will gladly change my review if this business can show me otherwise. Until then I recommend against this business completely - it isn't worth the risk of a similar negative experience. read more