***I would say the rating is actually between a 2.0 to 2.75****
I can only comment on Debbie's services.
I made an appointment at the JCPenny salon at Dulles, and was able to get my hair done that day. I was looking for a African American stylist that could do my hair quick and relatively inexpensive. I am currently in between weaves, and I just wanted to get my hair done to hold me over until I get my next one, and I didn't want to drive all over creation. In addition, some back ground on my situation, I am currently growing my relaxer out so I have about 3 - 3 1/2 months of new growth.
When I arrived she asked me what I wanted and I told her. She was finishing up another client, then we got started. She washed my hair and put a deep conditioner on it. During the wash, she made a comment to another stylist that the last customer didn't pay her, which she meant a tip. She left the area to see if the customer had left the store and was coming back to give her money. That was interesting and slightly unsettling, and sort of rude. I'm not sure of the other woman's situation whether she was happy with her services or what, but to go search out a tip is a bit much.
Anyway, Debbie is somewhat sloppy when washing hair. I didn't leave soaked, but I felt like there was water flying everywhere. Also she is somewhat heavy handed when doing hair. She kept telling me to bring my shoulders back, and sit back and relax, which I was sitting as far back in the chair as I could, so not sure what that was about. She kept grabbing my head and pulling it to where she wanted it to be. It didn't hurt, but I def felt like she wasn't able to to my hair it it wasn't exactly in the position she wanted. It was a bit odd and really annoying.
She curled my hair with the marcel curling irons. When she was done, she combed it out, styled it and then started walking toward the front saying, "come on baby" so I could check out. Meanwhile I was thinking, okay you didn't want to hand me a mirror and let me see my hair or make sure I liked it before walking to the front. Whatever.
While I was checking out, I thought it was a bit weird that she stayed at the front, almost like she was standing there to make sure I gave her a tip of some sort. Like a silent intimidation. I can't really verify that, but that's just what I thought considering her actions before (and also there was talk with other stylist about missing tips. Not sure but last i checked tips were voluntary and given usually based on the service received).
Anyhoo.. overall it wasn't a horrible experience. It accomplished what I wanted. I just wanted something quick and (somewhat) inexpensive to hold me over until my next weave, and I didn't want to do it myself. My hair was clean and it smelled good, and she got it as straight as she could without pressing it, which was good, but did I leave out of there thinking "wow my hair is laid out!" Absolutely not. I didn't come here with high expectations for the style. I would go back but only if I had a semi-fresh relaxer and I knew exactly what I wanted and how to achieve that look. Needless to say I will not be back for a while because 1st I'll be weaved up for a while, and they will not touch my natural hair, do any sort of chemical service or cut my hair.
BTW- there were 3 African-American stylist when I was there, so I could possible try someone else, but I don't have a lot faith in their skills..... unfortunately. read more