Can you share some salon horror stories?
Sure. One salon horror story I've heard is about a woman who asked for a simple trim but the hairdresser cut off way more than she intended, leaving the woman with hair that was barely shoulder - length instead of her long, flowing locks. Another one is when a customer got a chemical treatment at a salon and had a bad reaction to the product, resulting in red, itchy scalp and hair that started falling out.
Can you share some nail salon horror stories?
One horror story is about a customer who got a really bad infection after getting a pedicure. The tools at the salon were not properly sterilized. Another is a woman who asked for a simple French manicure but the nail technician was so inexperienced that she ended up with uneven and lumpy nails. And there was also a case where a client had an allergic reaction to the nail polish used in the salon.
Can you share the scariest 'black salon horror stories'?
The scariest could be when a client had an allergic reaction to a product used in the salon. Her face swelled up and she had trouble breathing. It was a really terrifying situation.
Can you share some of the most terrifying hair salon horror stories?
There are some really bad ones. One time, a customer went to a salon and the stylist used dirty tools on her hair. Later, she found out she had an infection on her scalp. It was a nightmare to deal with. Also, I know someone who went for a perm and the chemicals they used were so strong that her hair started falling out in chunks. It was so traumatic for her and she had to cut her hair really short to get rid of the damaged parts.
Can you share some typical natural hair salon horror stories?
Sure. A common one is when the stylist doesn't listen. For example, a woman with natural afro - textured hair wanted a simple style that would enhance her curls. But the stylist forced a straightening treatment on her, ruining her curls and leaving her hair damaged.
Share some salon hair dye horror stories.
One horror story is when a girl asked for a simple brown dye in the salon. But the hairdresser misread the color code and ended up turning her hair bright orange. It was so bad that she had to go to another salon immediately to try and fix it, which cost her a lot more money.
Can you share the scariest BuzzFeed nail salon horror stories?
A really scary one was when a customer found out that the nail salon was using expired products. It was a risk not only to the appearance of the nails but also to the health of the customer. Imagine the chemicals in old polish or glue getting on your skin or nails.
Can you share some funny salon stories?
Sure. Once in a salon, a little girl was getting her hair cut. She told the stylist she wanted to look like a princess. When the stylist was almost done, the girl saw her reflection and said, 'I look like a prince instead!' It was so hilarious.
Can you share some nail salon funny stories?
There was a nail salon where a customer accidentally fell asleep while getting a pedicure. The technician didn't notice at first and continued with the massage part. Then, when it was time to paint the toenails, the customer suddenly woke up with a start and her foot jerked, causing the nail polish to go all over the technician's apron. They both just looked at each other and then burst out laughing.
Can you share some funny hair salon stories?
Sure. Once, a customer came in asking for a 'unicorn' hair color. The stylist was a bit confused at first but then went all out. By the end, the customer's hair was a wild mix of pink, purple, blue and silver. It looked amazing but also really out there. Another time, a little boy got his hair cut and he was so fidgety that in the end, his hair was cut shorter on one side than the other. His mom laughed it off and said it was the new 'asymmetrical' look.
Can you share some funny beauty salon stories?
At a beauty salon, a man walked in thinking it was a barber shop. He sat down and asked for a simple haircut. When the beautician started applying a face mask on him, he was so confused. He said 'I just want a haircut!' but then he just went with it. By the end, he had a shiny face and a new haircut and said he might come back for more 'beauty treatments'.