1 /5 Jasmine People: When I walked into the salon today, a young lady from across the room asked if I had an appointment. Unfortunately, there was no warm welcome, and I had to share my personal service details with everyone present. After I mentioned that I didn’t have an appointment, she inquired about the service I wanted but only speculated that the next available slot might be at 12:30. Despite my request for confirmation, she only reiterated her uncertain guess. Additionally, no one took my name or any information to secure the appointment. This lack of attention to customer service was disappointing, and I won’t be returning to this salon.
RESPONSE:
Your response suggest a lack of professionalism, and Id like to address them directly. When I entered your salon, I wasnt greeted but was immediately asked what service I wanted. While a couple of feet may seem close, it’s still across the salon, and proper greetings should be standard. She mentioned an available appointment time, but no effort was made to confirm if I wanted to schedule it. An ETA is not the same as an appointment. She mentioned that the next available appointment might be at 12:30, but an appointment implies a specific, confirmed time, which is why I asked for clarification. In fact, another client even intervened to clarify the time I should return, which raises the question: If my presence made anyone uncomfortable, why would someone feel compelled to assist me?
If my presence had indeed caused such discomfort that it affected others, why wasnt service refused immediately? It’s concerning that this issue was only raised after my review.
I walked into your salon with no other intent but to receive a service, and I find it troubling that you perceived me simply walking in as making others feel uncomfortable.
I apologize if my presence as a Black woman made you or anyone else feel uncomfortable. Its unfortunate that Black individuals are often unfairly perceived as having a bad attitude, and I regret that this may have influenced your perception of me.
Lastly, your reference to my other reviews was unnecessary and irrelevant. I am entitled to share my experiences honestly, and this was no different.