50 People Who Came Back From A Beauty Salon Probably Having A Worse Day Than You (New Pics)
We all want to look beautiful. And there’s no shame in that. Sure, some of us might prioritize natural looks while others embrace the creative liberties offered by make-up. But at the end of the day, looking good makes us feel good. However, there’s sometimes a massive disconnect between what you want and what a beauty salon worker envisions… or is able to accomplish with their (limited) skills.
Here at Bored Panda, we’ve collected some of the most egregious examples of beauty salons messing up their clients’ make-up and hair, and completely ruining their day. Scroll down to see just how bad things can get when employees don’t get the training that they oh-so desperately need.
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Paid $63 For This
Asked for layers (like a butterfly cut) and curtain bangs… I think she hated me.
The Cut I Requested And The Monstrosity I Was Given
Is It Just Me Or?
What matters the most is that you’re personally happy with your style. If you think your hair and make-up and clothes look fabulous, then ignore all the haters. The fact of the matter is that it’s impossible to make everyone happy. No matter how trendy or avant-garde you are, there will always be someone out there who’ll have something bad to say. So it’s best to ignore the critics and be honest with yourself: the only person you have to impress is you.
I Don’t Know What Is It About This... But The Makeup Just Looks Like She’s Melting
This Eyebrow Trend Needs To End
The eyebrows? What abvout the lashes? the lipstick? the foundation??
Found On A Local Makeup Artist And Beautician Page. The Look Was Called “Sunset Eye And Soap Brow”
However, the main issue is when there’s total miscommunication between you and the people working at your local beauty salon. The odds are that if you’re at a salon, then you’re either getting ready for an important event or you want to completely change your look. So you want to look beautiful, fresh, and stylish. And if the results don’t match your expectations, you might feel frustrated, and embarrassed, and your day might genuinely be ruined.
My Hairdresser Screwed Me Up So Bad And Cut Off Half My Hair, Help (For Reference, The First Picture Is What I Asked For)
Not sure if the cut would have been possible anyway. Her hair seems a little too thin for it? But even then, the hairdresser should have told her that. Poor woman 😳
Lady Asked For The Left Pic And Ended Up With The Right Image
Recovery After A Haircut From A Family Member Who Claimed They Used To Be A Hairdresser
Turns out she was a hairdresser’s assistant for a year in the 1980s.
The picture in the right is what happened to her in the past. The picture in the left is her hair "recovered" now, so it's longer because it's been some time and she had a new haircut that fixed it eventually. It's not what she asked for VS what she got, it's her hair in both. But yeah she should've put the photos in a different order so it would be less confusing
There are a few possible ways to deal with those utter salon disasters. The path you choose will depend on who you are as a person. For instance, you could embrace the awful, utterly horrible situation and decide that you will not let this define you and you will not have your day ruined by the epic fail that is your make-up and hair. Instead, you can choose to accept the funky new style and rock it as best as you can. This takes a very mature mindset, high emotional intelligence, and an aptitude for comedy. Heck, this’ll be a story to tell all your friends.
She Has To Cut It Now Because It Ruined The Hair Itself So Bad
So This Nail Tech Does My Friend's Nails, And Her Nails Are Always Beautiful, So I Went To The Same Lady. But, God, Do They Look Horrible
They would look horrible even if done by a professional at that length and colour.
Was I Wrong To Leave A 1-Star Review For This Hair Dye Job? $140 And They Told Me It Was "Impossible" To Get The Dye Off My Neck, Forehead, And Ears
Without even trying and it would come off "eventually". I have a major event in a few days and I am busy scrubbing my head raw tonight.
My salon puts vaseline and/or a cotton band around the hairline. I also do this to dye my hair at home. With the Vaseline the dye won't stick to your skin 🤗
Alternatively, you can confront the salon worker about what the heck just happened. No matter how upset you are, try to remain calm. Be as friendly and diplomatic as you can. Screaming and yelling at someone who’s trying to do the best they can (or has a poor understanding of style) is not going to make the situation any better. Instead, try to explain what you expected. Look for a path out of this disaster together with the stylist. Maybe they could even get some of their coworkers’ advice on how best to proceed.
My Family And I Had Pictures This Day, So I Went To This Makeup Artist And Couldn't Do Anything But Laugh Because Clearly, She Had Me Messed Up
Worst $50 I’ve Ever Spent
Those Light Eyebrows And The Orange Face
However, if you’re feeling emotionally drained by this whole debacle, you could simply smile and pretend that everything is all right. Then, after you leave, either head to another salon to fix the fiasco, or get in touch with your friends to figure out what the heck you should do. It never feels good to throw away money and feel like you got utterly ripped off. But you should only confront the stylists if you feel comfortable doing so.
What I Asked For vs. What I Got
Sorry but i laughed hard at this. To be constructive, i´d say your hair could use less washing and more coconut oil.
Those Lips. This Makeup Was Done In A Studio
My Girlfriend Asked For A Balayage Ombré With The Color Of The First Photo. This Is What She Received
They then denied her a refund and later pressured her to change her online review in person.
As you go through life, you’ll inevitably face embarrassment and failure. Developing emotional resilience, embracing those uncomfortable feelings, and moving past them is a useful skill to develop. No matter if we’re talking about beauty salon fails, bad days at work, or arguments with the people you love, you’re in control of how you react to these situations.
Often, we feel bad because things happen differently than we envisioned. Or hoped! Sky-high expectations can motivate us to strive to reach our goals (and, let’s be real, they’re fun to daydream about). However, they can set you up for disappointment. It’s better to set realistic expectations.
What I Asked For vs. What I Got
That t-shirt kinda makes it look like she did it herself 😅 but jokes aside that would make me cry if someone did this to me. These kind of hairstyles should be done by well known professionals or at least with credentials, someone you know who's a client or something. 😕 These things don't come cheap 🥺
A Hairdresser Approached Me At The Bar And Said She Could Cut My Pixie Better Than It Was. I Went To Her. She Gave Me A Bowl Cut. Before On The Left, Bowl Cut On The Right
The Left Is The Group Of Reference Pics. Right Is What I Got. The Bottom Right Is When I Went To A New Salon A Few Months Later
This one is a much better usage of inspiration pic. Indeed you got done dirty the first time. Glad you found a better professional.
According to Verywell Mind, the most essential thing when it comes to getting out of the expectations versus reality trap is awareness. The first step is becoming aware of your own expectations. Try to think about where these expectations came from and how (un)realistic they were, to begin with. If your stylist genuinely messes up, it’s on them. But if you wanted VIP tier services from someone new to the business, then you’re in for a sad awakening.
This Two-Color Lip Combo Is Just So Bad
I Asked For Long Layers. Please Help
How can a literal stylist not cut layers properly?! I have been cutting layers for myself since I was 13(15 now). This is beyond my understanding
My $85 "Layered" Haircut. The Hairdresser Curled It At The Salon, So I Didn't Notice Till I Straightened It Out
Ah yes.. I never get my hair curled at a salon specifically for this reason. They can hide anything that way 🤷🏻♀️
If you’re ever disappointed by the results, sit down and have an open chat with yourself about what you truly value in life, and what makes you happy. Perhaps the situation isn’t as dire as you think it is. So long as you’re not constantly comparing yourself to other people (from friends and coworkers to e-celebs) and being grateful for all the things you do have in your life, you should be fine.
In the meantime, it can save you a ton of headaches if you’re able to spot poor stylists before you even sit down in their chairs. You should probably consider seeking another person’s services if the employee you’re talking to is rude and unprofessional, and is clearly disinterested in what you want or need. Similarly, if your stylist appears to be incredibly nervous, you may want to consider asking for their more composed colleague to take over.
That Dirty Contour... And Oh God, The Lips
The Lashes
Honestly, the lashes are the least of her worries. Everything is wrong, skewered or off.
This One Was Posted By A Local Makeup Artist. Yes, It Is The Finished Look. Check The Number Of Likes
Though everyone makes mistakes from time to time, it’s best to look at your stylist’s track record if you’ve worked with them before. If they’re clearly lacking the necessary skills, constantly botching up your requests, and are unwilling to apologize and improve, you should take your business elsewhere. Meanwhile, if they’re also gossiping about their other clients behind their backs, you might become their next target for criticism the moment another customer walks through the door.
Asked For This... Got This Instead
Whats with the long strands, looks like it was done with a lawnmower
I Really Don't Know What To Say About The Brows
I Got Married At A Luxury Resort During Covid Times, And This Is The Look The Not-Cheap Makeup Artist Tried On The Maid Of Honor
Which of these fashion disasters did you think was the worst of the bunch, Pandas? Have you ever had to deal with any serious make-up or hairstyle fails? Swing on by the comment section and share your experiences.
In the meantime, if you’re still hungry for some legendary beauty salon mess-ups, feel free to check out Bored Panda’s earlier features right here and over here.
What I Asked For vs. What I Got
That's is very annoying but luckily you're saved by the fact that even so your hair is so beautiful
Should I Ask For A Refund A Week Later?
First of all they totally over-processed her hair and second of all it looks like the hair stylist took a weed whacker to it. A professional stylist will be frank with you and let you know if a certain cut or colour will not work. Also, I see that they are Fullmetal Alchemist fan.
Stop With This Yellow. She And All Her Commenters Are Justifying This And Saying It's Because Of Her 'Tan'. Tan Or Not, This Isn't Her Shade
I Got My Nails Done… I Asked For This But Received This Thing
I Rarely Get My Nails Done So I Was Really Disappointed When A Local Business Completely Ruined Them
Hairstylist Told Me Layers Are Supposed To Look This Way… Am I Crazy For Thinking This Looks Weird/Bad?
I asked for a haircut I didn’t have to use heat on or style with products and she cut off a ton of hair and left me with this.
Wasted $400 + Tip And Have Spent The Whole Day Crying
Haircut Expectation vs. Reality. Paid $35 (Was Going To Get It Permed But Almost Nobody Does Perms In Our Area)
Stylist also burned my head with the hairdryer and it hurt for several hours.
Stumbled Across This Instagram Profile. She Asks Money For This. Nails At The End
Was she a 3 yo because if so thats amazing doing mommys make up and nails
They Did Me So Dirty At My Favorite Salon. Never Going Back Again
“That’s Not Where My Part Is,” I Said. “I Don’t Want Layers,” I Said. “Don’t Cut It Wet,” I Said. No, He Did Not Get Paid. Nor Was He My Usual Stylist
What I Asked For, Versus What I Got, And How I Fixed It
She has significantly less hair than the model. There's no way it looked that full.
Give Me The Diamond
I Love The Trick Of Putting Tape Over Baby Hair, But That Foundation Shade Is Not Her Color. I Did Check Her Profile, And It Said "Makeup Artist" In The Bio
Is the tape supposed to be semi-permanent, or was it left on by accident?
Paid $700 For The Stylist To Do This To Me, She Insisted They’re Identical. What I Asked For vs. What I Got
I Just Got These Done Yesterday And The Strokes Look So Long And Straight
This is how I would do it. Someone who doesn't know sh*t about eyebrows. 🤷🏻♀️ Let's put a little like here and then one of here, lalala.
What I Asked For vs. What They Left Me With. I Had Virgin Hair And Now My Hair Won’t Even Hold A Curl
"I had virigin hair" <--- that there is the problem dear! Her eyebrows are super dark. I know next to nothing about hairstyling but I do know you're not supposed to go from dark brown to blonde in a single session. Did the hairdresser not warn her? Did she not listen to the warning?
From A Local Facebook Page. Lady Went To The Salon. Brought In The Picture In The Left. Walked Out With The Picture On The Right
Looking at the picture on the right it looks like a cheap home dye job on mostly grey hair. There's no way a professional stylist did this.
How Can I Be More Clear With A Stylist? This Is What I Asked For vs. What I Got
Again the internet strikes by making folks believe this can be their hair too. But like you said, it depends on the hair, the condition, and the experience of the stylist. And it will be EXPENSIVE. Be warned, if someone tells you they can do it for cheap, it will come out cheap.
My First Hair Salon Trip In Two Years Went Horribly. What I Asked For And What I Got
Yesterday Marked The First Time I’ve Cried In A Salon Because My Nails Were So Bad
How on earth did they get That much on the fingers? And of course, why wasn't it cleaned off?
The Nails I Asked For vs. What I Got
So I Went To Get My Hair Cut On Sunday, And I Didn't Notice That The Person Who Did My Hair Screwed Up The Back Of My Head. The Front Is Fine But The Back Looks Like This
The Day I Learned About The Difference Between Barbers And "Beauty" Salons
So I'm going to guess that if she had went to an actual barber she would have gotten a better result?
I Think I Got A Bad Haircut/Layers. Am I Right Or Am I Just Psyching Myself Out?
More Of That Local Makeup Artist Near Me, It’s The Brows, Foundation And Lack Of Blending That Gets Me
This must all be family and friends or people without internet right? Who'd see this on the website and still book an appointment?!
What I Asked For vs. What I Got
The braids weren’t even on the right side or parted right. I ended up taking them out after 2 days because I still couldn’t laugh or move my eyebrows.
Always ask for photo evidence of the stylist doing such intricate braids
Could Not Imagine Going To A Professional Salon For This Cakey Mess
Balayage Hair
I Wanted An All-Over Blonde. I Always Get All Over Blonde. I Went To Someone New This Time
Not only did she not give me what I asked for at all, she cut a giant chunk out of my hair as her idea of "texture". I told her I wanted an icy blonde. All over. She preceded to do this. I am beyond mad. This was done on the 13th, my hair doesn't feel damaged, how soon can I get it fixed?
ASAP and please start using a hair mask every 3-4 hair washes. When it gets fixed, the botched bleach will feel dry. That is why I suggest lots of moisture and the hair mask.
I Thought I'd Share My Botched Hair Styling
Once again, your hair is much shorter than the model. And much thinner. Wavy hair than reaches the shoulder blades nearly reaches the the waist when straightened. You very much lacked material here. The color is so different i hope it was not based on the inspiration pic, cause this would be a steal.
Bad Salon Dye Job. This Is How I Left The Salon
Got My Hair Done On Friday And Washed And Straightened It Today. Why Does It Look Like This? She Did A Half Balayage And It Was $300
She Paid For This
I Like The Connection Between The Eyeliner And The Eyebrow
A little beside the point, but nice to see a picture where the acne scars are visible! However, much lighter makeup fades them better. I'm talking about my own experience.
Moment Of Silence For The Worst Acrylic Set Of My Life. A Usual Lady Was Sick And Was Going On Holiday That Eve. Could Fit A Bus Through The Gap Between My Nail/Tips
£25? I Wouldn’t Pay £25. This Is At An Actual Beauty Salon
Don't people know what this popular style of super heavy internet trendy makeup looks like in reality? They don't realize that what they see online is filtered and on a tiny screen and under bright lights and not up close. As Cher says in Clueless, they're all "Monets". They look good from afar but up close they're just a big mess
Bride Done Dirty. Bad Color Match, Poorly Applied Lashes, And Beef Lips
First Time Getting Gel Done, Should I Ask Them To Fix It?
Meanwhile… What I Asked For vs. What I Got
My Nails Are Nothing Like My Reference Photo. I Still Paid Full Price + Tip
I asked for the original photo above, and the one next to it is the one I ended up with. I paid 55 dollars for the set and 15 for the guy's tip. I’m too much of a pushover so I didn’t ask for a discount because of how awful they look. just decided I won’t be going there again.
What I Asked For vs. What I Got
How Can I Change My Hair - Just Got It Done Last Week And I Hate It
It looks OK to me. Not nearly as bad as some of the others. This seems like a case of high expectations.
What I Asked For vs. What I Got
Went To A Hairstylist In Oshawa. The First Picture Is How I Looked Before, The Second Is The Picture Of How She Cut It... I Just Needed A Little Trim. I've Been Crying The Whole Time
Had To Go To A New Nail Tech Because Mine Was On Holiday. My Honeymoon Set Is The Worst I've Ever Had. What Do You Think?
It looks like there's been 2-3 weeks of growth already but this was fresh out of the salon. They blamed shrinkage from a faulty lamp but I watched her apply it like that. She didn't apply the top coat to the whole of the nail, it stopped short by a few millimeters.
Luckily, I got a refund for this shoddy job.
Got The Worst Shellac Manicure Of My Life And My Nails And Cuticles Ruined
These were my natural nails with overlay.
He kept cutting my cuticles with the drill too, ugh.
I was today years old when I learned that a salon might take a DRILL to your NAILS!!!
The Worst Experience I’ve Ever Had. These Are The Nails I Left With
I Feel Bad For The Person Who Paid For This. There Are Yellow Spots On Her Foundation
I Look Like A Coconut Head. Obviously, I’m Making His Face. But Also Help. I’m So Sad And Don’t Know How To Fix This Horrible Cut
That one haircut suits her. She may be unhappy with it. But it is not bad or unflattering.
Makeup Artist Gave Me This Look For My Engagement Photos… I Cried And Then Washed It All Off.. Ended Up Having To Do My Own Makeup
Please excuse the face I’m making - I was VERY upset. I can look back and laugh at this now.
Purple Blonde And Red/Orange Are The Same, Right?
What I Got vs. What I Asked For. Atrocious Thick Chunky Highlights. Please Tell Me How It Can Be Fixed (Salon Or Otherwise). I Feel So Low
Can be fixed by time-travelling. In the early 2000s, this would have been considered a look.
The Salon Did A Haircut Worse Than I Do Myself At Home
This Was My Bridal Trial. That Eyeliner Tho
What I Asked For vs. What I Got
I have to admit it looks great! It's just not the same colour as the reference.
Is This A Balayage? I Asked For A Balayage And Paid $300 For This. My Mom Doesn’t Believe Me When I Say It’s Not What I Asked For
What I Asked For vs. What I Got
I´d say the hair is too thick for this kind of cut. And too short.
Terrible Experience With A New Stylist
I’m just needing to vent. Also hoping this can serve as a lesson to anyone trying a new stylist. It may be common sense but I was so tired last night that I failed at this miserably: Look at your hair closely before paying your stylist. I’m currently sobbing while taking out these horrible braids after spending 6 hours in the chair, 40 dollars on hair, and 210 to the stylist (she charged 190 and I gave a 20-dollar tip). This was done yesterday. You can see what I asked for versus what I got. The braids she put in are so lopsided and messy, I immediately burst into tears. I just moved to a new state and have been having trouble finding a stylist to do my braids so after finding someone who does my blowouts really well, I asked her if she can braid my hair as well and she said yes! She agreed to the style no problem but I wish she would have just told me the truth about her capabilities. It’s totally okay not to know how to do everything! It was really sketchy because looking back I’m realizing now that she purposely turned me away from the mirror and rushed me out when she was done. She finished at 11 pm so I thought she was just tired and I certainly was exhausted too. See the screenshots for the whole interaction. I’m glad for the partial refund but still so much time and money wasted. My self-esteem is shot. I’m extremely upset and insecure. Speak up for yourselves in the salon!
Help! I Just Want To Cry! Do I Let Her Fix It? What Would You Do?
Omg guys, I just want to cry! I went to a new hairdresser yesterday and she had really good reviews and she was really lovely and sweet but look what she did to my hair!
I've included a photo of what I wanted and what she did, you'll know which is which. When she was blow-drying my hair I was NOT smiling like I usually do when the hairdresser is blow-drying my hair at the end of an appointment.
And she said she wasn't happy with it and I started pointing out what I wasn't happy with and she said she can fix it but not today because she's worried about the damage to my hair. So she initially said next week, but I said I need to go out on the weekend and she said in two days.
Now you're all going to get angry over this next part but... I still paid her $350. I don't know why I know I shouldn't have but at the moment I gave her the benefit of the doubt and trusted she will fix it. Plus she was so nice and sweet and kind throughout the appt and she was so apologetic, I just didn't have the heart to get mad at her! I hate myself for that! She also said she would give me a free hair treatment which is an hour appointment.
When I got home I YouTubed what she did. At the start of my appointment, she said that a full head of highlights would cost $250, but because I wanted a balayage look she would have to tease it so it would cost $350. I don't know anything so I agreed. Then when I googled it, it's called easy highlights, then YouTube's it and there's no difference except you tease the top of the hair first! Why did that cost me an extra $100?
My Sad Wedding Makeup That I Paid $50 For
Saw On Instagram, She Paid For This For A Wedding
Bridesmaid Makeup: What I Asked For vs. What I Got
Failed Balayage
Went to the hairdresser, for the first time in 10 years. First time doing anything else than just cut. I asked for a natural balayage for some depth etc. I went to a curly hair specialist hoping they knew how to handle my hair. I'm very disappointed with the result but I don't know if I could've expected better. I think it looks dirty. Is there anything I can do? Should I go back?
Compared to many on here, I think this looks lovely. I am a minimalist and prefer natural looks though.
The Nail Polish Color I Asked The Nail Salon vs. What I Got
I requested to put an almond shape and tan color instead of the pinkish one, so maybe it’s my fault, but the ombre color was not followed.
ive done rhese myself at home. im 13. with a DIY beetles kit. how do you mess this up? to me its not that hard to do
Can You Believe This Is After They Fixed It?
It’s The Mascara On The Lid & Rough-Lined Lip For Me
What I Asked For vs. What I Got
My wedding is in 2 days & I went to go get my nails done today. I showed the tech the picture of what I wanted & after a couple hours, I hate them. Is it rude for me to have them?
Ugh, Not What I Asked For… #7 Is What I Asked For And This Is What I Got. The First Coat Didn’t Look So Dark. Why Am I So Bad At Speaking Up? Should I Go Back?
These are my bday nails and I wanted something bright and fun.
What I Got vs. What I Asked For? They Charged $25 Extra For The “Special Design”, $150. What Do Y’all Think
Don't Abandon Your Nonverbal Autism At The Hair Salon. What I Asked For vs. What I Got
Hairdresser Messed Up Bad
I asked for pastel pink and what I got is not pastel pink. What do I do?
I Asked For A Chocolate Balayage And I Got This. Is This Fixable? I’m Going Back To The Salon Later Today And I’m In Tears
Am I Wrong For Being Very Dissatisfied With My 2nd Hair Trial? Pics At The Top Are What I Asked For. This Was $100 Including The Tip
OP needs hair extensions to add volume and length to recreate the top look. I'm su
What My Girlfriend Wanted vs. What She Got
What I Asked For And What I Got
There are a multitude of reasons that these things don't work out, and I won't rule out lack of skill. First, the model in the photo was styled by a highly-skilled professional. A lot of influencers get free or cheap deals to promote those people. Second, they are nothing like you. I mean, your hair could be entirely different in its composition. I have thin hair and pointing to a photo of a model with thick, full hair isn't going to change mine. Third, the photo was altered, which, unfortunately, is the world we live in. It becomes nearly impossible to replicate. So if you go into your hairdresser, looking for a style that requires multiple steps that cost a lot of money, but for a bargain, and your hair composition is not the same and the photo your referring to is touched up, don't expect the thing! Again, these are examples of the worst cases and of course a lot of blame is on the stylist.
There is alot of added hair also to thicken it up too
Load More Replies...When it comes to hair, you shouldn't assume that you can get blondes from dark hair in one treatment. The professional should also make it clear to the client. likewise, if you want light pink hair, the journey is even longer.
It's more "look at this botched job". We're nothing but sympathetic to the victims because most of us have gone through a disaster or two.
Load More Replies...My hairdresser always makes sure I am okay with the colour before applying it to my hair (she has samples of each colour to show me)
I'm in my 40s and have cut my own hair since high school. I have been thinking about going to a salon for a decent cut and style. This just gave me so much anxiety that I'm over the idea.
I am totally shocked by a lot of these comments. These beauty salon treatments are abysmal. Worst I've ever seen. And then the ridiculous comments come back saying that the stylist did the best they could. No they didn't, or if they did they deserve to be sacked immediately followed by immersion in perming medium and boiling in coconut oil.
This makes me appreciate,the one and only stylist in my new tiny town, never returning my calls and texts. I wanted to do something new and fun to my hair and I bet I would've ended up on this post. I'd rather dye my own hair and have my hubs cut it at home. That way if it doesn't turn out I only have myself to blame.
In so many of these the hair looked dull and dry obviously from over processing.
Some of these are bad, some are unrealistic expectations. Some of the makeup is how influencers look in real life. They use filters and Photoshop on cakey makeup for glam looks. It's not going to look great up close & contouring is an awful trend- looks great in certain angles online, but somewhat awkward in real life. I'm getting my haircut for the first time in 3 years next week- wish me luck!
Seems there are a lot of justifications for the failures in this article. Yes, they are not the people in the photo. If the "highly skilled professional" doesn't explain that the patron will not receive the same look then it is on the so-called professional. These people pay a great deal of money for a certain look, if it can't be achieved it should be said. Honesty over greed.
So, what I've taken from this is that most stylists have no clue how to do balayage.
My sister begged me for a year to get a soft perm...which would have made me eligible for this post - maybe she was just trying to sucker me into it for putting soap on her toothbrush like 10 years earlier.
There are a multitude of reasons that these things don't work out, and I won't rule out lack of skill. First, the model in the photo was styled by a highly-skilled professional. A lot of influencers get free or cheap deals to promote those people. Second, they are nothing like you. I mean, your hair could be entirely different in its composition. I have thin hair and pointing to a photo of a model with thick, full hair isn't going to change mine. Third, the photo was altered, which, unfortunately, is the world we live in. It becomes nearly impossible to replicate. So if you go into your hairdresser, looking for a style that requires multiple steps that cost a lot of money, but for a bargain, and your hair composition is not the same and the photo your referring to is touched up, don't expect the thing! Again, these are examples of the worst cases and of course a lot of blame is on the stylist.
There is alot of added hair also to thicken it up too
Load More Replies...When it comes to hair, you shouldn't assume that you can get blondes from dark hair in one treatment. The professional should also make it clear to the client. likewise, if you want light pink hair, the journey is even longer.
It's more "look at this botched job". We're nothing but sympathetic to the victims because most of us have gone through a disaster or two.
Load More Replies...My hairdresser always makes sure I am okay with the colour before applying it to my hair (she has samples of each colour to show me)
I'm in my 40s and have cut my own hair since high school. I have been thinking about going to a salon for a decent cut and style. This just gave me so much anxiety that I'm over the idea.
I am totally shocked by a lot of these comments. These beauty salon treatments are abysmal. Worst I've ever seen. And then the ridiculous comments come back saying that the stylist did the best they could. No they didn't, or if they did they deserve to be sacked immediately followed by immersion in perming medium and boiling in coconut oil.
This makes me appreciate,the one and only stylist in my new tiny town, never returning my calls and texts. I wanted to do something new and fun to my hair and I bet I would've ended up on this post. I'd rather dye my own hair and have my hubs cut it at home. That way if it doesn't turn out I only have myself to blame.
In so many of these the hair looked dull and dry obviously from over processing.
Some of these are bad, some are unrealistic expectations. Some of the makeup is how influencers look in real life. They use filters and Photoshop on cakey makeup for glam looks. It's not going to look great up close & contouring is an awful trend- looks great in certain angles online, but somewhat awkward in real life. I'm getting my haircut for the first time in 3 years next week- wish me luck!
Seems there are a lot of justifications for the failures in this article. Yes, they are not the people in the photo. If the "highly skilled professional" doesn't explain that the patron will not receive the same look then it is on the so-called professional. These people pay a great deal of money for a certain look, if it can't be achieved it should be said. Honesty over greed.
So, what I've taken from this is that most stylists have no clue how to do balayage.
My sister begged me for a year to get a soft perm...which would have made me eligible for this post - maybe she was just trying to sucker me into it for putting soap on her toothbrush like 10 years earlier.