My rating is much lower today than it would have been just a mere two weeks ago. Gary Allen has been a great place for me, a black woman, to get regular haircuts. However, today i was unable to be seen on time for my appointment; because apparently the wannabe hairstylist, Vessa, did not feel ""comfortable"" cutting ""ethnic"" hair. My hair is relaxed, therefore when it comes to cutting it, there is very minimum difference between my hair and I guess its call ""unethnical"" hair. However, she wouldn't even touch my hair. Anyways, I was there waiting until Jessica came to the rescue. She did an excellent job. The front desk was also great in finding someone who felt ""comfortable"" doing my hair, and also giving me credit for having to wait. All in all, my experience today made me realize that Gary Allen actually doesn't put much importance on ethnic hair. Apparently the stylists regularly attend classes to stay in touch with the trends, but I guess styling ethnic hair isn't something they are required to feel ""comfortable"" with.
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