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Post by lumo on Apr 20, 2016 1:25:17 GMT
I'm finally getting my hair cut. It's been like 5 years. I'm nervous. I'm going short.
I wanted to go to the Aveda salon nearby, but they're booked up until after we get back from vacation. I wanted to get this done before vacation.
What was your experience with Ulta? Good, bad, or (but hopefully not) ugly. I can get in with them tomorrow at 1pm.
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Post by rst on Apr 20, 2016 1:42:03 GMT
Honestly? Mine was bad. But that doesn't mean your experience will be.
I was disappointed that the stylist didn't listen to what I wanted in terms of cut, she seemed obsessed with trying to get me to color my grey (was never in my plan) and she then proceeded to give me a regulation middle aged suburban haus frau cut with way too much product in it. I hated it enough to go back to have someone fix the poor cut in the back, but they were kind of snooty and rude (though they had to admit that it was uneven), so my business goes elsewhere.
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Post by myshelly on Apr 20, 2016 1:45:46 GMT
Bad.
Like my experiences with Supercuts have been better with my experiences with Ulta.
And I really hate that (at least here) the salon chairs are just out in the middle of the store with no separation/privacy.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Apr 20, 2016 1:46:26 GMT
I went for the first time after my having my gall bladder out last summer, before I went back to work, because it seemed like it would be a nicer experience than trying to get into MasterCuts or Cost Cutters. It was nice-- a shampoo and blow dry are included. But I also decided I could start splurging on a hair cut. My stylist charges $37. My problem was always that the people at Cost Cutters and MasterCuts usually didn't listen. And Cost Cutters always has a good 30-45 minute wait, and never take my "appointment" on time. Last time I was at Cost Cutters, my stylist was the only one there-- so she had to keep answering the phone and the door.
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Post by Kymberlee on Apr 20, 2016 1:49:43 GMT
Bad. Very bad. I wanted my hair done before vacation also and couldn't get in to my regular stylist so I went there because they could get me an appointment. Big mistake. I had to sign a release that basically stated that they weren't responsible if they jacked up my hair. I should have left immediately, but I was desperate. The lady that did my color was an older woman who was obviously not up on trends and she was just terrible. I left the salon with a head full of bleach blonde, trashy locks. Nothing like the honey gold highlights I wanted. So no, no matter how desperate you are, find another salon.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Apr 20, 2016 1:52:36 GMT
If you have time, find someone with a cut close to what you want and find out where they went. You'll need to be realistic about your hair type. If what you want is mostly on women with hair nothing like yours it's not going to look the same.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 1:58:49 GMT
Bad - my stylist had to keep leaving me hike cutting my hair to help other staff who didn't know what they were doing. The place was dirty, they all chatted loudly about how bored and tired they were, and I left looking like Shirley Temple.
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Post by lumo on Apr 20, 2016 2:04:32 GMT
If you have time, find someone with a cut close to what you want and find out where they went. You'll need to be realistic about your hair type. If what you want is mostly on women with hair nothing like yours it's not going to look the same. I'm not wanting fancy...very-low maintenance. I think I want kind of a choppy bob with bangs. I have a pic. Y'all are making me nervous.  |
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Post by pmm on Apr 20, 2016 2:09:21 GMT
My friend has a daughter that recently graduated from beauty school. They asked me to be her model for her second interview at Ulta. I loved what she did with my hair. I have made appointments to go back and see her. But, the pricing structure at Ulta is much higher than what I am used to paying. It was $17 to get my bangs trimmed. Hair cuts start at $48.
Your experience will depend on the individual doing your hair not Ulta.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 2:10:16 GMT
I have a great lady at Ulta, but she was my stylist before going to work there. I agree with others opinions on the overall atmosphere. They can get down right bitchy.
If C didn't work there I'd have gone to Supercuts.
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Post by jengels999 on Apr 20, 2016 2:10:52 GMT
I had a great experience at my Ulta. I went the first time and got the first appointment available. She did a great job, and is still my stylist today, even though she now has her own chair in another salon.
Janell
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Post by annabella on Apr 20, 2016 2:15:34 GMT
I wouldn't risk a bad cut with a new stylist right before a vacation. I learned that lesson with hair color I hated and was stuck with for all my Italy pictures.
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Post by kristi on Apr 20, 2016 3:19:16 GMT
I went to a senior stylist/colorist @ Ulta & was very happy with her. She moved to a different salon after being there several years & I followed her. She has been cutting my hair for over 7 years & I never would have found her without Ulta.
I would be more concerned about the experience of your stylist vs the store they work in.
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Post by Zee on Apr 20, 2016 3:30:36 GMT
Like any salon, it will just depend on the skill of the stylist you get. I lucked out and found a great one at Ulta the first time I tried them, but I quit going after my DD finished cosmetology school. Saves me a ton of money--Ulta isn't the most expensive place I've gone, but it's definitely not the cheapest.
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Post by valincal on Apr 20, 2016 3:35:14 GMT
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Post by M in Carolina on Apr 20, 2016 4:12:54 GMT
I've not gone there, but I've noticed that the different stores I've gone to in different states never have a lot of clients, no matter how busy the store is or at night or weekends when most salons are packed.
I would have never believed it, but I've had great experiences with Regis (one of their local locations is in Walmart). They do have novice hair stylists that I've had bad cuts with, but the two stylists I normally use are extremely well trained in colour and cuts, Regis pays for top rate continuing education seminars, and their prices are very reasonable--I tip them very well, and they charge me for standard dye and highlights and give me full head highlights.
I've also found some great salons by checking my area groupons. I google the salons to see how upscale they are. Many of the coupons are by new stylists at the salons who are just trying to increase their clientele.
The best cuts/colour I've gotten is when I bring in a lot of photos to show exactly what I want--absolutely necessary for dramatic changes--like when I go from shoulder length to a pixie, etc.
It's difficult to verbally explain what you want--short around the ears, etc. can mean different things to different people.
ETA: I also check the websites of my favourite salon products. If you like Aveda, there's probably more than one salon in your area.
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