Take my money...PLEASE!

These days, if you tune into the news, one common theme that you'll hear on any channel is how bad our economy is.

Well...I'm here to tell you that for one hair salon in my neighborhood, the economy must be BOOMING. So much so that they don't need any new business. Must be nice.

On Thursday, I called the woman who's been doing my hair for years...at least a decade, and found out that she has moved...to SACRAMENTO. What?!?

Wow. That came as a surprise. It'd been months since I last saw her since I've been wearing my hair natural and not straight.

So anyhoo...I call and find out that she's not here anymore. Sigh. Now what?

As many Black women will attest, a good stylist is a MUST in ones style arsenal.

Now...I was on the search for a new one.

She suggested another lady who works in the old shop but before I called her I thought I'd try to give the business to a local business. My old hair shop is not in my city.

So I give the local shop a call. Actually, I give the OWNER a call as I had her personal cell phone #. No answer. No return call. Ok.

The next day I call the shop number. Same thing. No answer. No return call.

And I know that they're in business because I drive by everyday. So why didn't anybody return my call. Hmmm. Guess they don't need my money.

So...I call the lady that my old stylist suggested. She was available and was able to schedule me for an appointment. She did my hair and I LOVE it! She did an amazing job. You know what that means...I HAVE A NEW STYLIST!

As odd as I found it that I had to practically BEG the local shop to do my hair, I'm glad that it didn't work out. I know how much they charge and it's 15 dollars MORE than my new stylist charges. So...great service...lower price means a win-win for me.

Let the DIALOGUE begin! Have you ever had to practically BEG a business to take your money?

Talk to me!

Til next time...