Beauty Services Turn Ugly in the Wrong Hands

You have always considered yourself fashionable. Finally you have a little money to burn and want to step your personal style up another notch. You bought the new Alexander Wang tote, the Helmut Newton pencil skirt, and the A.L.C. blouse to get you started. It is time for hair and makeup! You decide to get some professional help to complete your transformation from girl next door to hip sophisticate. Young, polished, and professional is the mantra you want to adopt with a little help from a beauty guru or two. 

Online you research cosmetics lines and salons paying attention to their reviews and galleries. You add images of your desired new look to Pinterest for inspiration. Angelina Jolie's picture is the epitome of natural chic. Her face is minimal, sultry, and luminous. Rihanna's picture encapsulates the power of a sharp haircut. Her pixie is edgy, classic, and modern. You are no ingenue or rock star but surely these looks are achievable with expert direction. 

Your makeover day has arrived. Your chosen cosmetics line is legendary in the industry. Every color is at their artists’ disposal and every application technique is crafted to perfection. Your selected salon is a best kept secret with a cult following. Executives, models, and artists round out 

their client profile. Why do you exit the doors of both establishments feeling like you just broke up with your boyfriend? The makeup artist made you look like a drag queen despite you hinting “approachable” every step of the way. When the hairstylist swiveled the chair around to the mirror you resembled every other client being serviced that day even though you kept repeating “punky”. 

Almost every woman has had experiences similar to these. Incompetent beauty professionals are to blame. Professional women spend their hard earned money and their precious time in the hands of “experts” who do not listen, do not deviate from one prescribed look, and do not set aside their egos to service their clients effectively. Ladies, never leave any service unhappy or demand a refund. Never forget, “the customer is always right.”
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