Sabbatical Saturday: Hair Salon

Never underestimate the joys of having someone else do your hair but it is even more joyful if it's a good, relaxing environment along with being at an affordable price.

I was looking for a place to get my hair done because 1) my previous place is too far away (like 40 miles) 2) the place doesn't have an inviting environment and 3) when I go there the stylist is always working on more than two people so my last haircut (just shampoo and cut) took 3 and a half hours. I watched ALL of Sex and the City on my iPod while I was there and that is not a "short" movie. That's a bit ridiculous for $60.

Anyway, decided I to check the "beauty services" section of Craigslist for a new place. I found a place called Papillion Salon. Automatic three bonuses: 1) It is near my house, 2) "Salon" is in the name (so it's probably a nicer environment, and 3) what I need done is on special this week for $40. I then googled them and they had a website, bonus again on the "legitimate" scale.

(EDIT: Ok so I checked again and I goofed: They didn't have a website but I found them here: http://www.carynews.com/ads/8141888/1475162/752396.html so I knew what kind of people to expect when I walked in. Maybe they should hire us at Raleighwood to take care of that...)

So I went there this morning and I loved it. Here's why:
The stylist, Aleishia, did my hair exactly how I told her I wanted it done

1. They offered me water, coffee, and tea and kept it coming my entire visit.
2. Everyone who worked there was so nice and friendly, exactly what I expect in the South.
3. They apologized repeatedly for anything they thought wasn't making my visit perfect.
4. They gave me more coupons for the next couple of trips.
5. It's a local business.

So in exchange for their good customer service I'm recommending them to all of you.

Papillion Salon and Spa in Cary. :-)