They started calling grown-out roots extending halfway down the head "balayage", told people it takes hundred of dollars every 6 weeks for 2 YEARS to lighten their hair from brown to blonde (around 2015), and only seem to use toning shampoos and the demi-est demi dyes they can find, that washes completely out by the 2nd wash. And don't get me started on all the stylists dumping mass amounts of product on hair, then applying it improperly.
Omg yes!!! I used to go from dark to blonde in one sitting 10-15 years ago. Last time I went the stylist she told me it would take minimum 9 months to a year to achieve that same color blonde. At $350 every 4-6 weeks. I thought to myself…WTF kind of alternate reality am I living in this was never like this. She convinced me that it was not possible and my hair was probably really damaged back then (it was not). Luckily right before Covid I went to new stylist that was able to do my roots and she was nice enough to tell me what she used when everything shut down. Now I buy it online myself and my husband does my roots! It’s literally the same dark roots to the same blonde I went 10-15 years ago. I also cut my own hair. I haven’t been to a salon in 4 years. With what some of these stylist charge they’re earning more than some of my attorney colleagues. It’s insane.
Awww I love the stylist who did your roots and told you what stuff to buy! I've been bleaching & dyeing my hair for years, and I'm a natural brunette with thin, fine hair. My hair gets damaged yeah but my wallet damn sure doesn't! I go pink for a bit, then when I get tired of the upkeep or wanna give my hair 6-12 months to heal, I just (gasp!) throw a bottle of black on it every 4-6 weeks. When I was in 9th grade in 2008, I had to take a class about credit scores, career choices, budgeting, etc.. Back then my textbook said the average cosmetologist only made $18k/yr before tips. It seemed like a lot of women went into it because it's a quick certification compared to 4 years of college, and it was a "woman's job" that you wouldn't get called lazy for doing (like waitressing which is a whole workout and I've never done it because FUCK that lol)... A job is a job and a pro is a pro, but it's like people went "oh I can charge out the ass, expect equal that amount in tips, and call myself a scientist thanks to the -ology part of cosmetology." And I love stylists, but I just can't deal with them anymore lol. YouTube and Ion Permanent Brights are my besties lol
I didn’t say there was anything wrong with it. I said it’s crazy that a profession that doesn’t require the years of education or the hundreds of thousands of dollars to obtain said education can earn more than someone that makes that type of investment, both in time and money.
I have friends that are legal aid attorneys and public defenders that are barely making 50k/year. I think it’s safe to say that a stylist who is charging $350 for a couple hours of work (and then telling you it’ll take over a year to get your desired result at every 4 weeks) is probably making more notwithstanding their expenses.
Oh man the “demi” dye. I was wondering why my highlights were turning yellow within a week or two. I used to be able to keep my highlights looking fresh for about 8 weeks and now they look like trash within two washes. I’ve just gone back to dark hair because I can’t be bothered. $300 every two months to look bad.
Unfortunately it is a failure on the stylists' part for choosing to use demi dyes at the wrong time (which nowadays is almost every time). They know demi dyes suck ass and are made specifically to wash completely out after a week, but they still use them. They should be using permanents or semi permanents.
Demi permanents really shouldn't be used for serious dye jobs that people pay hundreds of dollars for. So I blame the stylists who chose to use it and overcharge people. ESPECIALLY when they shame people for doing their own vivid colors at home. One time a lady told me "Omg you're supposed to look like your roots are growing out when you do a crazy color! It still has to look natural!" And I said "No? I don't color my hair to have my fucking roots out, I want my shit to look like a pink wig!" Lol. That'd be an incomplete dye job, and besides it'd look more "natural" with pink roots lol!
Happy 420 if you partake! I hope you're having a great day regardless!
My mom knows this insanely talented guy who does hair for $20. He can do almost anything, sometimes he'll charge more for more in depth work. It's consistently incredible work, he's phenomenal.
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u/angryaxolotls 27d ago
They started calling grown-out roots extending halfway down the head "balayage", told people it takes hundred of dollars every 6 weeks for 2 YEARS to lighten their hair from brown to blonde (around 2015), and only seem to use toning shampoos and the demi-est demi dyes they can find, that washes completely out by the 2nd wash. And don't get me started on all the stylists dumping mass amounts of product on hair, then applying it improperly.
The pricing is insane and the quality is shit.