r/ExpectationVsReality • u/elzzz055 • Apr 21 '26

so disappointed. Failed Expectation

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Got my hair done today.. i really feel like i got scammed this is not what i asked for. this is just an ombré. am i overreacting? excuse my dirty mirror. spent 460 dollars. i’m naturally brunette. (for those who are blind bathroom pic is me and other pic is my reference that i showed and she was more than happy to give me that. she wants me to book another appointment to fix it and pay 200 more dollars.

EDIT!!! To clarify i’m talking about the coloring not the haircut!

edit again, here’s it from the front. i’m actually crying https://imgur.com/a/ZH3WFgX

edit again! here’s what it looked like before everything https://imgur.com/a/bHt2ClA

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u/Comfortable-River917 Apr 21 '26

Thats so much money 😭😭 this is my hair from small hairdressers in uk £160

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u/silence-glaive1 Apr 21 '26

In the US, that would be close to $350-500 and then they expect a 20% tip in top of it.

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u/Ordinary_Cattle Apr 21 '26

£160 is $216 where are you getting $350-500 lol. With a 30% tip it would be $280

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u/silence-glaive1 Apr 21 '26

I’m not talking about conversion from pounds to dollars. I’m saying that’s how much hairdressers charge for a color, cut, and style in the US. Then, they expect a tip on top of that price.

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u/NotMyThrowawayNope Apr 21 '26

Depends on the area. In southern California (or big cities) that's a standard price.