I had went from a dark brown to a blonde balayage sort of thing in at a salon in a different city a few months ago. My hair was pretty dry and damaged so I decided to settle for NC for an Olaplex treatment since I was in the area. I booked an appointment for the next day.
Pros:
- The receptionist told me the price of the session up front (80+tax). I like that since generally salons will backhand you with a higher price when you pay at the end. Granted I was only getting a hair treatment but still.
- Charles was the one applying the Olaplex on my hair and thoroughly explained what he was doing step by step throughout the whole time. He was upbeat and informative.
- Okay, so he lowkey tried to sell me products (hair oil, hair milk, and hair spray) by using it on my hair, explaining what it does to my hair and then placing the products in front of me as if he knew I'd be reaching to get a closer look (which I did). This isn't usually what I'd put as a pro since I hate people doing that but he didn't shove these products down my throat and just basically said "Here is x product, this is what it does and this is how it will help with your hair." I didn't feel pressured to buy anything at all which made me want to
- I was given tea and offered chocolate. A+
Not-really-a-con:
- I've had the exact same type of Olaplex session (including wash/head massage, blow-dry style and all) for $67 after tax at the salon I had coloured my hair. However, different places, different prices; I get that.
- I didn't really feeeeeeeel a difference before and after the Olaplex treatment at NC than at my other salon but it's I'm not too concerned. I still feel I got my money's worth for the whole experience, overall.
I'd come again (mostly because I also bought a membership so kinda have to lul).