I got a half head of highlights and a trim with a junior stylist. It was the most painful haircut I've ever had. My wavy and thick hair was brushed with the tiniest comb, rather than with a brush and then a comb.
I was visibly wincing at the hairdresser who was so rough that she actually pulled my head around as she combed my hair. The entire appointment was treacherous and had me in tears. I was hoping that after jerking my head around few times that the stylist would notice how rough she was being and ease up a bit. This obviously didn't happen, and I knew of I tried to say anything I would end up yelling and making a huge scene, which I was trying to avoid.
To make matters even worse, my highlights were still golden blonde and not a cool shade as I had requested. And a half head of highlights was the same cost as a full head of highlights else where.