7 Reactions to Expect at a Beauty Salon

7 Reactions to Expect at a Beauty Salon

1. “Kteeeeer ta3ben sha3rek.” (Your hair is very tired).

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This first oh-so-lovely remark is to get you to start investing in their countless hair creams, shampoos, conditioners, leave-in gels, etc. Don’t get me wrong, your hair may be “ta3ben,” what with the grueling summer sun and dry weather, but you won’t find him proposing any home remedies.

2. “2eedi khadra.” (My hand is green) – not literally.

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Meaning: let me cut your hair and it will grow longer than never before. Apparently, the Lebanese hair industry induces a superstition of its own. To be totally frank, I have been one to fall under this superstition with one particular hair dresser. But when it really comes down to it, it’s merely a biological response based on the time in which you cut your hair.

3. “Leh mesh shayfek hon 2abel?” (Why haven’t I seen you here before?)

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As if my stumbling into the salon was fate… destiny… an inevitable coincidence. And I’ve been missing out my entire life. Say farewell to bad hair days and mani-pedis, here is the salon of your dreams.

4. “I am at your service!”

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What a misleading phrase this one is! They always say this and then totally disregard your instructions. “Baddek leess? No, bess curly byelba2lek aktar!” (You want straightened hair? But curly looks better on you!” *Mmmm, I don’t recall asking for your opinion.* Eventually and just MAYBE, they end up doing what you want, but only after a long period of trial and error. Still frustrating nonetheless!

5. “Why don’t you try keratin?”

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Make way for the chemical shitstorm. Every curly-haired girl; hell, EVERY girl will be proposed this question at least once. Especially at salons where staff workers are not the most genuine… You are just another customer to them. Why would they care about the overall quality of your hair? And if you are already susceptible to meddling with your appearance, be very afraid of these sharks.

6. “I have the perfect model for you!”

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Whether it’s a nail polish to match your skin tone or a reflexology massage to calm your nerves, there’s always something unique in stock just for you! Towards the end of your usual hair blow-out, the hair dresser will mention a formal up-do or retro-styled model that would look simply fabulous on you with your face frame and long body. Whether that’s really the case, only you, yourself will know. He may simply be trying to lure you in for whence you have any MAJOR events as well. When you finally do give him the chance to work his/her magic, you most likely end up looking like a poodle. Be specific! The concept simplicity is beauty heeds most!

7. “Fa aymta badna nerja3 shoufek?!” (So when will we see you again?!)

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The moment your hair blow-out is over, your nails are done, or your exfoliating face mask is dry, the artist poses the question for reassurance that you will be back again. “Soon, enshallah, soon” – the usual, habitual response.

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