Okay, so I’ve been needing a haircut for, like, forever. My usual place was booked solid, and honestly, I was getting desperate. My hair was starting to look like a bird’s nest. So, I decided to try something totally new – Fantastic Sams in Lafayette. I’d driven past it a million times, and I figured, “Why not?”
First thing I did was hop on my phone and do a quick search. I wanted to get a feel for the place, read some reviews, you know, the usual pre-haircut ritual. I saw some mixed comments, but hey, everyone’s got an opinion, right? I decided to just go for it.
The Experience
I walked in, and it was pretty busy. Lots of people getting their hair done, kids running around – a typical Saturday afternoon scene. I checked in at the front desk. The person there was nice and friendly, which is always a plus. They told me it would be about a 20-minute wait. No biggie, I grabbed a magazine and settled in.
The wait wasn’t too bad. I spent most of it people-watching and flipping through a magazine that was probably five years old. Eventually, they called my name, and I was introduced to my stylist. I can’t remember her name now, but she had cool purple streaks in her hair.
I told her what I wanted – just a trim, nothing fancy. I’m pretty low-maintenance when it comes to my hair. I showed her a picture on my phone just to be sure we were on the same page. She seemed to get it, which was a relief. Sometimes I feel like stylists have their own ideas and don’t really listen to what you want.
The haircut itself was pretty standard. She washed my hair – and the water temperature was perfect, by the way, not too hot, not too cold. Then she got to work with the scissors. She was chatting with me the whole time, asking about my weekend plans, you know, small talk. It was nice and relaxed.
She worked pretty quickly, but not in a rushed way. I felt like she knew what she was doing. And she kept checking in with me, making sure I was happy with the length and everything.
The Result
After the cut, she blow-dried my hair and styled it a bit. I have to say, I was pretty happy with the result! It was exactly what I wanted – a simple trim, but it looked so much better. My hair felt lighter and healthier, and it was finally out of my face.
- Pros: It was fast, the place was conveniently located, and the price was good.
- Cons: It was a bit busy, and honestly, the salon itself could use a little updating. It felt a bit dated.
Overall? I would go back. Its not going be my go to spot. But, It wasn’t a life-changing haircut or anything, but it was good. I’d definitely recommend it if you’re in Lafayette and need a quick, affordable haircut. I would go again.
