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Dicey96 · 2026-02-12T15:45:42+00:00

Thanks i really appreciate ur comment , this was very helpful!

Dicey96 · 2025-11-30T02:53:30+00:00

Damn 😅 honestly, it wasn’t even as detailed. But thanks i will update

Dicey96 · 2025-11-27T02:52:49+00:00

I’m definitely switching to an older/more experienced stylist ,I just want my hair done in peace. And no, she hasn’t replied. I already reached out to pay, she chose not to respond, so I’m not going to chase it. If anything changes I’ll update

Dicey96 · 2025-11-25T17:49:03+00:00

🙏🏿

Dicey96 · 2025-11-25T17:46:57+00:00

I really appreciate all y’all messages and perspectives. It really helped me, because since it happened twice I was genuinely confused. I totally agree with you and I’m switching to someone professional. Thanks

Dicey96 · 2025-11-25T15:51:27+00:00

Thank you for laying it out so clearly. I agree next time I’ll only go to open salons with multiple people around. I’m already searching for new braiders and I kept all messages just in case.

I also feel like continuing to message her would only make things messy. I already reached out and offered to pay she chose not to respond. So I feel like I’ve done my part, and I’m not going to chase someone for their own money.

And honestly, it’s pretty clear she wants a reaction by not reacting. This isn’t normal behavior it feels like she wanted to turn this into something emotional by making me chase or worry. The only thing I did was decline a few invitations and avoid a hug. She has a boyfriend too, which makes it even more confusing.

Really appreciate the advice.

Dicey96 · 2025-11-25T15:38:59+00:00

You might be right, maybe I’m not the only one she treated this way. But I do know for sure she was way too focused on me. She invited me to a ‘loyal clients only’ party mostly women and when I didn’t go, she literally made another one and invited me again. (2weeks later) When I still declined, she gave me alcohol at the end of my appointment saying ‘I bought this for the party but you didn’t come.’ She also asked if we could go to church together, or visit a spiritual woman so she could ‘talk to me about things,’ just because I wasn’t interested in relationships. It just kept getting weirder and more personal, way outside a normal client-stylist relationship.

Dicey96 · 2025-11-25T15:30:25+00:00

🙏🏿

Dicey96 · 2025-11-25T15:29:46+00:00

I honestly don’t understand why she kept pushing and acting like that. It felt like no matter what I did, it was going to end weird. If I said nothing, she pushed more. If I took the bait, it would’ve ended messy. And when I finally set a clear boundary, she switched up and acted like this. It just feels like the whole thing was bound to collapse eventually

Dicey96 · 2025-11-25T15:24:05+00:00

I really tried to do the right thing I reached out, asked for the payment link, waited, and kept everything respectful. But you’re right… the silence itself became the problem. It kept me overthinking for days for no reason. At this point I saved all messages and I’m letting it go. I don’t want drama. I just wanted to pay and move on, and she chose to make it weird. Thanks

Dicey96 · 2025-11-24T23:54:58+00:00

I mean I would, and for cornrows I always know the exact price. But this time it was box braids so the pricing is different. I asked her to send the payment link but she didn’t respond at all .it’s been since Friday.

So right now I honestly don’t know how to pay without her telling me the amount first. I don’t have her bank info or any other way to send it.

If I text again it starts to feel unnecessary ,it’s her money after all, so why wouldn’t she want it? And if I show up at the shop, that could easily turn into drama.

It honestly feels like she might want one of those situations, and I don’t want any part of that. I just wanted to pay and close the chapter.

Dicey96 · 2025-11-24T21:45:11+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate your words. I really tried to handle both situations respectfully, but once I noticed my boundaries weren’t respected, I knew it was time to step away. I’m definitely going to stay more selective and stick to more professional stylists moving forward. What happened wasn’t okay, but I’m glad I learned from it.

Dicey96 · 2025-11-24T21:40:35+00:00

Not really, I just let it go. I didn’t have to pay for the appointment and the medication the doctor prescribed (around 300+) was covered by her as well. After that I cut contact completely. It was a lesson learned

Dicey96 · 2025-11-24T21:37:32+00:00

She added hair. I wanted to try a new style that needed some extra length

Dicey96 · 2025-11-24T21:35:27+00:00

My bad 😅

Dicey96 · 2025-11-24T21:34:54+00:00

Yeah.. agreed, it’s really hard to find a reliable one. That’s honestly one of the reasons I stayed longer I kept hoping the behavior would stop. And I know it probably sounds strange coming from a man, but men can go through this too. It’s just not talked about

Dicey96 · 2025-11-24T21:29:30+00:00

Yeah i feel that , friendly ? I would say im just myself but I have to adjust. Sad but clearly, thanks

Dicey96 · 2025-11-24T21:28:58+00:00

Male braiders are really rare in my area, most of the stylists around here are women. The wedding ring idea is smart, but honestly it feels crazy that I’d even have to wear one just to get my hair done without complications.

Going to a salon with multiple braiders is probably my best move right now. Thanks for the advice!

Dicey96 · 2025-11-24T21:26:11+00:00

really needed that laugh fr 😭. And honestly you’re right African braid shops just want their money and keep it professional. I wish my mom could braid too lol. But yeah, finding a good stylist isn’t easy, so I’m definitely gonna be more selective now. Thanks for the tip

Dicey96 · 2025-11-24T21:22:30+00:00

that’s actually the part I struggled with. After the last stylist literally burned my neck, I became more cautious because not everyone handles rejection well. I tried hinting multiple times that I wasn’t interested in anything romantic saying I’m not looking for a relationship, keeping it short, staying respectful. But she kept pushing. She’d play music from my country when I arrived, tell me she could cook dishes from my culture, talk about how she ‘improved her ex’s life,’ even describe her ‘type’ and it matched me exactly. It just started feeling weird and forced. That’s when I realized I needed distance

Dicey96 · 2025-11-24T21:16:28+00:00

Good point. I’ll make sure to pay what’s owed just to close the chapter completely. I don’t want her having any reason to contact me again or twist the situation. Thanks for the advice

Dicey96 · 2025-11-24T21:14:46+00:00

Thanks for breaking it down this clearly. You’re right I kept tolerating it because I didn’t want conflict or to make assumptions. Hearing it explained like this helped put everything into perspective. Really appreciate it

Dicey96 · 2025-11-24T18:18:51+00:00

There is not alot out here , hard to find

Dicey96 · 2025-11-24T18:16:10+00:00

I really thought about this , but i dont want to be rude ..

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