4325 Sun N Lake Blvd #100, Sebring Florida 33872
I would be remiss if I did not leave a detailed review of Sweet Southern Rain Salon, particularly of Monica Jack. Monica has been my hair stylist for the past year and a half and in that time, I must say that she is one of the most knowledgeable, professional, and creative hair stylists that I have come across. I am a New Yorker, born and raised and have had the fortunate experience of having my hair done at the best hair salons in Manhattan. In later years, I became a Miami resident and experienced more elite hair experiences in Coral Gables, South Miami, and Miami Beach. Monica has continued to offer that elite hair experience that New York and Miami have offered me. With 25+ years of experience in the hair industry, from haircuts (trendy to classic) to complex hair coloring, high and low lights to blow outs, she does not disappoint! She does it all and I might add, with the utmost professionalism and consideration of the client’s wants and needs. In addition, my experience with Sweet Southern Rain Hair Salon has been nothing short of exceptional. From the warm, welcoming staff to the spotless, state-of-the-art facility, you will be happy to patronize their salon.
Which brings me to Ms. Leslie Blazys who left a review not only here on Google but on Yelp. Upon reading the review, I could not believe how horrifically rude, slandering and extremely condescending a person could be. It is reviews like this that are clearly written with an intent to destroy a person’s hard-earned reputation, and livelihood. I must break down her review point by point and let her very words convey how entitled this client comes across. By the way, all of us at one time or another have walked away from hair salon sinks with water on our backs, a by product of a shampoo or rinsing out of hair color. Word to the wise…. if you are getting color, foils or just a plain shampoo, common sense dictates, wear a top that’s not expensive so if a bit of bleach/water gets on there, it’s not the end of the world. As to the “temerity” Monica had in posting pictures of her work in Facebook, I am certain that she did (as she always does) ask permission of the client beforehand. Especially insensitive and tone deaf is her comment about children in the salon and screaming infants. Earth to entitled person: some may occasionally need to bring their children when they do not have a sitter for the day. Obviously, you did not get the memo about having empathy and being sensitive towards hard working mothers. Oh, and the comment on the salon being a “filthy/chemical smelling” salon? Well, part of it is true, it IS chemical smelling at times because, wait for it, there are coloring, highlighting agents in every salon…it’s what they do. The filthy part? Nothing further from the truth! I go to that salon on a weekly basis, and it is consistently clean and spotless. Her review goes on to slander a salon employee about how she “didn’t care” and “wasn’t paying attention” to her “rambunctious child.” Again, she is an employee who is doing the best she can in providing service and caring for her child as best she can under the circumstances. In closing, it is both wrong on so many levels and infuriating that a title-tossing elitist individual would stoop so low to destroy another person. Education goes well beyond college degrees. Please patronize Sweet Southern Rain Hair Salon and Monica Jack, you’ll be glad you did.