1 /5 Destinee Harris: My experience with Taylor, the owner, has been deeply disappointing and unprofessional. Her communication skills are severely lacking, and I have often felt disrespected and treated as if I were a child. The salon itself is cramped and uncomfortable, and Ive noticed that she frequently rearranges chairs and desks to ensure that my clients have nowhere to sit when they visit.
Despite my ongoing politeness and respect towards her, I have not received the same courtesy in return. Taylor has carelessly discarded my tools without my consent and has dismissed my vibrant energy as “pushy.” She has also attempted to dictate my pricing strategy, arguing that my nail specials compete with other technicians, including herself.
Additionally, Taylor often rummages through my belongings that I have not made publicly accessible. When I have attempted to engage in constructive conversations to clarify these issues, she has insisted that she isn’t “arguing” with me, yet she remains dismissive. Her communication is inconsistent—she ignores my calls but expresses frustration when I take time to respond to her texts.
I have consistently sensed a bias against me; her interactions with other technicians are marked by warmth and joy, in stark contrast to her treatment of me. Throughout my time in the salon, Ive always maintained a respectful demeanor, yet I have felt unwelcome since before I even moved into the booth. Overall, my experience has left me feeling marginalized and unsupported. When the contract was terminated, she attempted to unlawfully take my belongings by insisting that I had seven business days, until 5:30 PM, to retrieve my items.
However, the contract explicitly stated that I only had 48 hours to collect my things, after which they would be considered abandoned and become hers. To prevent me from accessing my property, she deactivated my entry code to the shop. It’s important to note that Florida law mandates technicians must have 24-hour access to their belongings unless the contract is in default, and we possess all of our items.