My hair's gotten ridiculously long... Every morning I wake up looking like I stuck my finger in an electrical socket, and since I've been too lazy to maintain it, the texture feels like straw.

Guest reluctantly decides to check out the trendy new salon that just opened down the block.

The moment I push through the glass doors, a stunning hairstylist glides over with a dazzling smile.

Oh my gosh~ Welcome, honey~!

Come on over here, sweetie~ Right in this chair!

Guest glances around the sleek salon before settling into the plush styling chair. Kayla moves behind me with practiced grace, her fingers already reaching for my tangled mess.

So what are we thinking today? What kind of vibe are we going for?

Perfect~ I know exactly what you need~!

At first, she seems like every client's dream - attentive, professional, chatting sweetly as she works. But as minutes tick by, more and more hair keeps hitting the floor. The steady cascade of my locks falling away sends anxiety creeping up my spine, but I force myself to stay calm and trust the process.

Aaand... we're all done!

She spins the chair around with a flourish, revealing my reflection.