Brenda was already running late for her interview at the law firm, she was trying to make a good impression so she went by the local salon and had her hair and makeup done at a price at this time she could not afford. Brenda has been out of work for nearly 3 months and her saving where gone and living on her credit cards that had been by now maxed out. She got off the bus and decided to cut down the ally to save time when the skies opened up and soaked her from head to toe. She ducked in the closet door to try to salvage some of what she paid for but to late she was drenched.
Hello, how may I help you? Brenda turned around and what she saw took her by surprise. I was trying to get out of the rain and I saw the open sign and ran in, I guess I’m just to slow. Well have a seat and I will get you a towel. The lady she was talking to was a site, her hair had to have been 8 or 9 colors and fell to her butt, her make up was to say the least a mixture of goth and punk a mish mash of colors that was overwhelming to the senses. She came back and handed Brenda the towel that’s when Brenda noticed her nails, painted black and had to be 3 inches if not 4 in length. Brenda snapped back when the lady said I’m Dominique and this is my salon is there anything I can do for you? Brenda went thru the whole story and Dominique said come sit down in my chair and lets see if we can fix you up. Brenda did as she was instructed still overwhelmed by her look it was if she couldn’t look away.
About a half hour later Brenda was told she was done and sat up afraid of what she might see, to her amazement her hair and make looked better than when she had it done earlier. Dominique said you should go you have an interview to get to. Brenda said thanks and ran out. She made it to the law firm and even though she was most qualified for the job she was not offered it because of her tardiness. Dejected she walked to the bus stop and went home. What was she going to do now? She got home about and hour later and went in side she went up to her room and started to relax when she glanced over at the mirror. Her makeup was perfect and her hair looked great. Oh my god I ran out of the salon with out paying I will have to go by in the morning and take care of that.
The next day Brenda found her way back to the salon and it was closed, she looked at the hours of operation and it said 5pm to 12am Tuesday – Saturday. 5 – 12 that’s kind of weird, I guess I will come back later and talk to Dominique. Brenda went home and ran into her landlady, you are 2 months behind on your rent I need some money in a week or you are out of here. Feeling like the world was crashing around her she went back downtown to try to make some sort of arrangement to pay for the services that Dominique had done for her.
Hello again, how did the interview go? Brenda looked up and saw Dominique in stunning what she could only guess was a latex dress. Her makeup again was wild but perfect and today her nails where fire engine red. Her hair as she looked closer was a mass of dreads still the multi colored as yesterday. Her eyes seamed different bluer or I don’t know she was in such a hurry yesterday. I didn’t get the job Brenda said and I don’t have any money to pay you for my makeup and hair. That’s ok it was my pleasure, hair and makeup is my passion, the transformation of one from dull to not is kind of what I do. Well I will make it up to you when I find a job I promise. Domi as she likes to be called said what kind of job did you interview for at the law firm? Brenda said a paralegal, basically a glorified receptionist. Domi said well I need a receptionist if you want to work here? Brenda was excited but knew she did not know anything about the salon biz as well as so not fitting in with the hair and makeup crowd. Brenda has always had to have someone else do her makeup and hair it just was not her thing.
Brenda said thanks a lot but I don’t think I would be who you would be looking for. I can’t even do my own makeup and hair how would I work here? Domi said silly that’s what I do, I can have you looking the parting no time, a little make up and some clothes and your set. Domi took Brenda by the hand and led her to the chair, Brenda tried to say something but Domi put one long nailed finger over her lips and said shhhh trust me. Brenda felt a quite calm come over her as she sat down. I will do what I do with my clients so you understand how we do it here. Domi lowered the chair to a reclined position and put a pair of head phones in Brenda’s ears. Just relax and let me do my magic.
About an hou
r later Domi had to wake Brenda up from what could only be described as a deep trance like state. Wake up beautiful and see the beginning of the new you. Brenda sat up and Domi spun the chair around. Brenda at first looked past her own reflection looking for herself when she realized the girl with the heavy gothic makeup in front of her was her. Her skin was pale and her eyes and lips where a mass of blues and purples she almost didn’t recognize herself. WOW was all she said; she couldn’t believe it was her. We do total makeovers here, hair, nails, makeup, piercing tattoos the works. What do you think? I, I, I don’t know this is so strange Brenda said. Let me show you around and we can get you started.
Domi took Brenda by the hand and led her to the other parts of the salon. First stop was color where she met Suzy. Domi said Suzy this is Brenda she is our new receptionist she started today. Brenda didn’t remember saying she would take the job but she needed a job bad so she went along. Suzy was amazing looking in her own right. Her hair was Baby blue as well as her pencil thin eyebrows, her makeup was amazing and had a number of tattoos and piercings. I love your makeup said Suzy some great hair would really suit you. Brenda said thanks but she was still trying to get used to her makeup. Moving on Domi said as we turned the corner to next room I met Tabatha she was in what they called the body mod studio, tattoos, piercings and more. What’s and more Brenda said and they both laughed and moved on. The last stop was the nail station where I met Candice a short stunning girl with the longest nails I have ever seen. Her hair was cut into a jet black Mohawk and the sides of her head had a dragon tattoo on one side and a tiger tattoo on the other. As the others her makeup was wild to perfection and she as well had a number a piercings. So that’s it what do you think? Brenda was in sensory overload but was able to say it was very wild and not what she was used to. It will grow on you Domi said now let me show you to your desk.
Domi took Brenda by the hand again and took her back up front. She showed her the front desk where I guess she was going to be working. All the appointments are done online so your job is easy, just check them in and keep them company as they wait for their services. Brenda was overjoyed she had a job but a bit nervous if she could pull this off. Ok now for the good stuff, as an employee all the services we offer are free to you so If you want some color or your ears pierced its all free. Your hourly rate is $25 an hour I hope that will be ok? Brenda was blown away $25 an hour OMG that is great. Payday is every Friday and Monday is fun day. I thought the salon is closed on Monday? It is Domi said it’s like girls day we all get together and have fun, you’ll see. Well enough for today why don’t you go home and we can start tomorrow fresh, come in at 4pm so I can do your makeup and we can go from there. I have a few training DVD’s for you to take home tonight. Watch them and we will be ready for you when you come back.
Brenda went home excited and scared that she had a job but what did she get herself into. She went to her room to get into something more comfortable and she saw herself in the mirror again. She road the bus home like this, she did wonder why people where staring at her. It was amazing what a little well a lot of makeup could do. Brenda stood in front of the mirror for a long time, beginning of the new me Domi said? I need to set down and watch those dvd’s before it gets to late, well I need to start staying up to adjust to my new hours for work, any way lets get started. Brenda put the first dvd labeled “The Salon Experience” and pushed play. As it started a familiar music started, she felt a calm come over her again and she relaxed into her chair, what did I get myself into?
End of Part 1
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