1 /5 Vatsala: Extremely disappointed and feel completely misled.
As a content creator, I was invited to the salon and offered complimentary nail services for a year in exchange for promoting them on my social media. This was a mutual agreement made during my visit. I followed through on my part and posted about the salon as discussed.
However, when I reached out to book my next appointment (as I was instructed to do in advance), I was told no such agreement existed and that it was all a “misunderstanding,” possibly due to a language barrier. This response was not only unprofessional but also dishonest.
It’s incredibly frustrating to be taken advantage of like this. I gave them visibility and support in good faith, only to be gaslit and dismissed when it was time for them to uphold their end of the deal.
Would not recommend working with this business in any professional capacity.
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Update in response to the business reply:
Your response is completely untrue and does not reflect what was communicated to me.
Yes, the first visit was complimentary, but during my appointment, I was clearly told by the owner that I could continue getting my nails done for free for a year in exchange for posting about your salon. When I asked again to confirm, I was told, “Yes, you can come in anytime, just let us know in advance.”
At no point was it mentioned that this was a one-time gesture or that any ongoing collaboration would be reviewed or reconsidered based on the outcome of the first visit.
I was not asked to post anything during the first visit, yet I still mentioned the salon on my Instagram stories as a gesture of goodwill.
It’s disappointing to now see you denying what was said face-to-face and rewriting the situation entirely. I’m sharing this so the truth is clear from my side.