I'm not sure what this show is commenting on...regional differences in the U.S., being health conscious, or the ability for Americans to change their current habits? ..I'd be interested to see which style of business profits more. Would a salon increase profits by being more eco-friendly and natural or is it a type of business that only a few owners can afford?

I don't watch StyleTV, but it's about time Hampden got cosmetic recognition. After, John Waters brought back the beehive hairdoo.

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I saw this and it was so messed up. For someone who loves to be healthy, she sure sported those tattoos. And was totally unable to adapt to a change in things. The Texas woman was able to do all of it even after being pissed that the Eco freak climbed a tree and wouldn't finish the last challenge.

Sigh. Those type of people are so hypocritical and contradictive. I wouldn't go to Sprout based on her immaturity on this show.

Surely not all people from Baltimore are Eco Nutcases?

SPOILER ALERT!

For a so called stupid, hick republican Texas girl, she really showed to be the better half of the two. She actually finished the challenges without climbing a freaking tree.

Hippies.

hello folks.
Wow... yall are harsh...
so..basically...
I am SMELL sensitive.
I vomited and got sick being in the salon..after day one, actually after 2 hours..but they did edit that vomiting.
That followed me to the toliet. to the outside.
I got sick several times.
But you did not see that..

That was why I could not finish the challenge.
peace.out...
Hippie Rachael

Rachel,
Actually, it's too bad they didn't show you vomiting - I would have rather watched that than how disrespectful and rude you were. Being sick does not excuse your bad manners. You probably should not have involved yourself in this challenge if you are that sensitive - but most important - don't involve yourself in situations where you cannot be kind.
What seems a little off about your explanation is that after being sick and vomiting you went and climbed a tree. Silly girl putting on a big show of being a peace out hippie. But really you just came across as a rude woman who thinks she's better than others because she's so different.
and would it have really bothered you to at least put on some short sleeves to cover your pits if customers didn't like it? Isn't it about the customer after all?
Telling Grace to go home and deal with her Baltimore cut was so disrespectful. You treated her like she wasn't even a real person.
Sprouts should be ashamed of you. So should your parents, who didn't teach you common courtesy.

Kristy,
you must be from the salon in Texas.

Your as mean as April's
MOM Gracie...
Yes.. Gracie was April's(our visiting stylists) Mom.
And I was warned that she would be mean...I also was warned from a salon I poped into down the street.. that the Advance Salon ladies are known in Mabank, Texas for be the' unkind salon.

The point of me doing Split Ends was to peek interest in the clean possibilities... for hair care..
And that was successful.. hundreds of folks got the point .. and are ordering Organic Color Sytems.

The message.. Is .. I stand UP... for enviromental causes...
It's not about my armpits.. and
how nice I was to some really unkind ladies...or about my Mac make-up or my tattoos...
I am about supporting Wind energy, clean air possibilites... and enviromental impact.
I claim to be Rachael.. a human who is Not PERFECT..
So be nice people.. And focus on the point. Our Next War will not be about oil... it will be about WATER...

Folks who KMOW ME...understood the editing techniques they used.

You must be a real intellect..
Be nice.
it's better for your health.. and I bet you will appear more attractive to those around you.

peace out.

I must say, I was struck by how immature and rude the owner of sprout was.
She seemed completely unaware of the fact that she was a guest in that salon, and treated both her colleges and customers as inferior.
I understand what it means to have strong beliefs that differ from the mainstream, and how you can encounter bigotry and opposition because of your choices. But in this case the bigotry seemed to stem from Rachel not the Salon she was visiting. Someone who is paying you for a service is effectively your boss, and each person has the right to decide what they would like done to their body. (including their hair)
As far as the sprout salon employees go, most of them did seem kind and tried to help the stylist adjust. But I have to say, I was personally offended by the attitude that many of the employees and clientele had towards the Texas stylist. It is ironic the very people who claim to be open-minded would show such prejudice towards people they have never met. You cannot judge an entire culture by what you have seen in television caricatures. A person from a southern or rural area can be as diverse and individual as someone from the urban east. To believe you can understand anyone fully from how they appear outside is foolish. It seems odd that those who are so respectful of nature, would show so little respect for their fellow humans.

I saw this episode a couple months ago, and I wanted to voice in being as I am from Texas. I try not to be a judgemental person because I realize everyone is raised different and comes from different environments. The point of the show is for the stylists and salons to be open to learn alternate methods and test themselves. I do think Rachel could have dressed a bit more appropriately. I don't have anything against you if you want to go extreme natural and not shave your armpits, but customers don't want it in their face when you are leaning over them with a sleeveless shirt on. To me that is just a professional courtesy/respect issue. However the way the Texas salon member treated her, was really beyond courtesy as well. That is so typical in some small towns...gossiping. The people calling around town to say she was in a tree made me laugh thinking nosey neighbors gossiping! Hahaha! I think that the Texas salon should have been open to hear about and try the organic products Rachel wanted to use. However, I do understand them being upset over hearing her saying their products were toxic and harmful. It was saying hey this salon doesn't care about you and is trying to kill you with color or something. So I get that, but shame on you guys for not trying Rachel's products. I didn't even know those products were available. I truly wish more salons used them. Let it be said...the reason I stumbled on this article is because I was looking for Sprouts' information as I am on my way to Maryland this weekend, and I was highly considering getting my hair done over there if I have the time.

I would like to comment on April though. I do think the Baltimor salon was a bit more courtesy, but if I remember correctly it seemed like they did make faces behind her back and eavesdrop on her phone calls. Everyone from south is not dumb hicks...contrary to popular belief. Over all I do think the Baltimore salon was nicer to her than the Texas salon was to Rachel though. This article describing her as fast food eating April from Texas is a little rude to be honest. Rachel is on an extreme side of the population with her life-style (and like I said that is her choice and is fine), but April's lifestyle isn't that drastic. Fast food chains are thriving in American...so I don't think April is in a minority because she eats fast food. Using that as an adjective to describe her was a bit nasty...seriously. If that was an attempt to make Texans look bad, than it was an ill attempt.

I beleive in an organic and healthy lifestyle without chemicals. But Rachael u were straight up rude and disrespectful!!!!!!!! You should have been more of a teacher!!!!! I beleive in organic, vegetarian, non chemical ways of living. At least April was very respectful towards your salon. You could have at least showed some respect. You gave sprout a bad name, I think I don't even want to stop at your salon. You were just rude!