Tabitha, I think it would make an awesome episode to see a day in your salon!

Tabatha-

This was such a touching episode. I wish continued success for Eclectic.

Great show I was a hairdresser for over 20 yrs and the last shop I worked in reminds me of so many of the ones I see on your show messy dirty and unorganized but it made over 3million a year People complained but there are not many shops in the town where I live and so this was the place over 16 stylist and full works salon But I sure wish you would have been around then when I worked there !!!!!!!

As a beginning Cometology Student, watching this show makes me realize how good I have got it! My instructors must watch this show and bring it into the classroom/lab! Tabatha really knows what it takes to make the industry successful and really put your heart and soul into what you love doing! Sometimes it may seem she is being stern, but her wisdom is tried and true! The more I watch the show as a student and a client I realize that I do not have to settle for so-so service, and nor should I give it! I vow that when I graduate that I too can eventually run a wonderful and successful salon!

Tabatha,

You seemed to really enjoy this team and had fun with them. I'm glad you were able to swarm in and work your consistent magic while practicing your braids! Where other salon teams seem to initially crumble under your constructive criticism, Eclectic's stylists really appreciated your feedback and expertise. I really respect your delivery methods...if only the rest of the world could come from such a honest, real and genuine place. Many blessings to Team Eclectic as well as you and yours, Tabatha!!!

PS My God, you are hot, Woman!! Baby's Mama, indeed :)

Tabatha,

You seemed to really enjoy this team and had fun with them. I'm glad you were able to swarm in and work your consistent magic while practicing your braids! Where other salon teams seem to initially crumble under your constructive criticism, Eclectic's stylists really appreciated your feedback and expertise. I really respect your delivery methods...if only the rest of the world could come from such a honest, real and genuine place. Many blessings to Team Eclectic as well as you and yours, Tabatha!!!

PS My God, you are hot, Woman!! Baby's Mama, indeed :)

I was so proud of Jacqui too! Great job Tabatha.

OMG! Tabatha I love this show! It inspires me to be a better stylists everytime I watch it! I will definitely be taking some of your advice when I open my small salon in the beginning of 2010! I just want to say keep dishing girl!

It was the best show everrrrrr!!!! I love you! You're the only one that can make a tired single mom stay up late to watch t.v.! If you come to Tampa, FL. I will get a hair cut to support whatever salon you fix!! :)

P.S. I cried like a baby last night. LOL!

It was the best show ever! I love you! You're the only one that can make a tired single mom stay up late to watch TV! If you come to Tampa, Fl. I will get a hair cut to support any salon you fix! I cried when her team found out about the financial crisis she was in!

Great job! Can't wait to see more!!!

I have been watching your show old ones and new. I will definitly take some advice from you. I would love to know how to apply for you to come to the salon that i work at. I have been there 7years and some changes need to be done. Please help need much needed advice.

thanks cori

Hi Tabatha, that stephon he is a character, Jacqui's situation was very emotional. I enjoyed the part where you were braiding the hair. And Lauren oh boy (LOL) How could anyone work in a salon and not have a clue on what the services are all about. But I'm glad jacqui decided to let her go. I wish jacqui and the rest of the staff all the best. Props to you Tabatha looking forward to the next episode.

Tabatha,

As a fan of yours who happens to be black, I was so pleased and impressed to see you work your magic in a black salon! It has been my experience that, in general, white hairstylists tend to shy away from black hair care. You, however, took advantage of an opportunity to practice something with which you had limited experience (the braiding). Your openness and desire to constantly learn - despite the expertise that you already possess - speak to who you are, as both a person and as a stylist. To be specific: you are exceptional. I appreciate your personality; your self-confidence, which lends itself so well to the ease with which you handle yourself in any situation; your approach to things; and your use of your experience, connections, resources, etc. to help others. You are fabulous all the way around, and I respect you to no end. I wish you happiness and much continued success!

Tabatha,

As a fan of yours who happens to be black, I was so pleased and impressed to see you work your magic in a black salon! It has been my experience that, in general, white hairstylists tend to shy away from black hair care. You, however, took advantage of an opportunity to practice something with which you had limited experience (the braiding). Your openness and desire to constantly learn - despite the expertise that you already possess - speak to who you are, as both a person and as a stylist. To be specific: you are exceptional. I appreciate your personality; your self-confidence, which lends itself so well to the ease with which you handle yourself in any situation; your approach to things; and your use of your experience, connections, resources, etc. to help others. You are fabulous all the way around, and I respect you to no end. I wish you happiness and much continued success!

I watch your show and see so many young owners who have no idea what to do and how to gain respect and be stern. That is me. The more I watch the more I realize how badly I need you. Its hard to go from friends and co-workers to owner/empolyee relationships. You seem to be able to make people do things they never thought they could. Amazing.Best of luck to all you help and heres hoping I could be one of them!

Tabitha, You have an amazing talent for immediately getting the the heart of the problems in these salons, I don't know how much initial research that you or your producers do but it doesn't seem to take you very long to figure out what the major issues are and then immediately come up with perfect solutions to the problems. Very impressive! Why does it seem as though there is always that ONE person in each salon that refuses to get with the program right off the bat? Is that real or staged because it is hard to believe that there is always only one.

Was just one disappointment in last nights show, WHY oh WHY does someone always need to bring up the "ethnic" issue? There is no reason why Tabitha wouldn't be able to make improvements on a salon that primarily services African American clients, I wish the producers would have cut out that one comment from the stylist who expressed his concerns over that. Obviously they were unfounded!

In any case, I think your show rocks and I too would LOVE to see your salon sometime in an episode. Keep on making over those salons, and those employees, it is really fun to watch! Love the show!

Tabatha, I love your show. I was so excited to see your 2nd Season was going to air. You are smart, straight to the point, and take no BS. Seeing your show its funny how some of these sylist have no respect for you. Here you are, the best of the best and they second guess you when you tell them something. (Wow, they really don't know any better do they?) Now the owners of these salons. I would never have put up with half the things i have seen with their sytlist. But its true you do see many of these salons like that dirty and not professional.. I live in Fayetteville NC. I still yet to find a good salon. I always wait to go back to California to my hair sytlist. I wish you the best and continue to have more seasons..

Tabatha,

Loved the show!! If I lived in L.A. - I'd work for Jacqui as her receptionist in a heart beat.

Thought you were great on THE BIGGEST LOSER as well.

I love your show. I was disappointed when I missed this one. I use to be an assistant at Eclectic about 8 years ago. Things were so different then. I was very shocked to see how different it looked in the pictures. And very surpirsed to see that Andre still worked there. I was sad when I saw the clips of the show showing Jacqui so upset, she is a lovely person, and I'm glad things will begin to turn around for her. I wish her so much luck.

Tabatha-

I caught this show while channel surfing last night. I can’t believe I watched 2 shows back to back. What really hook me is your ability to treat the problems and not the symptoms. Super show!

Tabatha, hats off to you for teaching a higher standard. Hard work, dedication and no excuses. I love that. Most of us are afraid to demand it because we live in a world where we want avoid hurting each other's feelings. This standard should apply to any business or lifestyle. We could use more unbiased people to come in and find the weaknesses and strengths in each of us. Let's face it. We all have them. The truth hurts at times but we need it to improve at anything we do. We get too much lip service and not enough constructive criticism. Best wishes to you and your mission. ** Hey, how about some bloopers once in awhile for a little fun? **

Tabatha I love your show. I don't do salons anymore due to the unprofessionalism. I twist my own hair at home now. Unfortunately LynnfromChicago there are white stylists that do not know how to style "black" hair even though in beauty school they practice on all kinds of hair. Do a test and have a black person go in Supercuts and see if they want to service them. This happened to my sister who does not have a relaxer or weave and just wanted a haircut. The receptionist was so nervous my sister had to ask her if there was problem. There was one stylist in the back who came up front and wanted to cut her hair. The first thing out of her mouth was "it's so soft!" Like she was shocked. It wasn't offensive because at least she was willing to try. It may not be nice but it is an American fact of life for those that are honest. I challenge any white person to go into a black hair care salon, there will be more than one happy to serve them. I'm glad the producers did not edit that comment.

I thought this was a salon full of talent. I am just wondering, if you know that you are going to be on a nationally televised show, why not have a website put together before the show airs as way to drum up even more publicity and make it easier for people to seek you out?

Hi Tabitha,

I LOVE YOUR SHOW!!! I like the way you handle your business--NO NONSENSE!!!

Running a business is not always warm and fuzzy, and many people are intimidated by your frankness and honesty. They need to get over themselves, as you are not there to make friends, you are there to save their businesses.

I wish you could come to the salon where I get my hair done. They can definately use your touch.

Tabitha is my bitch. No one else can have her. the British accent alone says it all. It's something about that British accent that commands attention and respect. For some reason, that accent can make you seem as if you are the most intelligent person in the world! she's sexy, confident, and Black is definately her color. I love her. she really seems to care about changing peoples lives and I commend her for it. keep the shows coming.

Tabatha, You are the best salon owner that ever hit the scene! I'm inspired by you because if your appointments are booked three months in advance then you know what the hell you are doing. Go get them trashy stylists and help these people get their businesses on track.

Great Job!

Tabitha: Who makes the sleeveless polka dot ruffled blouse you wore in the Orbit Salon episode? I LOVE it!

I just saw your show. Ok you are there to help boss's get balls. But you saying something to Joy in front of her client was not professional, plus your langauge bleep bleep.

TABATHA!!! I know of many salons in South Carolina that you need to pay a visit!! You give CONSTRUCTIVE AND WORTHY CRITICISM!! Of course it may seem HARSH to some of the stylists and/or owners but clients are paying hard-earned money and they should be respected and appreciated. I love your show, and as a consumer I plan to use your advice myself..I refuse to continue going to a salon/stylist that does not address my needs and respect my time..Keep up the good work! PS Why does it seem like most hairstylists are on an ego trip?! I mean you maybe good but someone out there is better, so don't act like you doing me a favor..I Pay you..and I give respect!!

TABATHA!!! I know of many salons in South Carolina that you need to pay a visit!! You give CONSTRUCTIVE AND WORTHY CRITICISM!! Of course it may seem HARSH to some of the stylists and/or owners but clients are paying hard-earned money and they should be respected and appreciated. I love your show, and as a consumer I plan to use your advice myself..I refuse to continue going to a salon/stylist that does not address my needs and respect my time..Keep up the good work! PS Why does it seem like most hairstylists are on an ego trip?! I mean you maybe good but someone out there is better, so don't act like you doing me a favor..I Pay you..and I give respect!!

TABATHA!!! I know of many salons in South Carolina that you need to pay a visit!! You give CONSTRUCTIVE AND WORTHY CRITICISM!! Of course it may seem HARSH to some of the stylists and/or owners but clients are paying hard-earned money and they should be respected and appreciated. I love your show, and as a consumer I plan to use your advice myself..I refuse to continue going to a salon/stylist that does not address my needs and respect my time..Keep up the good work! PS Why does it seem like most hairstylists are on an ego trip?! I mean you maybe good but someone out there is better, so don't act like you doing me a favor..I Pay you..and I give respect!!

Hi Tabitha: what great shows. As a viewer, it's a roller coaster ride. Whoever does the editing should get an award. I'm completely caught up in each episode. It grabs you right from the get go. Before you know it, you're in the emotional vortex right along with the stylists and you of course. Why? Because we've all been there. Hey, I'm an accountant and I keep thinking, jeez, that's been me many times along the way as a Controller. You go into a new company and you have to kick butt. You have a staff meeting and you realize right off the bat, it's the damn owners who lost their way, lost their will to lead, lost control of their companies. So, I go in and point out the filthy kitchen, the burned out light bulbs and before I know it I'm "Tabitha", hated, spit on. Then someone gets fired, someone quits, and then the survivors start to pay attention. Tabitha, you could literally go into any company and do what you're doing on these shows. This show is a wake up call !! and THANK YOU. Well done....

TABATHA PLEASE HELP MY SALON & SPA LOCATED IN ANNANDALE, NJ! WE NEED YOUR HELP SO BADLY! WE WERE ONCE SUCH A THRIVING BUSINESS BUT HAVE NOW PROGRESSIVELY LOST CLIENTS BECAUSE OF SO MANY REASONS. WE HAVE NO MANAGER & THE OWNER OF THE BUSINESS IS HARDLY THERE! WE HAVE HIGH-SCHOOL GIRLS RUNNING OUR FRONT DESK AND THE PLACE IS ABSOLUTELY FILTHY. THERE ARE HAIRBALLS MASHED INTO THE CARPETS IN THE CLIENT WAITING AREA! THE OWNER BASICALLY REFUSES TO PAY TO CLEAN THE PLACE- THE FLOORS IN THE SPA ARE BLACK FROM DIRT! PLEASE HELP US TABATHA! WE HAVE SUCH A TALENTED TEAM AND COULD REALLY BE SUCCESSFUL AGAIN WITH THE RIGHT HELP!

TABATHA PLEASE HELP MY SALON & SPA LOCATED IN ANNANDALE, NJ! WE NEED YOUR HELP SO BADLY! WE WERE ONCE SUCH A THRIVING BUSINESS BUT HAVE NOW PROGRESSIVELY LOST CLIENTS BECAUSE OF SO MANY REASONS. WE HAVE NO MANAGER & THE OWNER OF THE BUSINESS IS HARDLY THERE! WE HAVE HIGH-SCHOOL GIRLS RUNNING OUR FRONT DESK AND THE PLACE IS ABSOLUTELY FILTHY. THERE ARE HAIRBALLS MASHED INTO THE CARPETS IN THE CLIENT WAITING AREA! THE OWNER BASICALLY REFUSES TO PAY TO CLEAN THE PLACE- THE FLOORS IN THE SPA ARE BLACK FROM DIRT! PLEASE HELP US TABATHA! WE HAVE SUCH A TALENTED TEAM AND COULD REALLY BE SUCCESSFUL AGAIN WITH THE RIGHT HELP!

I love you show and I think your great bt indeed I do wish you kould kome help my mom at her barber shop in new jersey because she needs to change a lot of stuff but yea I love you and your show you are hot

Well...Im currently working at Eclectic Salon and this was the best experience ever! The salon business is great and our team is much closer and productive. Thanks Tabitha for sharing your evolution with us. I wish you all the best!

In response to Cit's comments, What I was trying to get across is that it was an ignorant comment to think that Tabitha would walk into a salon, any salon if she wasn't able to handle working with the stylists and the clients. Your sister obviously went into an unprofessional salon if they were nervous to handle an African American client. As you said, they learn to work on all types of hair in school, if they still can't do it, they should go get further training. But to think that TABITHA wasn't able to handle African American hair is absurd! She is obviously professional, well trained, experienced and extremely talented - any one can see that. It doesn't necessarily take an African American stylist to work on African American hair. However, I thought it was very thoughtful and considerate for the show to bring in an African American famous stylist to oversee the process.

Just writing to point out something to LynnnChicago. There is a huge difference between learning something in school and day to day practice. While stylists learn on a wide variety of heads in school, in practice they may develop experience with one type of clientele, maybe expertise in cut, or color, straight rather than curly (if you don't think thats true, check out the show Split Ends). Tabatha may be an expert hair dresser but it was clear from the episode (remember when they taught her how to do braid extensions?) that she doesn't have experience in all the things Eclectic Salon handles. I don't think Stefon's comment was wrong. As someone with natural african american hair (i.e. no chemical straightener and no heat)I've had occassion to have my hair royally messed up by a) a young white girl who had one black client, and b) a young black girl who didn't know a thing about cutting afro hair. I thought it was extremely professional of Tabatha to bring in an expert to assist in the assessment.

I would LOVE to learn how to do more african-american hair! In this industry in training they skim over everything...esp ethnic hair. I have always had to teach myself or seek out mentors in the field for me to really grasp a skill. I have utilized nail tech(who have been doing it for a lonnnnng time and also waxing specialist...they have taught me a ton. If I owned a salon I would want to employ african american stylist to do that clientele and to also help others learn so we could def offer those services with confidence. It is amazing to see what is happening in the hair weave/ext business and these girls(any guys) have brought it to the forefront. I thought it was wonderful when Tabatha did the braid thing...it looked pretty good. Way to go girl!

KarynJune, thank you for reiterating EXACTLY what I said in different words. Both a white person and an African American person did a poor job on your hair, therefore it stands to reason that white and an African American could both do a good job. I dont think anyone needed to teach Tabitha how to braid hair, anyone can do a braid, to do a GOOD braid takes practice. I understand that there are specialities in the beauty business, I just felt that race didn't need to be brought up during the episode. Its my opinion.

Great Job! My husband even likes your show..He was working in a salon the other day, (he is a service technician) and said he had to restrain himself from not saying " I'm Tabitha and I am taking over your salon"

Tabitha,

I just have to ask! Where did the staff at Eclectic get those great Salon T-shirts for the grand re-opening? We just loved them. Show is a lot of fun. It's our Wed. morning water cooler talk.

This is my favorite show on TV now! I wish they would do more than about 6 episodes a season, maybe like 30. Tabitha is great and also knows her limitations. As in this past week where she brought in a Black stylist to evaluate the stylists in the Eclectic Salon. Unfortunately, Kim didn't really say much to evaluate their work as Tabitha did most of the talking. And it does take someone specifically trained in Black hair to cut, perm and style it. They may learn it bit of it in school, but most Black stylists are Black and learned it all at home growing up. Keep on busting their B!@(@ Tabitha!

When I saw this episode - I said , "FINALLY!!!...a black salon"...then I said.."Does Tabatha know anything about black hair?"

I was not disappointed. I loved that Tabatha brought in Kim Kimble, acknowledging that she didn't know as much about black hair - it told me Tabatha is the real deal and not "BRAVO-ized".

I also found it refreshing that there was no drama between the stylists!!!..for once, everyone really was a team - they just needed their mojo back!

The scene when Jacquie opens up to her staff was heart-breaking ... and it looked as if Tabatha got choked up too. You could see they all really loved Jacquie....except for Lauren - whom I'm glad got fired.

I am rooting for Jacquie and her team - and I look forward to more of this show - its awesome.

Tabitha:

I want to thank you for this show and the Eclectic episode in particular. I worked as an IT Manager in Technical Support for a international company and hated it. I was suddenly laid off my from job last week. I felt horrible, but have had the pleasure of watching your shows in the past and the Eclectic episode came on the day I was laid off.

This episode inspired me to finally stop working "jobs" and get a career I could love -- as a stylist. I have always been interested in hair styling and beauty, but felt that I needed to get a "safe" job. I now realize that the only "safe" job is one that you love and for which you have a passion.

I am signing up to attend a local beauty school and am looking for a new job as a receptionist/assistant at a local shop, so I can get on the job training, along with formal training.

I truly this new path and happiness in my life to you and your show. I also watched the competition show you were a part of previously, and your talent is amazing. You are an inspiration to any and everyone in the industry.

Thank you again. Your show literally saved my life. I am a Black woman and I don't care if your skin was green and you came from Saturn, you have the skill, talent, ability and personality to turn ANY salon around.

I don't believe hair comes in "races", it comes in textures and types, and to be a superior stylist, you must approach any and all hair that way.

Thank you for also showing that and showing you have what i takes to take on ANY failing salon and turn it around. Kudos to you!

P.S. I TIVO'ed the Eclectic episode, still have it saved, and STILL cry every time Jacqui speaks with her team about the financial issues.

I also noticed Lauren rolled her eyes during that scene and she would have been fired by me that day at that moment. Even though I am not a stylist, I have been a manager for many years and don't play that mess!

I sure wish she would come to my town. Not ONE STYLIST KNOWS HOW TO DO A SIMPLE LAYER CUT. I come home looking like a went thru a dull buzz saw. And it makes me so mad to pay (with tip) $60.00 for a cut and the person does not know how to cut hair,but acts like they are the experts and I'm just a customer.A SIMPLE LAYER CUT AND IT IS HARD TO FIND A STYLIST WHO KNOWS HOW TO DO THIS CUT. Tabatha ,please come to my town and kick some butts at their school.We have two and the stylist seem to come out of there getting worse and worse.

How can I get Tabitha, to come for a visit, to my Salon? Someone please tell me. Thank you!

Tabitha,

I love your show. You are a very talented woman. I have a question for you..I have spiral curls and have, in the last 2 years, been getting perms with large rollers to kind of straighten it out a bit. I would like it to be a darker brown. Is perming and coloring to much? I don't want to end up looking like I stuck my finger in a socket. Not everyone wants the BIG Texas hair. Thank you!

Unless you work at Fairvilla (and adult entertainment store), you should *not* have a dildo near your work station. 20 minutes after that revelation, I'm still gobsmacked! Tell them, Tabatha!

TrueSerenity, your comment....wow, truly inspirational! Best of luck to you in beauty school and with your job search, I know you're going to do great!