Sunday, August 15, 2010

The Black Isle

Two weeks ago before getting my hair done I stopped in Walmart to grab some shampoo and conditioner. I enjoy the wonderful scent of shampoos and conditioners that have oils such as Jojoba , coconut and olive. The shampoo and conditioner that I have grown faithful to is Optimum Oil Therapy. After searching the isles up and down I realize that Walmart didn't have my shampoo. I was quite upset and left. During my drive home I contemplated stopping at Kroger but felt too tired to make another stop.

The next day I ended up washing my hair with the last bit of shampoo and conditioner that I had and went on my way. Today before getting my hair done I realized that I had never purchased new shampoo or conditioner. Instead of going into Walmart I stopped in Sally's knowing they would have my shampoo and conditioner...they didn't. But while there I noticed something I had overlooked before. There was a separation of hair care products when it came to the shampoo and conditioner. In the front isle there was a long wall of products that I knew weren't for my hair and in a separate isle their were shampoos and conditioners for black men and women's hair. This isle also included oils and cream relaxers. In my disappointment I wondered why all of the shampoo and conditioners couldn't be put together. After all if I see a sign that says Shampoo/Conditioner I would immediately think the shampoo I used was in that isle and not some separate isle.

After leaving Sally's I made yet another discovery in Walmart. The hair care products were divided similarly. Something inside of me told me to check the following isle that had all of the hair care products. And what do you know. My Optimum Oil Therapy could be found along with relaxers and oils.

These discoveries were made in the suburban neighborhood of Reynoldsburg. I'm not sure if other Walmarts and Sally's are set of the same. Take it as you may.

~God Bless~