Yea the same thing around here. Most are Korean, i have seen a few indian shops. I have 2 main shops i go to and I think they are indian? And they are very friendly towards me. Some of the korean shops arent though. But u know what, I had a black-owned shop down the street from my home and I tried to support them, though a korean BSS was closer to my home. But i can think of 3 or 4 times I drove there (during business hours) and the store was closed. Also they had most of the popular products but not alot of variety. and I noticed that things tended to be about .25 to .50cents more expensive than one of the korean BSS. And the lady at the counter wasn't customer service friendly...I believe she was the owner. She never bothered to acknowledge me or ask me if i need help. I never went back after the 4th time, and maybe 3months later, they closed down. And a black BSS by my sisters house, they had decent prices and was in a great location, it was an older couple and they were very friendly. But they closed after maybe 6months. I dont know why?? Perhaps they dont profit as much as they think??? If i had the loot, i'd start up a BSS and everyone who comes thru the door will get a smile and a hello and ask if they need any help. And if they hair is toe-up, i will recommend products and give out flyers of good hair regimens... I would have a white board with featured products and also weekly tips. And I'd have an A+ must-have product list, hanging somewhere. I would give out my email address and tell them to email me with any hair problems. and possibly create a hair FAQ website....
hmmmmm.... maybe i'll start saving now!!!