Finally used a Groupon deal I had bought for haircut, face framing highlights, conditioning treatment. Totally easy making the appointment, girl was sweet and accommodating on the phone -- thats always a plus! She booked me with Matt, said he was great.
Arrived, cool salon, immediately friendly staff offering something to drink. (wanted to say tequila on ice with lime but chose not to) :)
Matt said hello, quiet, and chill. actually Matt said about 5 words the whole time -- which I totally appreciated and loved! Hate making small talk with the usual stylists' questions of "so you live around here, work in the city, blah blah blah...?" so i adored this trait of his...I'm sure it can unnerve some people, but I like the fact that he focuses on what he's there for...your HAIR, not your scene or history.
I needed highlights (or some, any help with the white trash roots I had at the moment) He said he'll do a partial hightlight -- did it and was superfast -- then shampooed (girl was amazing that washed me!!) and he even did a gloss for me (he prob took pity on my poor, sad hair).
Blew it out in a cool technique that I've never seen.....then haircut time. Asked what I wanted....if I wanted to keep it long? I said "do whatever you want, just don't shave it off". (my reasoning is it's hair, it'll grow back, let him do his thing....his art)
He went to town and I decided to keep my eyes closed and not look -- you know, surprise myself at the end when he was done. Not gonna lie, I was a little nervous when I could hear his razor cutting all over, close to my head......but man, the dude rocks! Gave me this killer, razor cut, thinned out sleek cut that ended a little below my nape, little below my chin. Amazing. And it swung around (and felt) like golden silk.
Got home, took pics and sent them out to peeps -- and family -- where as my mother immediately responded "that doesn't even look like you" i.e.-- oh my god, you look great , your hair is combed and styled! and the boyfriend says "wow....looks good!" read: damn you look hot, not like your normal 'do of ponytail :) Damn, now if I could just persuade Matt to come and do a blow out 3 times a week for me at my house....
Def check our Studio CL -- Gretchen and other girl were super, super sweet and attentive while I was waiting.....and Matt is great. let him do his thing, and don't be put off that he's not chatty, and enjoy the end result! read more