If you're looking for a top-notch stylist at a great hair salon, look no further: Leonard at…read moreBoccoli Salon is your guy.
I hadn't had my hair cut in over six years, what with the pandemic and the fact that my hair is long and I'm totally okay just putting it in a ponytail most days (hey, don't judge!). But I felt it was time to get back on track somewhat and start to care again about my appearance. It was just time. I had heard great things about Leonard and met him at a social gathering by chance recently, and he couldn't be nicer. I felt like I had known him for years, he was so friendly and easy to talk to. So I bit the bullet and made an appointment for a haircut and blow dry at the salon.
I had my appointment today and, wow, what a great experience, from beginning to end.
First, you gotta love a salon in an area where it's easy to find parking, both on the street in front on Nanaimo, or on the side streets. I found a spot right way on Charles, a few steps around the corner from the salon. And from the moment I entered the hair salon, everyone was welcoming, greeting me, asking if I wanted coffee or tea. Just a warm, welcoming feeling. Lenny escorted me through the salon, showing me where the long, black smocks were and the where to put one on, introducing me to the other stylists and employees there, and to other clients, too. It felt like everyone had known each other for EVER - including the other clients there. Like this was a real family. Everyone seemed to know everyone else, and they welcomed me into the fold.
(I should note that the salon isn't cavernous, so it wasn't overwhelming).
I next had my hair shampooed by a lovely woman (I think her name was Susan but I could be wrong here), and then moved on to the actual haircut: I gave Leonard free reign to cut and style my hair however he felt would be best suited for me. And he gave me a capital-G GREAT haircut! So perfect for the shape of my face my super-fine hair. I now have a blunt bob at the perfect length, a bit below chin-level, and it looks chic and "done", and for the first time in a long, long time, I feel "put together" and..... good.
Funny, how a good haircut can really make such a huge difference in how one feels about oneself.
The whole experience here was so comfortable and friendly, and I'm so happy with the end result. I plan to bring my daughter here for her next haircut (which is also terribly long overdue). Thanks, Boccoli, for the wonderful service!