**TIFFANY IS MY HAIR WHISPERER. **
I can't speak to the caliber of the other stylists or beauticians at the Chop Shop, as this was my very first patronage - BUT - I was beyond pleasantly surprised.
Let's talk space.
This amalgamation of private beauty businesses is PERFECT for Covid precautions. Each business has their very own room making it feel far more sanitary, unique, and intimate. Walking down the hall, you catch a glimpse into the aesthetic and personality of each business.
Backstory:
I'm new to STL and was going on 6 months since my last cut. I walked past Chop Shop last week, popped onto the website, and tried booking with a curly haired stylist (my mop is a specialty). She wasn't available but suggested I reach out to Tiffany, another Chop Shop beauty babe. I was hesitant because T has straight hair and I've been traumatized by hair stylists who don't understand know the sensitive nature of a curl - but I went ahead and booked.
I was so warmly greeted by Tiffany upon arrival. After sitting down in her chair, I felt like we were fast friends, chatting about all of the important things (rollerskates, hiking, tattoos, etc). She snipped my hair dry (a promising sign) in order to cut along the curl pattern and then washed it. She styled my hair simply by putting me under the dryer - and for those without delicate curly locks, this meant she KNEW what she was doing. Anyone who immediately straightens curly hair after a cut is trying to hide their mistakes. :)
OH. Mah. Gah.
My hair is springy, buoyant, coiled, and EXACTLY what I asked for.
Give your money to Tiffany. Please. read more