Went in to get my hair cut and colored, as a birthday present to myself. I decided to do something drastic - go from waist length blonde hair to red. I didn't have anything else in mind but the color change and a more manageable length.
Rachel Townsley is a genius.
I gave her a riddle to solve, without knowing the answer myself. I had a lot of criteria but no clear picture of what I wanted. I'm sure I was "that" customer. I said, "Alyson Hannigan red, but for my skin tone, short enough to style, but long enough to cover the tattoo on my neck and put in a ponytail for working out. Bangs, but swoopy, and layers to keep my thick hair stylable."
What I got was incredible. I haven't been able to pass a mirror without stopping and staring at myself for a few minutes. The selfies have taken over my phone's photo gallery. Rachel gave me a shade of red that plays well off my pasty skin, and makes my blue eyes pop. The layers have turned my poofy, Hermione Granger hair into face-framing, flattering, loose curls. I roll out of bed, spritz a little leave-in conditioner, brush it, and I look fantastic. Seriously. Rachel has super powers.
I made my appointment over a month in advance (since I was coming home to visit from Seattle), so I can't speak to how quickly you can get in, or if walk-ins are welcome. But trust me - make an appointment with Rachel.
The street parking on Saturday morning was easy, and the neo-rustic Brady charm was carried inside the salon. I will definitely be coming back to see Rachel next time I come home for a visit. It's worth the airfare. read more