When I was checking in today and saw only 2 reviews and they were bad... my jaw dropped! I was referred here and have had nothing but a great experience. I use Laurent for cuts and Monique for color and both have done a great job, have awesome recommendations that keep within my style and preference and with what's newer in the hair scene. While I never comment on other's posts, I have to admit Megan R. made an effort to put 1 review, for this place only, and then a link to the same woman's blog complaining about this place, but if you notice she's written about them since 2009, and went back again! Nuf' said....
As for nic r.: I can only guess that was a bad day for everyone there as I've never seen anything 'snobbish' about them, and YES they are French! Hence that the salon is Parisian? As for the color recommendation, that may not have been your taste, but if you don't speak up, no colorist or hair dresser can help you...
With that, if you are xenophobic, I wouldn't suggest Dessange, they are almost all French stylists. (and if you have no idea what that means, you probably shouldn't go here anyway). I love that they are French, the technique is European,which is the most up to date technique and it works for me and my friends! ( and my super curly haired friend is the one who recommended this guy to me, so he works on BOTH straight AND curly hair) Plus listening to them say things in French makes me all gooey, and feel so sheik! (silly I know, just love Paris) Quick note on that: Laurent never talks 'around' me in French, (IE: asian nail places, I swear they are talking 'stuff' about me as they never looked at me while they were doing the job). He's very concerened with my happiness and satisfaction the whole process through, every time. I REALLY appreciate that after the butch jobs I've had by salons who've won 'best of'.... AND by the artistic director no less!!
So, visit Laurent and chat with the front desk ladies, they are super sweet and VERY helpful. Find out for yourself what it feels like after to have a talented superstar like Laurent work on your hair and you'll see the difference. yes, it's a little pricey (only $10 more than my last place) but well worth it, every time. Only downside: no wine. :( That would be the cherry on my Friday appointment sundae... :) (sorry this is long, but gotta stand up for my peeps!) read more