I rarely write reviews, if at all, but felt compelled to leave this humble lady and artist a candid and sincere review, as she deserves it.
I am FLOORED by her artistry and skill set, her God given talent.
The Salon-Dolce is a beautiful, modern, professional and gorgeous salon with world class service! After I went to Dolce, I observed other hair stylists and colourists at work and was, still am taken and very impressed by the high level of advanced techniques they utilize. Nothing "cannot be done" at Dolce. Nothing is "impossible" at Dolce.
Go to Dolce, you won't be disappointed!
What can I say about the AMAZING Aura?
I am one of the most, if not THE most selective person when it comes to hair and beauty. I have been going to Vidal Sassoon and Bumble and Bumble exclusively throughout my life and, since my teenage years.
Irrespective of what country I travelled to, I would not break my loyalty towards internationally known salons, UNTIL I met the amazing Aura at Dolce! What a salon and, what an artist!
After years of getting my hair done in the city, i.e. NYC, I recently moved to the area of Millburn in NJ and have been desperately looking for not just a solid and reliable salon, but, beyond that, I have been searching for a true ARTIST, one that is up to date and fully educated with new, globally introduced, colouring techniques and, an artist that contemporaneously is capable of mastering the art of cutting!
I researched Aura's beauty repertoire and work extensively before I booked my appointment with her and, I purposely selected her, didn't want to see anybody else.
I walked in with very long hair, all the way to my back with a most beautiful Blonde Balayage Ombré I have been wearing for years and desperately sought a change.
I showed Aura several photos of what I had in mind, but also, trusted her artistic assessment and hand.
Let the transformation begin.
I came into the salon, with a thirst for change, but concerned about ending up with a chopped, long bob that might have been "too short" for me or, that the colour ended up too brassy or just not what I wanted, as often hair stylists don't listen.
I also leaned towards a darker, fuller, richer and mysterious look, but didn't quite want to look like a celebrity. I wanted the cut to be me - easy maintenance, but looking like a million dollar bucks with my work demanding schedule that simply does not allow me to spend much time in front of the mirror.
Wash and go - that's my motto in life, always has been, yet, with a fine, polished and playful look.
I am well aware that my request is demanding. But, a true artist can make it happen, as have my former chosen hair stylists.
Aura DOES LISTEN and, beyond that, she is not just a "hair stylist". She is a TRUE ARTIST, gifted and yet, so humble, quirky, kind, patient and caring about her clients.
Most artists of her caliber are arrogant, self-indulgent, don't listen to their clients, are unreasonably, ridiculously and unnecessarily expensive, pompous and not personable, boasting with cockiness, detached from reality and the needs of their clients who live every day, "normal" lives with different needs than a runway model living on the catwalk in a utopia of glam light.
Aura's skill set exceeds her industry peers' and, unlike many artists and hair stylists I have met, she GENUINELY cares about making her clients happy.
After having avidly listened to my needs and what I sought, Aura gave me EXACTLY what I sought and MORE: An edgy, modern, sleek, elegant, sophisticated, polished, but playful and easy to maintain look.
Cut - ON POINT
Colour - ON POINT
Seldom does one have the privilege, the honour and the delight to experience the hands of a hair wizard, one that is well rounded and fully skilled in EVERY aspect of hair, from colour to cut to extensions and, as if all of the latter weren't enough - I discovered that Miss Aura is a world class make-up artist as well!
She is what one may call a "triple threat" to any of her contenders in the hair & beauty industry.
I have never left a salon with tears in my eyes, tears of joy - I did with Aura and could barely contain myself.
THANK YOU, dear Aura for having shared your world class and God given talent with me and, with the rest of the tri-state area.
Thanks to you, since I moved to this area, I no longer have to commute to the city to obtain elite hair and beauty service.
In one afternoon and session, you managed to have completely won me over as a new client and, beyond that, I have already recommended you to all of my colleagues and friends, as everyone asked me about the woman who is a "magician" and transformed me into a whole different woman.
Thanks to you, Aura, I found myself again.
With deepest humility, respect, love and admiration,
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