Recently out of work, I decided it was time to update my 'do and get rid of my frumpy long ponytail. I can't cut it myself and can't afford to visit an upscale stylist. What's a girl to do? After making a few calls to check on pricing, this salon quotes me $13 for a haircut and I have the option to walk in. Hmmm, being from California originally, I wonder what is wrong with this place...I check online a bit more and discover Elite has been voted as the best in Carthage. I decide to take the plunge and drive over. My misgivings intensify when I see it looks like a residence with a business sign. My grandma used to see an elderly stylist that worked from her home and that woman gave 12-year-old me the ugliest cut I ever had. I remember the best in Carthage thing and decide to forge ahead.
It was a big surprise. While it is a house, it's been fully converted for business use. I see a waiting area and an array of chairs and stylists hard at work. Since I've walked in on a Friday afternoon I'm expecting to wait a while, but my timing is perfect because Tammy just had a cancellation and takes me to another room where she is set up by herself. Lucky me because I hate crowds and this one on one is ideal for me. I show her the inverted bob style I've selected, verify this will work on my fine hair texture, and the friendly stylist gets to work. Long story short, she did a fantastic job. She sends me home with my old ponytail disconnected from my head and a new style that is light and flattering. It looks like a $50 cut and I got a lot of compliments that night at Art Walk. I'll definitely be back! read more