My mom was a hairdresser and did my hair (cut and color) for my entire life until her illness and passing. So I never went to a salon (except hers when I was little). Therefore, I do not have a lot of experience with salons. When my mom died, I was going to do my own hair with box dye and scissors I inherited from her. My friends staged an intervention and brought me to see Sarah at Eros Salon.
When I went for my first visit, my hair was in rough shape, not having been cut for probably over a year. Sarah gently asked if it was okay to cut off all the damage. Despite my hair history and the passing of my mom, I am not particularly emotional about my hair, so I told her what I always told my mom. "This is your responsibility and you are the expert. Do what you need to do."
We spent about 6-12 months getting my hair back in condition to do my preferred color, which is highlighter-bright pink. That's what we have kept doing for the past 5+ years. I tell her as long as it ends up pink and I can put it in a ponytail, I'm happy. She gets to try new products on me, and I get pink hair, so it's a win-win.
Her space is the first floor of an old Victorian in the East End. It's got a cool vibe and it's nice that it's usually just the two of us so we can chat while we wait for the bleach to work. Sarah is a friend to all, so be prepared to not only get an artist but a friend too.
There might be cheaper stylists but I don't know any better. I've referred multiple people to her and they are all obsessed.
Sarah, thank you for holding my hand while I navigated paying for hair care for the first time. You are the best and I'm so glad my friends took charge. read more