I moved to the area about two months ago, and was pretty convinced I was going to need to drive back 'home' to get my hair done. Well, having social events lined up this weekend, and a surprise job interview, I was in dire need to get my split ends and horrible color dealt with. As an aside, I'm very fussy about my hair, because it's really fine, long, and somewhat damaged from years of highlighting.
When I first walked around town, I remember passing the place, and wondering how a tiny little shop like that survives in an area where there are a lot of upscale-looking competitors. However, after reading everyone else's reviews, I figured I would give it a shot.
I walked in, and it really is casual, everyone seems to know each other, etc. It's not immaculate; it's kind of homey I guess you could say. There was a cute little doggie running around in a little doggie shirt, who really seems to like sitting on the dryer chair. I love that kind of thing.
I saw other customers coming out with really nice (updated, not outdated) hairstyles. Good good. Everyone seems to talk with each other, and each other's clients, but not in a way that interrupts the service. The styling/color is handled in a professional manner; so while I wasn't getting the fancy salon vibe I was used to, I didn't have that nervous feeling that something was going to be terribly wrong.
I saw Adriana. I provided a photo of the style I wanted, and just asked her to get the rest of my hair to match my natural color, which had grown out a good 3 inches (I told you it was a mess!) I loved that I didn't have to 'correct' anything she was doing. I know that sounds snotty, but having fine hair, I shouldn't be seeing any fringe-scissors near my head for a not-fringed style...and I didn't! She also didn't put a bunch of heavy, sticky products in my hair! She also waxed my brows, and they turned out very nice. It's obvious she knows what she's doing, and I will definitely be going back to see her.
All in all, it's very casual, so if you're more comfortable in a spa-like environment, it might not being your thing. However, if you want a positive cut and color experience, in a salon where the staff are professional, competent, and welcoming, as well as use high quality products, this is a perfect place! read more