Andriana has done my hair once before and I have been absolutely happy. I have received many compliments on my hair since seeing her. My first visit was a bit pricey (to be expected for the first visit I suppose) I had an all over color, partial highlights, cut, and blow dry out done.
However, I was a bit disappointed on my second visit. I only had a touch up on my roots for color and touch up on my lights and the bill was still over $250.00, and that was including a $15.00 gift certificate that I received for referring a friend. I made a comment to the effect of, "wow, that turned out to be really expensive". Andriana smiled and said she gave me a bit of a discount on the highlights. I politely said thank you, but in my head I'm thinking, where was the discount?
I was surprised at how much the bill was, being that I didn't even have a full blow out done? She only dried my hair out a little bit, so that I wouldn't have to go home with dog dripping hair. I didn't need a glamorous style since I was just going to go home anyway, just not wet. The other thing that I didn't like is when I received my bill, it's just gives me one grand total. Why isn't it itemized so that I know what I am being charged? I know they have them because before I left the salon, I saw the receptionist print one out and attach it to some paperwork.
I rated Moxi's 4 stars based on that receipt issue alone, otherwise Andriana deserves 5 stars based on her sense of vision for hair color and technique for cuts. She is an awesome hairdresser! I will update you with the results on my next visit! If I get my itemized receipt and I am happy with the overall experience, I will change their rating to 5 stars. However, because of their inconsistency of prices.......I will have to find a new hairdresser, my visits here be far and few.
UPDATE: 10/10/2007
Just had my hair done by Andriana.....and I somewhat got what I asked for. Even though, I left the salon content, I cant honestly say that the price I paid was really worth the trim and color I received. The plus side of this visit.......I was asked if I wanted a receipt this time.
By no means am I frugal when it comes to beautifying myself, but come on. Yes, I know it's SF, but I also know there are several other hair salons in SF that can do the same job for half the price. You(Moxi)might say why don't you go there then...............?
My answer: I WILL!
Andriana is friendly and a good colorist, but I cannot say the same about her rude, pretentious & conceited counterpart Rebecca. Andriana, you should talk to her about giving your clients a dirty, snobby, up and down look . FYI: It turns off clients...I have heard this by several other customers as well. You should check the other reviews about her....they are not very positive! read more