I made an appointment for today just to get a cut and really get something that frames my face well while visiting barcelona from san francisco, on a business trip.
Full disclosure, I had every intent of leaving my greys and coming to terms that it would be a trying process.
When I saw Giovanni was from Italy, I thought maybe I'd have a little easier time to communicate. And.. what followed, was this.. a stylist who really understood how to make the best of my hair without too much explanation, immediately was able to address my unvoiced concerns without being pushy (but also was honest and told me that the growout was a little harsh and what we could do). Sleep deprived, and several coffees in, he went to work: balanced my color, blended the grey, noted the parting and how I like to wear my hair behind my ears. I do not exaggerate, that when I saw the final product, I nearly shed happy tears. I felt utterly transformed and cannot wait to come back. Grazie Giovanni!! Ala promissima.. read more