Allen is absolutely the best! I will be 59 next year. He always makes me feel awesome! You can not put into words how amazing it is to feel great both on the outside and in. I aways feel like a million bucks.
When I moved back to FL August 2021 from the NE. I was having a horrible time finding a new high end salon. I am Greek, I have very thick, course, stubborn hair. Everyone told me how many years experience they had and how great they were. Not true and complete disappointment. I posted on the WC page...Where is the best salon & stylist in the area. (I did not want to drive to downtown Tampa). Everyone kept recommending Allen Coleman at Platinum Salon. Even Allen responded. Kept getting replies with blondes with highlights and other services I did not want. Clearly they did not read the post. I called the salon and Michael answered. I said that I would like to schedule appointment with Allen. He said what day? I said I was really hoping today. He said what serves and what time? I told him and he said no problem. (Most people would say that if he can get you in the same day, he's not busy or very good) That is totally not the case at all. We will see you then. When I walked in I was greeted by Michael. He was very professional and made me feel welcomed. The energy of the salon had a vibe of no other salon.
That was on May 4, 2023. That was the day that my life forever changed. His assistant at the time greeted me with a big smile. He took me back to get me prepped for my services and told me that Allen was finishing two other clients. Can I get you anything. When Allen came over. He asked me what I wanted to do. I told him that I needed a retouch on my roots & stubborn grays to be gone. I also told him that I needed a good conditioning. I asked him if there was anything he could do to get rid of the built up color that was horrible. He told me that if I did a Botox conditioning treatment that would life the color without damaging the hair. He used a 10 minute color and applied it in less than 15 mins. At the time I had hair to middle of my back. It always took everyone else forever to apply the retouch and the dark color would be all over my face. He did the treatment and my hair looked amazing. A week later I went back for a for a straightener & hair cut. On May 11, 2023 I told Allen I need a change, cut it all off to front long Bob. Allen is outstanding! Truly the best in the business. He is not just a Stylist. He has over 30 years experience, he is the owner, he is a trainer for several well know product lines, he mentors all the stylist on his team to help them get better everyday. He is kind, caring and truly cares about his clients and team. All stylist are not created equal! Allen is one kind! He is my ride or die. Even though, this is long. There are so many other things I could write. Thank you Allen & Michael! read more