OMG Thank you Addy C. for recommending me this trendy salon! It is located right next to suno, across from Hmart in the same plaza. It's a bit tricky to get into the parking lot, but once you make it, you will be so happy you came! I came with no one in mind to cut my hair and ended up with Yong. He's handsome, very handsome, with dashing hair and a charming smile, a bit too good looking to be a stylist! They have some hairstyle magazines, all Asian friendly styles , but don't worry, I am sure they work with all types of hair and textures! Yong then takes me to the shampoo station, and I am blown away.. it literally look like a massage table with a sink attached to it.. so instead of slouching up, or being in an awkward position you are laying flat. The shampoo and conditioner smell wonderful, and as I look up to the ceilling, I notice Korean music videos playing.. there are like 5 small Tvs total, Yup.. it's high tech alright, you wont be staring at a ceiling, rather at TVs. It's awesome, and that experience in itself was worth writing about.
So I tell Yong I don't like my hair razored and he assured me he will be using scissors. As soon as I sit down, he gentle combs through my hair, asks me where I normally part, and then starts cutting away. I had told him I wanted to keep the length, but to add more layers. He cuts, but is careful to keep the length in the back, but does a beautiful layered cut. He knew I was short on time, pretty much he has a good 40 minutes to cut my hair. So get this, he breaks out in 2 blow dryers in one hand, and starts drying my hair. I was amused, and commented on how I never have seen someone do this. Well he nicely replied that since I was in a rush, he wanted to dry my hair fast. I naturally assumed he was done and was now styling. I told him it looks good, but he swiftly replies he is not done yet. Once my hair was dried, he went back and picked up strands of hair, and rotated his scissors and sliced through the strands with such position it was just fun to watch. He did this throughout my hair, never once was my hair caught in the scissors ( I guess it was just that sharp).. he recommended that I perm my bangs for a gentle side swept, and mentioned it would be like 15.00. If I chose a cut and highlight it was be in the neighborhood of 85.00 for both services.
After cutting my hair, dry, he finished it with some hair gloss, and styled it with a straighten iron. My cut looked amazing, and I was so happy with the great results. I will be back for sure. I think I found my stylist in ATL!!! My cut was beautiful, and much less then what I had expected. For you folks that are stuck on being in the "City" like Midtown or Buckhead for a stylist, venture out to this location. You can get a cut and color for the same price as what you would pay for a cut. IF you want a cut alone, you can use the money you save to have some yummy Korean food! I really liked the salon's overall promptness that it had promised. I wanted a fast and beautiful cut, and Yong exceeded my expectations! I will post photos of my hair soon! If you come tell him Tulie sent you, the nice Vietnamese gal who will be back in 2 months!
For you guys, I saw dudes get cuts, and they came out stylish and very nice as well.. so don't be afraid..
I don't speak Korean, and Yong, though he had an accent, we had no communication problems at all, we even had a great conversation. So if you are uneasy about this I guarantee you, if I had no problem, you won't either! read more