I think a nice thing about being able to review a salon is actually being able to rave about everyone I encountered- not just my extremely talented stylist (Jeff!).
My hair: F*cked up from bad choices. I was desperate and far from home and I allowed a barber to trim my hair, which means my long hair was butchered, dry, and not even combed out, then thinned with shears to mimic layers (no, I didn't know he wasn't a regular stylist).
I tried to grow it to even the length out for a couple months but while in Florida I had the itch to fix it. My best friend goes to Jeff and she is fabulous so I let her 'treat' me. From the first call I made to the salon, I knew I was in for nothing short of a quality experience. The reception/ client happiness guy, who's name escapes me, was well versed in how long everything takes and was very concerned about ensuring the stylist had proper consulting time, as well as time required for the cut and balayage. That sounds silly but my old stylist would throw my balayage on in 15 minutes and fit in other appts while I sat there. I didn't have higher expectations of the end result. He got creative with my timing requirements to appease my visit. Already above and beyond.
Jeff: He fit me in during my friend's coloring the day before my appt, and got an idea of what I needed. He assessed the timing would be fine for my appointment. The appointment went as long as they thought, maybe longer, but I now know why. He takes his time and paints in the color strategically, and it actually made more sense when we consider what balayage is supposed to mimic from natural sun fading on the hair and where it's most flattering. He also corrected my hair without hitting the easy button and chopping it shorter, though I gave him full trust to do so. He explained how it would grow out and the ultimate vision (which was what I had in mind but could not articulate), and how we could get there in stages. I loved where it ended up so I'm really excited for the long term vision!
The Staff: Sitting in a chair for 2+ hours is a study in interpersonal observation. I have been in numerous salons and though it is no skin off my back, I have never cared for catty chatter or careless talk by fellow stylists, simply because I am not the one they are working on or talking about. THIS salon, however, maintained a professional outlook and genuinely worked as a team who enjoyed each other and their clients. The Client Happy Guy (reception) was a constant throughout my service which lasted past salon hours, sticking with Jeff the entire time and assisted where he could when everyone else was gone. They were both tired after a long week and I appreciated that they were troopers without even a sigh at the late hour. I watched the pregnant stylist next to Jeff perform a beautiful cut and color highlight on long, blonde hair that wanted to go darker, and I believe she did a nice job for free on the woman's child while she marinated under a dryer.
The young lady who did my shampoo (she wore fun Vans, or Chucks): She had wicked hands that washed the hangover right out of me. She communicated well with Jeff on my color transition, and was excellent at her job!
Final results: The cost is on par with expectations, and I think if you are putting money into your appearance, hair is fundamental. The grow-out period so far has only shown what a great cut I have, and the color is only getting better. My hair up, or down, looks perfect and naturally sun streaked. The cut is ideal for the regular waves I create (ends out), and actually looked longer once fixed. I am in Delray enough to make Jeff a priority going forward. Jeff is a perfectionist and listens to your needs while making educated suggestions on what will be best, or even better. I appreciate his attitude, his ethic, and talent.
The salon is beautiful, the staff is considerate and seem to span a good range of ages so everyone is well-represented. It is kind of a perfect place with parking! I will attach a photo soon! read more