I live in Los Angeles and came to New York for work and in desperate need of a haircut. I've had…read morelong hair for years, but it was time for it to go. I called my friend Cindy List, and while she was busy, she fit me in immediately.
First I want to say what a beautiful, relaxing and intimate little salon Crown is. It's on the 2nd floor in a super cool area of the West Village. You know when you walk in a place and it just feels good? That's what Crown Salon is like. There was great music playing (Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings!!), fresh baked cookies at the front desk (that Cindy bakes herself) and amazing art on the walls, which is all painted by the owner, Alexis (and also for sale!).
Cindy and I discussed what I was looking for. You could tell immediately that she understood exactly what I wanted. I showed Cindy a couple of photos and she worked her magic. My hair came out as good or even better than what I wanted! My haircolor was a do-it-yourself job done by myself at home, and in need of some help. She put in several foils and she is fast! Then toned it and put a bond strengthener on so my hair stayed healthy. She also had two other clients that she was working on, and she never became flustered or stressed. Everyone was happy and well taken care of, and we all had a great time talking with each other! Plus everyone was thrilled with their hair when they left the salon.
In fact, one of the ladies comes to Cindy from Indiana to get her hair done. And I see why. It will be hard, if not impossible, to find someone at home in L.A. who can replicate this haircut. I may just have to fly back to New York every 6 weeks like her other clients!
**And oh, by the way, I forgot to mention that I am a hairdresser myself, and a SUPER picky one when it comes to my own hair! We both worked for a hair product manufacturer years ago, training other hairdressers. Saying that Cindy is talented is an understatement. She can do anything. Plus, she is light-hearted, funny and laughs a lot. If you are looking for a hairdresser in New York, you will be thanking me for recommending Cindy List!