**This stylist is now at Elite Salon in Clanton** Ok people let's generate some interest for this place! No longer is SmartStyle just your run of the mill "Walmart salon." No...it's so much more. I left my high-end hair stylist days behind me for an amazing, affordable (dare I say cheap), high-quality stylist named Halie Carter. This girl is a diamond in the rough. I'm worried she's going to realize how great she is and start charging triple their prices, which is what I used to pay (and then some), because let me tell you- SHE COULD. I met Halie when I was wandering through the hair products one day and she stopped to help me. I explained to her a health problem that narrowed the products I could use and she knew exactly where I was coming from and led me in the right direction. In fact, I expressed my frustration with below average stylists who charge an arm and a leg and leave me wanting more. My main problem is my white hairs. I am 28 and have a thyroid issue that has caused the pigmentation in hair around my crown to go away. They are basically clear and incredibly stubborn to color, and the rest of my hair just turns brassy because it does not react to the chemicals in color very well. I gave up asking for trendy styles like balayage and was going to ask for a dark dark brown to cover as much as possible, which is what I told Halie, for whenever I found a new hair stylist. She told me not to give up on my dreams and that she could do it! For the price, I figured why the heck not give this girl a shot? She's only 19 and fresh out of cosmetology school but she knows her stuff. I have attached before and after photos from the two times I have visited her and she does not disappoint. She is also very easy to talk to, personable, and honest. She asks for help if she needs it and does not try to cover anything up- she is very transparent and works until it's perfect. I recommended a friend to her recently too and she loved her as well. I can't wait to see Halie again! Oh, and there are always coupons if you sign up with your email. read more