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    Stranded Beauty & Barber

    4.8 (49 reviews)
    ModerateHair Salons
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

    By appointment only

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    Bridal hair services

    Color only

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    Cut and color

    Applying hair extensions

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    Frankie J.

    NO MOE... Does she do Asian hair? The really straight thick stuff? Absolutely. Ann Riordan is a meticulous professional that knows how to cut superb hair. Being an Asian man with the typical jet black straight hair, I run into the danger of having the haircut I have turn into one of four looks the next day: The "Uni" - Japanese for sea urchin, where every hair sticks up like spiked ball (made commercially famous by Kevin Bacon in the movie 'Footloose') or The "Moe" - see Three Stooges, where the hair lays straight and looks like someone cut your hair by putting a bowl on your head and cutting the excess or The "Jackie Chan" - See any of his movies from the 70s ONLY, like Drunken Master. It's an Asian Dorothy Hamil/Bruce Jenner in the 70s on the Wheaties box look (look them up) The "CLONK" (Current Leader of North Korea) - you all know the look - shaved sides, tapered from the short top, makes a round face look even chubbier and pinchable, which causes you to overreact with a nuclear emotional option due to heightened sense of insecurity; definitely not good for scoring with the chicks - unless the chick's family is in a work camp that you run - and would never allow you to be mistaken for George Clooney. Ever. After you wash it, you can NEVER style it back to what the stylist did. As a stylist, Ann is a professional in cutting and styling Asian hair. She can shape the hair to look soft or allow a "convertible" professional look by day, club look by night. Even with a long cut, you don't get a Jackie Chan, unless you ask for it. She matches your cut with the shape of your face, and in winter and summer, the cut changes due to the season. She can give you anything from an innovative contemporary look, to a clean, job interview look, with no hint of a recent trip with Dennis Rodman. The salon also provides the latest in hairstyling products which are a great alternative to your standard gel. I admit I have tried other stylists who claim to have experience with straight hair. I have even had a haircut in an Asian country, and THERE I got a "Moe" and more recently, a "CLONK". She has been cutting my hair for 10+ years, and after every experiment, every "so what if they don't speak english, they're asian" cut recommendation, I always come back - hat on head - and beg for her hair salvation. I would have her on staff if I could. Here is a great example. Let the very recent pics do the talking...

    Hair by Ann R. LOVING IT!
    Wendy L.

    Ann - I will follow her to the ends of the earth if I have to. She just moved over to Stranded and I couldn't be happier for her. The salon itself is industrial chic with a comfortable neighborhood feel. Everyone is so genuine and nice! Ann is very talented and knowledgeable. I've seen her work magic for women (and men) with curly hair and thick hair. Everyone I send her way becomes a regular client. She's just so good. I have strait thin hair and the way she cuts and colors it always makes it look so full and vibrant. She is very talented with complicated colors, styles, and the best blow out I've ever had. She can even do vintage hair styles! Ann is very patient, kind, and professional. Every time I leave her chair I get tons of compliments from strangers on the street, friends and family! I'll never go to anyone else.

    Hair cut and color by Ann! So much fun with fall colors.

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    Thanks Jay! We miss you!

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    Samantha is a master stylist and colorist. Just superb. I love my cut and also my baliage.

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    Sam is amazing! She always makes my hair looks awesome. I always trust her 100% to do whatever she wants because i know she'll do it well!

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