=] so i went in fully expecting to meet this god everyone's raving over. unfortunately, i thought, i ended up with a cute stylist by the name of versace. after debating color, he conceded that i'd get some brightness and i conceded to a brown shade with red overtones. i have never before in my life had brown hair that wasn't grown back out after a dye job...my natural color. i've gotten tons of compliments on the color and in fact was envied when i returned to the salon earlier for a touch-up.
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i used to go to robert stuart. it costs more but my regular stylist hated me and made no bones about it; i am rarely ever satisfied with the original cuts. i've been to the beehive (not so hot) and shampoo avenue B (arrogant junior stylist...wearing sunglasses. how the heck does anyone style hair they can't see?) for my first fauxhawk. i currently employ a stylist who makes house calls but while her cuts are spot on, her coloring skills leave much to be desired (she gave me peach hair!). for $10 more i can get a great cut at extravaganza and get professional-grade colorants with a glaze.
the staff are remarkably friendly (my old stylist used to roll her eyes and groan when she saw me, she so despised my precision), the salon cozy and my shirt as yet unstained. eye candy that's good with hair scissors--always a good deal.
so versace had answered the phone when i'd called and assured me that he was familiar with the relay and wasn't at all weird. this city is full of real characters...but slim on real character. anyone looking for a deaf-friendly salon should check them out. beehive has one signing receptionist but these guys are communicative.
Pros: price, service, attitude, concern, communication
Cons: not spa-like
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