Sorry to have to be negative, but Tirra was a disappointing experience for me. I had gone there based on a NYC Aveda recommendation and the Citysearch reviews, so I need to be honest for future Citysearch readers. First off, the place was extremely busy and that is a good thing, but when there is a sense of false caring to get you in and out then that good thing turns bad. Any other Aveda experience I have ever had (and I have had many) was relaxing...here, not the case. Both the shampoo and my haircut simply felt as if attempts to get me in and out...both with a sense of fake sincerity at satisfying me. I had my hair cut by Astrid...who is often raved about in Cityserach...but compared to the Aveda cuts I normally get her cutting work was dated...and showed none of the creativity that Aveda is know for. She works fast and furious...and I think, perhaps, her many years as a haircutter have left her skills robotic. I felt as if I was getting the kind of cut I got back in my teens in the neighborhood salon before newer techniques and salon settings became all the rage. Truthfully, my new haircut cut looks like a helmet or a suburban housewife's idea of style! It shows no life whatsoever...it just hangs limp and unpolished. In fact, it looks as if I am due for a haircut and not like i just had one! Quite honestly, I'm going for a fix up haircut today. Sorry Tirra...if my experience was great I would have written about that too...unfortunately, the best part of my visit was the friendly and helpful girls at the reception desk!
Pros: Friendly and helpful reception desk employees.
Cons: Non-relaxing service untypical of what an Aveda salon experience should be.
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