I love this place...Easy to find. Tracy works wonders with my hair....She really listens to what I am looking for and gives me great looks!!! I have weavy hair that has a mind of it's own and she... More

I love this place...Easy to find. Tracy works wonders with my hair....She really listens to what I am looking for and gives me great looks!!! I have weavy hair that has a mind of it's own and she always tames it.I am never disappointed with how my hair looks..
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Tart is right down the street from the SPL Ballard branch in an obscure basement, but it's an unexpectedly cute space - aided by ample skylight, spiral staircase, airy interior colors and the cute... More

Tart is right down the street from the SPL Ballard branch in an obscure basement, but it's an unexpectedly cute space - aided by ample skylight, spiral staircase, airy interior colors and the cute resident pug Rocco. I was lured in by the free haircut offer with coloring services, and upon contacting Jami who runs the salon by email, I was promptly scheduled for the next day appointment. Overall I had a good experience - Jami is friendly and fun to talk to, and she was easy to work with. She brought me a couple of cups of herbal tea, too. She helped me pick out a cute hair color that's a bit different and fun, and weaved in that color with violet hue with more traditional brown since I had my wedding coming up. She showed me some neat styling tricks for my wavy hair. They also have cute accessories and fun cosmetics (Susan Posnick mineral makeup, etc.). They touch up your makeup for fun, too. I only gave the business a "good" rating because: - Many good salons I'd been to usually put a protective cream (or a strip of cotton) around my hair line before coloring, so the hair color doesn't stain my face and is easy to wipe off - this is an extra amount of detail, but it shows they care. Even not minding that, I had to point out a couple of big spots where the color got on my face to get help to take it off. (It was starting to itch since I have sensitive skin.) - Also other salons may have a big powder brush (or in a pinch, a towel) to go over your face and neck, brushing off cut pieces of hair, so your cut hair is not prickly and unsightly after you leave - this wasn't done. - She worked into the ends of my layers with a razor, which I should've stopped, because my hair is wavy and use of razor tends to get the ends all frizzy for my hair type... this of course depends on your preference I realize, but other stylists I'd worked with had asked me if it's okay to use a razor before they wacked ends with it. I do realize as a small business there are costs you need to cut, but an extra attention to detail wouldn't hurt. I'll have to see how my hair grows out, too, since a good cut would grow out well... Definitely a nice neighborhood salon with a really friendly atmosphere, but I think it could improve if it wanted to compete with some of the better salons. P.S. Customers next to me had a bright idea of ordering in lunch while they were getting their hair done. Nice laid back atmosphere lets you do that. Cool. I don't know if I'd do it because of all the chemical smell, but it's a good option if you're pinched for time.
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Jami at Tart Hair & Cosmetic Studio not only has a great sense of humor, but has also educated me fashionable hair styles for men. She has never been shy about making recommendations on how I... More

Jami at Tart Hair & Cosmetic Studio not only has a great sense of humor, but has also educated me fashionable hair styles for men. She has never been shy about making recommendations on how I should have it cut, and how to style my hair on a daily basis. She really cares about how I look to other people including business assoc. and potential...sweethearts. Thanks Jami! Maybe you can get me another blind date?
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Located in the heart of Ballard, Tart is a chic little studio that I will definitely visit again. Upon arrival, my coat was taken and hung for me, I was offered a beverage and given the latest... More

Located in the heart of Ballard, Tart is a chic little studio that I will definitely visit again. Upon arrival, my coat was taken and hung for me, I was offered a beverage and given the latest magazines to browse through. Jamie, who is the owner of the studio, asked me a few questions about what I wanted and then got to work. I loved the hair color she chose as well as all the products she used. She trimmed my hair and then styled it in a way that was new for me - more trendy and up-to-date. I really enjoyed it! Then, I got my make-up done by Sugar, the resident cosmetics guru. It was a fun experience - all for $65! Granted, this is a special offer they are running, but even at full price, the service is worth the price. Make-up application is included with any service over $30. What a nice touch in today's world. And never once did anyone try to oversell any products. Most importantly, Tart made me feel pampered in a low-key, friendly atmosphere. Wonderful!
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