I love this place! The first time I came here I admit I was nervous; I've been to the "trendy" downtown salons before, sometimes the staff can be snobby and intimidating but I've never had that experience here! On my first appointment the folks at the counter were so nice and my stylist Kimmie (Who is a freaking color Goddess! *see below*) was waiting by the counter to welcome me with a big hug! While Kimmie was mixing my color one of the owners found me to welcome me to the salon! The whole experience was very warm and friendly, they really take the extra time to make you feel welcome, like you are a priority. I also really like the fact that the stylists here do color and cutting, unlike some other big places (rimes with bean door pez) where you get one person for the color, then they wash you and shuffle you off to the person who does the cutting and the blowdry and the colorist doesn't even see the color blown out. That feels so homogenized and sterile. Robert Leonard is so warm, very refreshing for such upscale service!
I highly recommend this place! I also highly recommend Kimmie, (besides being a bona fide color goddess *see above*) she is a rockstar! Super fun to talk to & hysterically funny! For anyone who is thinking of making a change in their hair color or wants to try a fun, fresh new cut go see Kimmie! She took me from a blah medium brown to a very sparkling shade of blonde that is very natural looking with lots of highs and lows! I also recently was feeling a bit daring and had a couple very cute pink streaks put in, they came out so great! I have really long hair and with the layers and funky pieces that Kimmie cut into it, it's still a really fun style with lots of body and movement! I've never gotten so many compliments on my hair! Even if you aren't sure what you want but you know you are ready for a change, just make an appointment with Kimmie and browse her "book" it's filled with pictures of great hairstyles and fun colors she has done! -h*
Pros: Such great service, makes you feel beautiful, fun atmosphere, great staff, etc. etc. etc.
Cons: Have to use metered spots out front or a pay lot- Usually plenty of spots on 6th though...
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