I recently moved here from Manhattan in New York. Of course, moving is always so painful especially when having to leave your favorite hairstylist. I have been searching for a hairstylist here in Santa Fe that would be similar to expertise and taste as my stylist in New York. After going to Paper Rock Scissor and receiving the worst possible consultation, I left and decided I would go to WINK since it was purportedly rated the best in Santa Fe by Harpar's and Town and Country. So I went for it, even though it would be a little extra $$. \r
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Well, I am disappointed that I was caught in a switch bait tactic. Not only did I receive poor service and results than advertised but it was like going to supercuts! I expect when going to a salon that my stylist have a great attitude especially when I am paying beaucoup $$ and should not be merely a haircutter or colorist but an expert.\r
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I thought I would go in and my stylist would say, ""I recommend this that or the other"" not, ""how do you want your hair"". That's why I go to salons, for expert help! If I knew what I wanted I'd do it myself! In addition, my highlights came out coppery in my dark hair it looks like I used store dye and a cap. My stylist in New York somehow without hesitation or huffing and puffing managed to create beautiful highlights and lowlights. WINK salon seemed very annoyed that I wanted highlights in my dark brown hair. My haircut ended being very boring and common as well. \r
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Someone I met who recently moved from London suggested Cactus. I will go there next time and hopefully find a stylist opposed to just a haircutter who is burnt out on their job. \r
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In addition, not to be ageist but everyone there was probably over 50, it's time for them to catch up to the times.\r
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Bizarre experience!
Pros: Lots of products - has a store front.
Cons: ""stylist"" there is just a haircutter who had very bad taste.
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