My sister suggested I try Sprout because she had received a great cut from the owner, Rachel, before Rachel opened her own space. This salon is in Hamden and it has a hip, friendly boho feel, like so much of Baltimore. I have naturally curly hair and so does Rachel. She wielded a razor like a warrior woman and I left with the world's cutest and most flattering bob and a brand new look. I live in Massachusetts and you can bet I'll be booking an appointment the next time I go to visit my sister. The cut is growing out beautifully-- a true sign of a great haircut. Who shouldn't go to Sprout: if you're uptight or entitled or freaked out by people with tattoos or piercings, or a right-wing Republican, just stay away. The employees will undoubtedly thank you. I'm 43, rubenesque, and without ink or anything pierced other than my earlobes, for the record. Everyone was friendly and professional. Great music, too.
Pros: Rachel is a talented stylist and terrific person, great head massage while my hair was washed
Cons: None really-- this was a $70 haircut and it was worth every penny
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