I have super thick long curly hair and have gone to lots of places to get highlights done with mixed results.  Sam at Mark Garrison always listens to what I want and makes great suggestions.  I have been going to him for a couple years now and always love my hair from the moment I walk out of the salon and it also looks great for a long time afterwards.  You don't have to book ages in advance and the staff suggests product but I've never felt obligated to buy.  Overall a wonderful experience and not crazy expensive like some midtown salons.
                        
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