I recently moved to LA from NYC and in searching for a new local hair stylist and coming up empty, I am truly aware that no one matches the wonderful talents of Jane Webb and no salon matches the intimacy of Grace Heaven. I went to Jane on a citysearch whim and in the 5 years of seeing her have been inundated with reviews and requests for her number (and sent many happy clients her way). I am a serious color junkie (been highlighting since I was a teen) and it has been incredible to finally rid myself of the toxic chemicals with Jane's natural products. She is remarkably talented through all my phases--from beachy super blonde to chocolate brown--her color is alway multi-faceted and fits your skin tone flawlessly. The dry cuts are superb. And the special 2-chair salon peppered with Jane's flea market finds, farmer's market flowers and dreid fruits from one of her recent travels feels like a home, a welcome change from the factory-feel of so many salons. Jane herself is cultured and full of this interesting combo of hippy and fashionista sensibility and I always looked forward to my time in her chair to catch up on conversation. I've tried unsuccessfly to get Jane to move here, but for now have to be satisifed with her yearly west coast trips or my weekends back in NYC.
Pros: Intimate Atmosphere, Expert Skill
Cons: I can't convince the owner to move to LA (where I now live)
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