I just moved to Rhode Island from the West Coast in April 2010 and shortly after moving here tried a hair salon close to me. Was going there for almost a year but something just wasn't quite right--cut, color--not bad, just not quite right and two things I am particular about are my hair and nails! After received a Groupon for The W Salon and reading all the wonderful reviews I decided to take a chance and venture over there from Lincoln. Very easy to get to, very accessible, and the receptionist was so forthcoming and sweet and told me exactly where to park--in the all-day $5 parking lot a couple doors down from the Providence salon! Perfect! After explaining to her my hair type, color, etc, she gave me an appt with Karen. Well...Karen was just wonderful! So sweet and she really listened and even remembered which side my hair was parted on when it came time for the cut! She needed to do a little tweaking on both the cut and color because, as I suspected, it wasn't quite right. After discussing what i wanted, we chose a hair color together (in the red family which can be tricky) and she colored and cut my hair just as I was looking for. Everyone in the shop was so friendly and the ambience felt good too. I will definitely be returning to Karen since the total experience was great, including Karen's talent in coloring and cutting my hair to a 't'!! If you're on the fence, just take a chance and go for it, you won't be disappointed! Thanks 'W' for the Groupon too! A lovely way to try a new salon!
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