Full disclosure -- I am very fond of the stylist I've been going to for the past two to three years, and I even followed her when she opened her own salon, but her location is fairly out of the way for me and, thus, I keep putting off appointments. So when I saw a Groupon Now for Alma G Salon, which is conveniently on my way home, I jumped at it.\r
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I had a last-minute appointment with Yelena, and all I can say is that she is a natural. I have got a LOT of slightly wavy hair, and I was a stylist's worst nightmare -- I had no idea what I wanted. But Yelena assessed what length would look good on me, (wisely) suggested fringe, and expertly gave me layers, taking a ton of bulk out of my hair. Now I can let my hair air-dry and I love the look.\r
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Everyone was very nice and welcoming. Even better, I did not get that off-putting ""upscale"" feeling from this upscale salon.\r
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The only thing is that I did wait for about 35 minutes, but I can't really complain about that because that's what happens. It's like going to the doctor or flying somewhere; the later in the day it is, the more of a chance there will be a wait. So it goes.
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