|
Review content:
I have finally found the perfect hairstylist. Johnny at the Chop Shop in Manayunk is personable, knowledgeable, and extremely talented. Before I start on Johnny, though, I ‘d like to take a minute to discuss the Chop Shop in general. I usually go to pricey, “fashionable” salons and pay way too much to not be entirely happy with my long, wavy/curly, highlighted hair. The Chop Shop is actually where my husband gets his hair cut, and I went one day completely on a whim, bored with my hair and bothered that my previous hairdresser always trimmed too much off. There’s no need to make an appointment, though I always will to make sure that Johnny is available. All of their services are a la carte, which is great—at my previous salon, I had to pay for a blowout (and a sub-par one at that), even if I didn’t request one. I also want to talk about the “attitude” at the Chop Shop. It’s pretty laidback, which again, is something I wasn’t used to. Everyone is friendly and at ease. Sometimes I go to a salon and feel like I’m back in high school—not dressed well enough and not cool enough for the salon clique. Not at the Chop Shop. You get a feeling that everyone there just cares about doing great hair—nothing more, nothing less. At the Chop Shop, you won’t get a glass of wine and a shoulder massage while your hair processes, but you will get amazing hair at an amazing price.
Ok, on to Johnny. My first time at the Chop Shop, I left with the most beautiful highlights I’ve had in six years, and by far the most beautiful highlights I’ve had since moving to Philly. One of the most impressive parts of the experience was the consultation before he got started. He asked so many questions about my “hair history” and what I wanted him to do for me. I really appreciated this because far too often, the stylist asks no questions, and being kind of shy, I rarely speak up about what I want. Johnny is also incredibly knowledgeable and willing to answer questions during the service. Due to his excellent consulting skills and his talent and knowledge, I left that day with exactly what I wanted. AND I left with an appointment for a keratin treatment for two weeks later…
While the keratin treatment process was lengthy, it was totally worth it. I honestly don’t hate my curls, but in the summer, they are entirely unmanageable. And Johnny does the keratin treatment at the most awesomely insane price I’ve heard of--$175 for your first one. My hair is completely straight now, so straight that I had Johnny cut some bangs for me, which I never, EVER do in the summer. (Again, he asked tons of questions before cutting the bangs, which is great, because bangs are a very, very personal preference.) There’s no risk here at all—the keratin washes out after several months (3-5), so in the fall, I can have my curls back. And for 175 bucks, I don’t have to waste my summer with flat irons and frizz serums. I have had no breakage whatsoever, and my hair feels better than it did before the treatment. If you’ve been considering this treatment, I recommend that you make an appointment with Johnny. Johnny will entertain you, inform you, and most importantly, he’ll send you away with beautiful hair.
|