I typically go to this salon for just a haircut and see Evan. He is five stars, maybe even six...he’s talented, genuine, easy to share space with, and does an incredible job with minimal direction. Very intuitive!!! Thank you, Evan
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This week I went for in and saw someone else for a color to try and add some character or dimension while I acquire length. Typically I do that myself since it’s rarely that complicated and color costs are high. However, I wanted a very blond color strategically placed on the bottom while maintaining the integrity of my hair.
$160. + $10 tip (I had to leave something out of moral obligation) and at least, if not well over two hours later I was leaving the salon with hair that was about 2 levels lighter...maybe...and little to no variation in color. Although she used an exorbitant amount of foils, put a color on top, and something on the bottom, and put toner on it 2 or three additional times. The end result provided little noticeable effect.
I personally work really hard for my money but like to spend in less areas of higher quality. I left the salon feeling like I pretty much spent and entire day hauling fuel in the Florida heat for a note that said, “sorry, sucker!”
Admittedly she offered to put an additional color on top to create what I thought we’d clearly decided on in the beginning, even before I left the studio. But I was exhausted, my allergies were already bothering me from the fumes, and I wasn’t sure we were even speaking the same language.
If I can’t do it myself and/or don’t need it...stick with the “work from the inside out” concept. I’ll always feel better in the long run. 🙂