I just moved to Fed Hill this summer and was nervous about finding a new hair salon (I'm quite picky) and was overwhelmed by the number of options. I chose to try out the Phillip Michael Studio, while on the pricier end, because the reviews were encouraging and my brief impression while passing by in the neighborhood was that it was a small, professional, and welcoming studio. I'm happy to say the reviews were spot on and the looks were in no way deceiving (not to mention worth every penny)
I scheduled a last minute appointment (a few hours beforehand) with Phillip and he was extremely flexible and happy to squeeze me in (unlike other higher-end studios that are pretty cut-throat about their appointments). He greeted me by name when I came in the salon and right off-the-bat I was treated like I had been a loyal customer for years. I really loved the laid-back feel of the studio. This place has excellent talent that you would expect from a fancy studio without the snooty undertones.
Before my cut, Phillip spent time talking to me about my hair and styling preferences and also what I've liked and disliked about previous cuts to get a feel for what I was looking for. I am by no means articulate when it comes to discussing styling and cutting techniques, but he was super patient and very good at helping me verbalize my thoughts and 'vision'. He talked me through every phase of the haircut, which I GREATLY appreciated as I'm sure we've all had the nerve-wracking experience with a stylist who sits you down and immediately starts hacking away at hair. Not only was the haircut superb, but Phillip himself was so much fun to work with. I'm about a few weeks out now from my visit and my hair still looks fantastic! To me, this is proof of an exceptionally well done cut rather than the work of a sub-par stylist who’s able to work wonders with product while you’re in the salon and then leaves you with a disaster the second you shower and style yourself. I will definitely be recommending this salon to all of my friends and returning in another month or so for my trim!