I could immediately tell by the technique stylist Mai used to cut my hair that I would like the outcome. And I was right. I love it. There is a particular way to cut curly, thick hair like mine, so that it lays nicely as it grows. Cut poorly, it starts to look unkempt and unruly just a week or two later. Remarkably few stylists I've encountered over the years seem to grasp this. Mai at J Bangs does and I am glad to have met her. She is not only skilled, with a good eye for aesthetics, but also genuine and warm. We were talking like old friends within minutes. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at J Bangs and will be back for sure.