How can I piece all of the great qualities about Ayten into one review? There simply isn't enough space. When I first met her, you could tell she was a professional who had many years of experience. She was able to read my apprehension when I first decided to transition my hair after 30+ years of chemical straightening. From the jump, she was honest about the challenges ahead but also encouraged me with ideas on how to manage my hair during this transition. She tirelessly listened to my fears and concerns but encouraged me along the way saying, "It is time for this to happen, you can do this!" During this time, I would sit in her chair not seeing her vision of what the final product would be often fearing I had made a mistake. But after a seemingly long year of anticipation, I left her salon just a couple weeks ago with my brand new curls - feeling a bit strange but sincerely a new sense of empowerment finally seeing what she had seen all along. Had it not been for her attentiveness and sense of humor, I would have backed out a long time ago. Her guidance literally helped me stay the course and I am both grateful and relieved. Living in Northern Manhattan , my selection of stylists was limited to a genre of many salons doing the same thing. It is a luxury to have this type of service in such close proximity. From the moment you walk into the salon you are greeted by a warm and friendly staff. I have seen a diverse array of clientele return to see Ayten- there is no hair type she would turn away. I would highly recommend this salon to anyone.
In a nutshell, the world needs more Ayten Farrell hair stylists!