Typically I don't get independent salon haircuts because: 1.) I'm a dude and my hair is not that complicated and 2.) Expense.
Enter Studio 480 and my new stylist Ashley. The interior is a "Rustic Modern meets highlights of elegance and functionality," appeal. I had an appointment so I didn't wait however the waiting area seemed comfortable. Ashley was hospitable and quite capable of taking my wish-washy thoughts about what to do with my rats-nest full of hair and turn it into Adam Levine quality style.
For a male, it's nice to have all the edges nice and clean, good fades (as my sides were requested - significantly shorter than the top), sideburns trimmed with the edges of beard cleaned up. Most important: she washed my hair AFTER the cut, so I could go back to work and not worry about being itchy and covered with tiny little hair particles.
The styling was great and she gave me some tips on how to reconstruct the styling (fat chance I'll be able to do that....).
I honestly feel like I got a great haircut, at a reasonable rate and will be sure to come back again. I might even make this a once a month affair. Thanks so much!