This is probably my 20th visit here, but my first check in. HedKandi salon is hands down the best in the city. Many my my friends, including my wife are frequent regulars here and there is very little to complain about. I am now working in the Beltline, so having HedKandi open in Hotel Arts has been just fantastic.
It is a lively place with loads of staff. They somehow manage to do a ton of color work and it never smells bad, which is great! I also really like it for the specialists they have for men. This place generally has 3 or more men in chairs, proving this place is well tailored for the guys.
I visit Lindsay, who is a bubbly, funky girl and is just fantastic with putting in the effort with my difficult curly hair. She listens and provides advice, but doesn't simply make a decision based on her tastes.
I highly recommend going here, just beware that this is a good salon, not a cheap one.