After a different salon in the area decided they couldn't do my hair after siting me in the chair (and having all the information they needed when I set the appointment and they accepted the appointment). I left practically in tears because I really wanted to get my hair done today for a specific reason. I drove down the street trying to decide if I would just forget it and get lunch or try somewhere else. Well, I drove past La Capelli and took the chance by stopping in to see if they could take me.
I totally lucked out! I explained myself quickly when I walked in and Amanda (the owner) said she could and would help me. It was total luck she could because she happened to have a no-show that freed her up at that moment.
Not only did she take me in, but she knew exactly what to do to get my hair as close to what I wanted as possible without causing massive damage. See, I have very long raspberry colored hair and have had it this way for 5 yrs. My goal is to turn my hair white (on top) to match the roots that are growing in, and I fully expected it to be a silvery pink after the first processing since that's what it looks like when I get my roots bleached prior to adding more raspberry color.
BUT, Amanda lifted most of the color out with a (safer) process than I knew existed and was then able to lighten my hair with very little pink/purple color tint. She couldn't get it safely to white on this one appointment, but I didn't expect her to be able to and still allow me to be long haired. :-) It's definitely lighter than it was when I was a full time blonde many years ago. Got me way closer to my goal in one appointment then I expected anyone to be able to (and in the price range I expected to pay)!
I am incredibly impressed by Amanda's knowledge and entrepreneurship - especially considering her youth. Truly impressed!