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| - This is a tough review for me to write. They hit all the right notes - this *should* be a 5 star review. But, for some reason, I am stuck on 3 stars. This place is A-OK - and that's about it.
I went in on a DealChicken special. Shampoo, scalp massage, deep condition, blow dry and makeup for $29. (Value $85.)
I had a party coming up, so I made an appointment for noon on the Saturday of the party.
I was greeted when walking in and immediately offered refreshment. (Water bottles, OJ and bubbly for mimosas, a lovely fruit tray, choclolate dipped strawberries and mini cinnamon rolls. Poured myself a srong mimosa and went back with my stylist du jour.
Conversation was fine - she was professional and friendly.
When one of the assistants saw my mimosa was getting low, he offered to freshen it up with me. He came back with a new mimosa and two chocolate covered strawberries on a plate. I love him!
The hair part went fine - then we got to the makeup. She asked what I was looking to do. I don't usually wear a ton of makeup - and I usually stick with neutral tones and an "office conservative/natural" look. I told her I was going to a party, and am open to new styles - so something a bit bolder than normal, but not quite clown-school level was the goal.
Result? HOLY KARDASHIAN, Batman! That was A LOT of eye makeup!
A couple trusted friends told me it looked good on me, so I decided to leave it for the party.
All in all, the service provided was exactly what was advertised. I wasn't unhappy with any aspect, and in the case with the assistant bringing a fresh drink and munchies, I was impressed and felt that went above what was expected. While in there, I was thinking 5 stars for sure. But even by the time I got to my car, it was just A-OK.
I don't know what I was expecting, I don't know what could have been differently or better - I really did have a good experience. But for some reason, I am not tempted to shout from the rooftops that this is the best place ever - or even worth driving to if you don't live in the NE Valley.
If I had a hot date at Pure Sushi (next door), I may make an appointment to go in a couple hours early and get dolled up - but super-savings deal or not, it's really not worth a 30 minute drive each way.
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