I wasn't using Yelp when Kim Vo opened his Las Vegas salon - but a recent Twitter prompt reminded me that I have yet to review.
I came to the salon a mid length dark blonde with random highlights and low lights. I brought with me a picture of Jenna Jamesons (I learned later he does her hair as well :) new severe a-line, chin length, platinum bob and I took my seat in the masters chair.
Kim Vo masterfully and swiftly free-hand painted large chunky sections of my mop. I had never in my life seen anyone work as fast as this and after ten years of coloring and bleaching, this was my first experience with the balayage technique. Once the color was complete, I went to Lavetta (no longer at Kim Vo) for a cut. She was in a word, brilliant. I would like to say I have never felt more beautiful than I did that day, but the truth is I felt just as beautiful three months later.
My hair grew out naturally, never looked rooty and the blonde stayed a true buttery platinum - never brassy or golden. Even with a double process the condition of my hair seemed to actually improve.
How good was my hair? After opening the Vegas salon, Kim Vo began spending more time at his L.A. locations (WeHo and Beverly Hills). I could never manage to lock him down in Las Vegas so I did the most logical thing a girl can do in that situation - I drove to Beverly Hills for my next hair appointment and six months later (yes - I WAS able to go that long between color) I was sitting in his West Hollywood chair. Worth every penny, every last minute of the sixteen hour round trip driving, and worth each of the 1000 miles I put on my car for the two appointments.
I moved to NYC two years ago so what is the next step? Flying to L.A. to see him again....