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| - Let me start out by saying, I am VERY picky about my hairstylist. VERY PICKY! I have had the same stylist for over 10 years and I drive 3+ hrs to see her. Yep, 3 hours to get my haircut. I have fine hair that is very hard to style and get body. It takes someone with great skill to make my hair look good and not flat.
A friend of mine bought me a gift certificate at spafinder.com. As I was searching the website for what to spend it on, I came upon Mood Swings. I was hesitant, but hey, it was free $ and I really needed a cut. With the great reviews I thought I'd give them a try.
The main things I noticed while researching... 1) They're an Aveda salon. I know it doesn't mean much to some people, but this is a big deal. Salons that are backed by a reputable name usually have strict requirements for their stylist. 2) Their website has bios of their stylists which are specific in what they specialize in, plus there are pictures so you can see what their own style is.
I made the appointment on a Sunday which worked out for free public parking. All other days you have to pay to park at the meters or in the parking lots. the parking lots are right behind Mill (best one is west of Mill on 5th St.)
I accidentally walked into the spa part (it smelt so good and was so peaceful,) and the front desk kindly showed me upstairs. When I got upstairs, I sat down by the door not realizing I needed to check-in in the back of the salon. When I checked in the receptionist offered me tea or water. I asked for water, but alas, I never got it. NOT a good start...
But within a few minutes, my stylist Jayla came over and greeted me with a warm smile and took me to her chair. I showed her a horrible picture of myself (side view in dark light) with the cut I was looking for. She spent about 5 minutes with me, asking questions and getting a good idea of what I was looking for. I was impressed. She shampooed, conditioned, massaged my head and hands, and hot toweled my hair (something that is also only found in better salons.)
As we talked I found out that the front desk girl was new (then I will let it slide that she never brought me my water.) I also found out that the salon is privately owned but Aveda does indeed have strict standards for the salon to work under their name and use their products. So much so, that a well known Aveda hairstylist was being flown in from New York the following weekend to do training with the staff.
Jayla was great! She took her time doing the perfect cut. She then styled my hair for about 15 minutes, then touched up and cut some more when she was done. Something else you only find at a quality stylist.
I paid $50 for a cut and style (well worth it,) and gave a $15 tip (always tip a good hairstylist 25% or more.) Jayla showed me the Aveda products as she used them in my hair, but wasn't pushy at all to sell them. I scheduled an appt to go back in in 3 weeks and am getting my newly cut bangs trimmed (it is free to get your bangs trimmed back) and I am also going to have Jayla put in highlights.
I am ecstatic to find a stylist that I like locally. I can't wait to go back!
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