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| - Lanita cut my hair and was so sweet. She was talkative and genuine with me.
Below are my pros and cons of a first-time customer:
Pros: 1) I was able to get an appointment fairly easy 2) Lanita knew what I was talking about when I described what kind of cut I wanted. 3) A lot of the art on the walls are done by local artists, which can be purchased. 4) My stylist said she personally does cuts for free if you're donating hair. [I did not do this, so I can't personally attest.]
Cons: 1) No seating area in the front, so if you are waiting, you are awkwardly standing near the reception desk, unless you are invited to the back where there are TVs and couches. I would not have known about them there and I wasn't invited back while I waited. 2) I get it, people smoke, but there was a slight scent of cigarette smoke when I was in there. 3) [Semi-con] It's hard to nail down the vibe of the place. They support local artists which I appreciate, but the art is definitely not for everyone. 4) My hairdresser, although very sweet, was not shy to talk about how she just woke up and how "greasy her hair was," which she fixed before doing my hair.
My stylist said a "long bob" hairstyle would work well on me, and I suggested we try it that day, however, she said, "Not today, let's just go with this, then you can grow it out again, and donate it when we do it in a few months." Sweet gesture, but I was looking to get rid of my long locks that day! Lanita was so sweet, I didn't want to be difficult, so I went somewhere else after. [I know, I know, I should have said something!]
It seems that the employees and customers are happy and they certainly are friendly, but I don't think I will personally be returning, as I had a better experience somewhere else.
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