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| - I am really, really, really impressed with this hair salon. And let me tell you why in this first paragraph short-hand: It is a simple salon, but they do fabulous, flexible, customized work to your preference. At a great price too!
First, I'll walk you through the first impressions upon walking in. I showed up fifteen minutes early to my 6 o clock appointment that I phoned in advance. It is nothing fancy in there, but it is not run-down cheap. There is no in-your-face HERE BUY MY SALON'S HAIR PRODUCTS that you typically find at other salons. It is simply a desk with a computer to process transactions, a comfortable seating area, and a warm staff consisting of just husband and wife (possibly other staff too but at 6 PM on a Saturday nobody was there other than them).
They are a Japanese couple, and they were warm in greeting my arrival. I took my seat, waited for less than 5 minutes and was in the chair to get my hair cut and styled more than ten minutes in advance of my 6 PM appointment. Already, I am impressed.
But wait, there is more!
I brought some reference photos on how I wanted my hair to be cut. Usually, when I show photos to a stylist, they nod, and just proceed to cut. That is sort of what happened here, but the stylist went ahead and asked me what I would like adjusted, what I was going for. He LISTENED to what I wanted that a photo can't describe on its own. I mean, the photo reference could've been for someone with a totally different hair type, different hair product could've been used to style the hair than what I have at home, etc etc. The stylist ran through AS MANY DETAILS possible and thoroughly explained hair concepts that I was previously unaware of or understood too simply.
So he proceeded to explaint that most stylists, even those that understand Asian hair, don't understand that it's not just a matter of working the blade to thin out hair. There is a whole texturing process that most stylists over-simplify with Asian hair. He explained how when styling my hair "Japanese style" one twists the hair slightly with the hair wax. This is something I already knew, but he showed me that when CUTTING the hair the stylist must twist the hair when cutting to reach the desired texture most common with Japanese men's "destroyed" hair style looks, in ADDITION to the whole hair thinning "point cut" technique that every good stylist should recognize about Asian hair.
I was most impressed with the stylist's background. He has literally traveled around the world studying with different professionals on hairstyles, so he has a really well rounded, expert take on how to cut hair.
And it showed.
I am so used to a haircut taking an hour long. Haircut that takes more than 30 minutes, the washing of the hair, the back massage.
This haircut took less than 30 minutes, and that includes the hair washing and massage. I DID NOT FEEL RUSHED at all. The man is just efficient with his time, yet he never speaks or acts in a fashion that makes you feel unappreciated or rushed.
In short, the visit was short and sweet, the owners are experienced, and they do not overcharge for their services. I would come back, and I have already recommended some of my coworkers to come give this salon a try.
I know I'm definitely coming back to this salon!
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