Alex R. has cut my hair twice and colored it once. Both times were super enjoyable. What I liked most was that despite the super chic appearance of the shop, Alex is down to earth and listened to me.
The first time I went into the shop, I was very shy -- I knew I wanted to change up my hairstyle but I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted it to look like. I think Alex sensed that I was feeling timid and offered me several options to help me decide. He ended up giving me a great color (semi-permanent) and a lovely cut that helped me feel confident. He never forced an idea on me, but rather helped me come to my own decisions.
I would totally recommend this shop to my friends and family. My boyfriend even got his hair cut by Alex and he did a great job on his hair as well.
Also, I must mention that Alex's hair is super cool -- I think it's important that the person who cuts your hair has awesome hair that you can look at in awe.