I've been going to RedBloom for about two years now and still absolutely love it. The salon itself is well situated for me being a quick walk from my office. Parking is street which if you are driving can be a pain sometimes but generally there is spaces available close by. The salon itself is nicely appointed and a big open space. The receptionists are always really friendly and I highly recommend the Aveda tea. Up until recently I've been seeing Kimberley but she has opted to return to school full time so it was time to get brave and try someone new. She was good enough to suggest someone for me and the first cut was awesome but unfortunately he works limited hours and is in big demand so I am now on to stylist #3 Alex. Just had my first cut with Alex on Friday evening and again loved it! When I first started going to Red Bloom I convinced my husband to go as well and he saw Alex for a long time so I was confident I would like what she could do for me and I was not disappointed. Not only does this speak highly of the skills of the stylists but also the consistency of approach that Red Bloom emphasizes in the salon. The stylist takes the time to consult with you; what do you like, not like, what are you looking for, how much time do you put in to styling, maintenance etc. So before a blade touches a strand of hair you are ideally on the same page. This has been my experience every time with every stylist and is what makes me vote for top salon, recommend the salon to evereyone and of course continue to go back time and time again. Oh and did I mention this is an Aveda Salon as well? So in addition to top notch product the place just smells like heaven and so do you when you come out the door. You ccan check out the stylist's profiles on their website which will help you select someone who does (or likes to do) your type of hair. Not that a great stylist can't work with anything but I like to think that if you want or have short hair and you go to someone who likes to do short hair you have a good chance of coming out with a great short hair cut! Their stylists are also defined by levels: Master, Advanced, Intermediate and they come with their accompanying rates. With keeping my hair short I am pretty much in every 5 weeks or I start getting antsy and thinking crazy thoughts like cutting it myself. My cut always grows out well I just know when its time. This short schedule can be a bit dear with a Master level stylist but I also look at it as an investment in me and what I present to the world. I love the cut, love how it grows out and it costs what it costs. Knowing many many stylists and the work that they put in to building their skills and perfecting their craft I appreciate that someone with higher skills who uses top products will have a higher price point and you will see the difference. You are always told about the products being used on you and why those ones are chosen and while you will be asked if you are okay for product I have never felt pressured to buy more. Your visit will end with an offer to touch up your make up which is a lovely touch especially if you are headed out for the evening. Oh yes and they do give you reminder calls for your appointments which I love. I'm a big girl and I do a pretty good job of keeping track of my appointments but every now and then I think I've saved it i my phone and then nope! They also print the date of your next appointment on the bottom of your receipt as a nice reminder. Love Red Bloom!