In what has seemed to be my never-ending quest for a skilled hair stylist since moving to Champaign some 20 odd years ago, I believe I have found the pot at the end of the proverbial rainbow, and his name is Doug. ! Like so many other reviewers, I have naturally curly hair that tends to go all Roseanne Roseannadanna if not properly sculpted. Judging solely on other reviews of Ippatsu, I went out on a limb and chose Doug. This gentleman is a very skilled, talented, and pleasant indiviual who knows how to wield the scissors. He performed some kind of magic with the right technique, because my hair is laying perfectly and the curl formation is stunning since my cut. He has earned my highest recommendation!