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| - Maria is the shiznit. Thank goodness she came highly recommended. I was in dire need of a rockin' stylist in my 'hood. This is a mom and pop kind of place that's been around over 20 years - same location, south side of the street, just behind CoCo's. The people here are super friendly, and they carry all kinds of high-end brands, including Matrix and Aquage.
The interior is a tad dated, with an old TV in the waiting area. When I was there, they had the Diamondbacks game on. Right on. On the tables are plenty of hair magazines to peruse. You won't find trendy furniture here, but, let's face it, are you making an appointment because of a chair or because of a great haircut?
Back to Maria...
She's incredibly friendly and professional. She's the first stylist EVER to tell me about the texture of my hair, how to complement my face shape, my hair growth pattern, my primary and secondary color hues - as well as explain the many different cutting techniques she used and why (to build volume, to make ends piecey, to shape my face, etc.).
I was totally impressed!
She gave me styling tips, too, and explained cowlicks and what to do about them. She then went on to talk about styling products and what's best for my hair type - including what conditioners to use and how often. Yeah, talk about impressed... We chatted also about travel - Boston, Chicago, Seattle - and living in Phoenix. She is super nice and easy to talk to, which is a huge plus in my book!
Even better, one week after my cut and I'm still impressed. Stylin' it is super easy. I can blow-dry and go, or I can opt to funk it up with a flat iron. Her stylin' tips are helpful, too. And I'm so glad she used alot of texture and fine-point cutting, for it created a look I haven't been able to have since moving here. Seems not alot of stylists really understand their clients' hair types.
I definitely recommend Maria to anyone, especially if you're looking for a 'do you know will flatter your face shape, your personality and your hair type.
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