Hooray for finding a great stylist on the first shot!!! I went to Par Exsalonce on the recommendation of a friend who also just moved to the Valley. I was nervous to say the least considering that I wasn't just going to a new stylist but I was going to a new stylist to cut off 8 inches of my hair. Malissa was fantastic. She gave me the exact cut I asked for and was super nice and friendly. I plan on going back to her for color in a few weeks and may also tack on some other spa treatments at that time.
They offer a full range of spa treatments from manis/pedis to massages and body treatments. The prices are very reasonable, $45 for the cut and blowdry. Coming from Boston that is quite a steal, my husband paid more for his tiny trims in Boston!
Update: Malissa is as good with color as she is with cutting. My color looks fantastic. She really took her time and it shows. My husband saw Brett for a cut and he did a great job with his coarse curly hair.
I have also gone back to see Hayley for an eyebrow waxing. It was pricey but totally worth it. I am very squeamish with waxing and plucking (I never pluck my own eyebrows, I just can't bring myself to inflict pain on myself) and I often find the plucking to be the worst part of the waxing. With Hayley it was painless. I will definitely be returning to her again.
Given my continued good experiences here I'm very eager to try out other services like the pedicures, massage and one of their body treatments.