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| - Edit: I ended up dropping Bella Toccare down to 3 stars. They're pricier than a lot of places (but not the most expensive). One of the last two times i was there, they screwed up my appointment time. The receptionist argued with me that I had made it at 11:00am, and continued to argue even after I dug through my wallet and discovered the appointment card with the correct time. This led to a few things: discovering that my actual appointment was gone, an argument to still have an appointment (I would have been better off leaving), and learning that I really ought to clean out my wallet more often. They were able to find me an appointment, but with a different stylist (they did NOT tell me that she was more expensive - that was a fun discovery at check out). I had to wait an hour. My hair was... okay. Not amazing,a nd definitely NOT worth the price.
At my check out, the manager half heartedly apologized and offered me a discount for my next visit (spoiler alert: there wasn't one, and it wasn't that great of a discount).
Original review: I've been twice and they're fantastic! I most recently had Gia cut my hair and will definitely be back. I loved that they squeezed me on short notice (I have a really awful work schedule right now). Gia was pleasant and funny - she didn't talk my ear off, cut my hair just I asked, and had some good suggestions. I loved that she trimmed my bangs dry (I asked and she explained that she has a better idea of how they'll be and then she doesn't cut them too short - they spring up when they dry). My hair cut works well if i let it air dry or blow dry it (yeah, I don't get to blow drying all that often! Usually my 45 min commute does that for me).
It's a very pretty space, and they offer a scalp massage and hand massage with my hair cut. Not the best massage ever, but it is relaxing and helps me try to calm down a bit. The salon also has a good selection of products - lots of Aveda (it is an Aveda salon), OPI, and Zoya polishes. There is also a bit of jewelry (I got my mom a breast cancer awareness bracelet that is cute and was inexpensive). The salon prices for services vary based on the level of the technician - Gia is not the top tier (I had a super expensive hair cut the first time, but it was great!) which my wallet appreciates, but she is just as good as more expensive hair cuts. I like the relaxing atmosphere of the salon and everyone working there seems very nice. I can't wait to make an appointment for a color soon.
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