NOTE FROM THE FUTURE: Shelby's now over at Ramon Bacaui Hair in Scottsdale.
It's in a great space. They play great music. Everyone who works there is friendly and attentive. They support local artists. And it smells good thanks to all the weird herbs Aveda stuffs into their products.
I got probably the best cut I have in recent history--and that's saying a lot for a curly-haired freak like me. Shelby took plenty of time to figure out what my hair did (both good and bad) and tailor the cut to my evil, evil hair. My hair actually still looked good after washing it out the day after. Score!
Also, score for the salon experience. Massages, hot towels, great-smelling hair products... It's like taking a freaking vacation just getting your hair cut. I walked out relaxed and feeling great.
My kyptonite, though, is the price. It's a great experience, but I don't get a lot of wear time out of my hair. To be fair, Mood Swings does offer free trims between cuts. And they'll knock $5 off if you prebook. So all told, it probably costs less to get a cut at Mood Swings... but it feels more expensive when I'm paying it all at once and whipping out a credit card. And thank God for the dick between my legs.