the whole mood of this place shouts big winner. daniel has a music playlist that is esoteric (at least to me) and ear hugging. i loved every song.
the reception guy felt like a part-time comedian with his amusing stories. he told a story of a newspaper calling the salon asking if they wanted a paper subscription, and he told them no since everyone there was illiterate. amusing, but what i loved was his telling of the caller's follow-up, which was "today's a perfect day to learn how to read!" touche! and retold so humbly and amusingly.
daniel had great bedside manner. he didn't talk all the time, in fact he focused on the hair. but he was genuine with all his responses to my questions, and showed interest in the answers to the questions i asked him. i felt very comfortable and a genuineness in our conversation.
the haircut: i like it. it's different -- i told him i wanted to keep my curls, and he did that, but in a style i haven't had before. i really like it, and as i write this on a plane to hong kong, i think my hair will hold up and even surpass many of the asian movie star coifs i see around me. i just need to make sure i brought my grooming cream..