After having a very BAD experience at another local salon (True Colors Hair and Nails @ Mountainside Fitness) I brought my daughter to Gemini for a trim. She is eight years old but has long, thick curls and I've seen other hairdressers roll their eyes when I brought her in for a kid's cut. Not here! When we walked in to make the appointment I could tell it was a nice little place. I didn't know anything about the salon but it is close to home, and always busy, so I thought it must be good. The young woman at the desk was just lovely. Friendly and courteous.
On the day we came back, we had a very short wait for our appointment. You could tell all the clients there were regulars, and it was a very homey, comfortable atmosphere. Sugar cookies on the coffee table!
My daughter's stylist was Robert Taylor. I cannot say enough nice things. My daughter likes to chat it up and doesn't want me hanging around while she has her hair done, so I waited in the chairs, but Robert was very friendly with her and spoke to her with genuine interest in what she was saying. Even though he is a highly educated stylist, he took my daughter's basic haircut seriously and treated us both with respect. She told him she wanted her hair straightened, and even though it takes longer, he obliged. He was wonderful with her.
I have already made my appointment (to fix the mess created by the other salon) and I'm very pleased to return to Gemini. This was a great find. :)