When my beloved colourist left Hed Salon about 2 years ago, I embarked on a journey to find a new place where I would receive the same amazing service I had been used to with him (Jean-Luc, I miss you!!!).
& I am glad to announce that this afternoon, after much research, I finally found it.
Helmet Salon is a pretty little space decorated in a modern baroque way - white walls, contemporary paintings, black mirrors & chandeliers. The clientele seemingly belongs to the alternative crowd, & so do the hairdressers, who all looked very friendly & talented. The concept here is that your stylist takes care of everything, from colouring & cutting your hair to washing it - which means you'll have an interminable appointment if you two don't get along. Luckily for me, the person I was randomly assigned, Terry, is a warm, attentive & enthusiastic young woman. She is also clearly gifted in her field: I L-O-V-E my blond highlights & the way she cut my hair - nothing extravagant, she did not take off too much length & understood what I wanted (I know, I'm conservative). Furthermore, since she thought the price was too high for what I was asking, she gave my hair a free nourishing & volume-inducing treatment.
Now, my only problem is, indeed, the price. It cost me 200$ for the cut & highlights. Sadly, I can't afford to be back as often as I would like, but I will definitely be back eventually! *Helmet Salon, you won my heart AND my head.*