I was drawn into Thorps with a free haircut coupon after participating in Bike the Barns, a bike ride supporting local CSA farms. I loved the fact that the salon supported this event, and it seemed to maintain a friendly, independent, and Madison-minded atmosphere when I visited for the haircut. The design of the salon inside is simple yet elegant, and it has some really interesting old-fashioned salon/barbershop chairs. I really appreciated the online booking, and I like that they offer drinks while you wait.
Whether I return to a salon really comes down to the haircut, though. I pretty much gave free reign on my cut to Emily, my stylist, and she did an excellent job. I will definitely be back.