I hate moving. I hate the packing, and the unpacking, and the days/weeks/months of finding your things in weird places (dishes, how did you wind up in the box of stuff for my bedroom closet?). But most of all I hate that I have to find a whole new hair stylist every time I move. Sometimes it takes forever to find the right person -- it took me almost 2 years to find the perfect hair salon in my last city! But somehow I struck gold with Savvy after only a few months of living here.
Savvy Salon is a relaxing, beautiful day spa that is perfect for a day of pampering. I had PJ for my hair, and she did a fantastic job achieving the exact look I was hoping for that day. She took her time and paid attention to all of my concerns and questions, and I can say without a doubt that this is one of the best haircuts (possibly the best!) I've ever gotten. Somehow she made my hair look longer and healthier even after cutting off some length, and she cut my hair so that it actually looks good when I wear it curly now. Perfect for the summer months! PJ is a master stylist (I think), so her prices are a little higher than some other stylists, but I wasn't shocked by the price at all. I'd definitely go back to her. If I'm ever on a small budget and need to cut back on some expenses, I'd ask for an understudy, because their prices are flat out amazing.
I came back to Savvy a few days later for a mani/pedi using a coupon they sent me. They were accommodating and didn't care at all that I was using a coupon, which is rare at salons in my experience. My afternoon with Kalissa was very relaxing -- I enjoyed some hot tea, some free snacks, and the best pedicure of my life. She did a great job on my manicure and pedicure, and I would definitely go back for another special occasion.
Savvy loses one star for a few reasons: (1) While I think their hair prices are very reasonable, I think their other services are all a little pricey. (2) My pedicure smeared horribly as soon as I got home, even though my toes were allegedly dry enough to leave the salon. (3) I got straight up barraged with emails after my first visit, which made my inbox grumpy.
However, I also have to note that my shellac manicure (CND Desert Rose) is still alive and well after 1 week of playing with dogs, gardening, cooking, cleaning, and crafting with a hot glue gun. That is one awesome manicure!