I have been going to Amanda for my regular cut and color for about 3 years (I have very short hair), and will continue to as long she continues to do hair.
Amanda - one of the owners of The Joint - is a personable, down-to-earth young woman who knows her way around a pair of scissors! She is super confident in her abilities, and takes direction very well - you describe it, she does it exactly. She stays on top of all the latest trends, but without making them her primary focus. I am sure that, if there is someone out there who wants a mullet, she would give you the raddest looking one you've ever had.
She and her partners have managed make their salon an inviting, comfortable, enjoyable environment - with great tunes - and I know that no matter what you're looking for she will deliver.
I highly recommend The Joint, and Amanda especially.