I had a haircut with Sumi and it was great. Getting a haircut has always been so stressful but I actually feel excited when I get to have my hair cut by Sumi. Would recommend to anyone! read more

This is a review pretty specifically for Luna (but the salon was also nice I just want to call her out specifically because she was awesome). Quick review is best cut and color of my life. I feel reborn just in time for the new year! Longer review: I have always always wanted to dye my hair a fun color and for various reasons wasn't able to. Finally I took the plunge and did some research to find a professional to do it. (Side note - I've tried to box dye my hair and self bleach and just never again for me) I looked at some of the instagrams of the artists at Dramatics and saw Luna had recently done a very vivid purple dye and made me want to have her color my hair. I went in for a consultation because I didn't really know all of what I wanted or how I should book my appointment. I highly recommend doing this for first timers like me. Luna kindly looked at some of the ideas I brought in and weighed in and we decided on the look I was going to go for. Luckily I could schedule same day. I had very long ash brown hair so the entire process was LONG. Luna again was fantastic, staying with me to an hour and a half after close and keeping the energy up the entire time. Made me feel very confident in my choice as well as her ability and didn't disappoint. Overall I am so pleased with my color and cut. It is even better than what I asked for. Infinitely worth the time and money. I feel like a whole new person. I haven't had a bad experience yet from a Dramatics employee and I plan to continue to ask for Luna for my hair needs. read more

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If you CARE about your HAIR, don't DARE! Tried to be positive, give the benefit of doubt, even waited to write this, but no, this is officially THE WORST HAIRCUT I have ever received, and that's big considering I have let students, non-professionals, and even myself cut it in the past. Only go here if you know for sure you'll get exactly what you're asking for, or willing to take the risk. If its because its cheap, you're possibly better off watching Youtube and cutting it yourself (or a careful friend). I'm not afraid to spend money on my hair; to date have spent thousands, but I wanted a simple trim for dead ends, 1-2" tops, until I was ready for a proper cut in a few months (its long but trying to regrow to a certain length). So I chanced upon their good reviews, walk-in deal, and tried it out. I was told by the receptionist it would be 10-15 mins wait. I also asked how long the cut itself would take, "35 mins." Did the math in my head and figured I could do it. If she said it would be longer, I would've come back later or another day. Not in a rush, but was dog-sitting for a friend and wouldn't have minded coming back after she came home. Probably unintentional, but I waited almost 45 minutes before any word. I did see stylists without clients for the duration of my wait. I understand if they had appointments coming in & didn't wanna be tied up, but multiple? I could've been done and out of their hair (hah) if someone took me when I came. I was a little upset that I hadn't been told a more accurate wait time, nor updated, (I just felt misinformed. If she said longer, I could've made a more informed choice to stay or not). The stylist, VIRGO, was really nice, so I decided to just get over the wait. I explained to her exactly this "I would like to keep the length, as much as possible, but get rid of the dead ends. If you need to reshape it a little that's ok, but keep the length." She showed me a proposed amount more than I initially agreed to but I'm realistic, so I said if you need to for the health of it, that's ok, but please not more. Pretty simple task, I thought, maybe only second to a straight across trim or complete buzz cut. No red flags until I noticed my hair felt a lot lighter than it should have for only about 2-3" (what I was shown) to be cut. I didn't say anything. It was when I saw her cutting, then coming back to sections to cut even more, sometimes up to an inch at a time, that I started to worry. AND, it was only one side of my head. When she said she was finished, I asked politely if it was even. I hadn't seen her put nearly as much work in on the other side. She showed me in a spotty hand mirror, the back of my head, but my hair's dark and my cape dark. Wet, couldn't tell how even it was. But it wasn't painfully obvious. Besides at least 4" shorter (up to 6" for layers) than when I arrived. A blowdry wasn't included in my service, which is totally ok, but most (good) stylists check their work with a rough dry. She blew the dryer at the front of my head for a few seconds. Already, I felt more than a little troubled. It bothers me a bit when a stylist assumes that because hair is long, we can afford to lose more of it. If that much hair were cut from someone with shorter hair, it would've been a drastic change. And no, having longer hair didn't mean mine grows faster, it still grows the same average speed, it's just that I set out a goal to have it long, so take care of it in various was. Lopping it off takes just as long, if not longer, to grow back. There's more to work with than say, someone with a pixie or bob, but that doesn't mean just have a field day with it and cut as much as you want! When I went to check out, I was calculating price plus tip. I've never not tipped so I wouldn't even think of not doing it, even if not 100% happy. They don't allow tips on card. Cash only (closest ATM 2 blocks away) or Venmo, which I prefer to use only with close friends and family. I stepped out, it was raining, my hair was super wet, and decided I wouldn't walk 4 blocks for the ATM, so I would ask someone to Venmo her later. Later, I notice one side of it has a piece cut short. ONE SIDE. Right in front of my face. I gave myself a blow out and noticed complete unevenness. And, drumroll please, one side shorter & more layered than the other. The side that I suspected she cut too much. I should've spoken up. It wasn't right or fair. I was devastated. It's not "just" hair, its part of a personality. An identity. And for some people, even an energy source. And if anyone knows that, a stylist would. Not only did I have far more cut than I wanted, I'll have to pay what I should have to go elsewhere and cut MORE. Right before I go on a 2-wk trip. If I don't get it cut in time, I'll probably have to do my best to hide the imperfections or never take any pictures. I felt bad never sending a tip, but here's another kind of tip. PLEASE RE-CONSIDER getting your haircut here! read more

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I cannot recommend Havana enough! After having a disastrous haircut at another salon on the upper West side, I was terrified to try a new one. After searching countless yelp reviews of different salons I landed upon Dramatics here on the upper West side. Thank goodness I did! The lovely receptionist, Liberty, introduced me to Havana and recommended her based on the style that I wanted. So happy... I will be back! read more

Dramatics NYC - I cannot recommend Havana enough! She gave me the perfect blunt cut I wanted and was so genuine/kind. Also loved the receptionist, Liberty. - Hair Salons Near Me - New York, New York

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Zone is a gem. She did a fantastic job, exactly what I wanted. Prices are great, will definitely be back.

Since walking in a few years ago, I have had a phenomenal experience coming to this salon the past several years. Always prompt, kind, and fast, it is an incredibly reliable place to go to get a men's haircut. I could not speak more highly of Traffic. Not only does he do an excellent job, he is a very nice person. I went to Traffic for the haircut before my wedding, and he did a perfect job. read more

I had a fantastic experience thanks to LuLu! Not only she is extremely welcoming and easy to talk to - she is incredibly talented. She totally transformed my hair! The salon had run out of the color I wanted, but LuLu mixed together a crazy concoction to give me exactly what I wanted! She kept me updated throughout the entire process, and told me upfront how much the service would be so there were no surprises. I highly recommend seeing LuLu! read more

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As a clinical nurse my hair is in a pony tail or bun 95% of the time. I decided I needed a change and tried the Shea Butter Hair Mask and a trim My hair is shiny and silky all to the thanks of Traffic, my hair stylist. Gotta love that name! But as hip and cool as the name he clearly is a seasoned professional. read more

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I've gone to the same hair dresser for years and after moving to the city I was hesitant to try anywhere new because of how easily my hair turns orange and brassy. After reading all the wonderful reviews about Traffic I decided to give him a try at the Dramatics UWS location. Much to my surprise, my hair turned out perfect! He was more than willing to work with me to get exactly what I wanted. I was so impressed with the highlights, I decided to get a trim as well. I was expecting to pay a fortune, being in the city, but the highlights, trim, and wash and dry was actually comparable to what I'm used to paying, making it quite affordable. The salon itself was clean and the employees were all nice and accommodating. When I called to find out pricing and availability the receptionist was very helpful. Overall, great experience and will definitely be back! read more

Did the wash and cut for $35. For the wash, my whole head wasn't even washed (just the top of my head), shampoo was barely rubbed in. I just wanted a quick trim but even for that, my hair wasnt really properly parted. They also only take cash tips (no option to add onto credit card payment). I wouldn't come again read more

Lulu did such a terrific job giving me a new look. I've been ready for a change, and she made it happen. I couldn't find the picture of the cut I wanted. Somehow without seeing it she interpreted my description and gave me exactly what I wanted. I'm so happy I happened into her chair! read more

After reading all the reviews I saw everyone loved Traffic, so I Roll the dice and made my appointment with him and boy were they right! I got the best haircut I've had in years. I can now join their voices and say that I highly recommend him too! He also colored the gray around the halo of my face -- you can't tell his color from my color and that's saying something. If you're going to Dramatics make sure you see Traffic! read more

I walked past Dramatics 1000x but one day I saw a Mom's Demand poster in the window so I decided to try them. My hair was a wreck but I had limited time. Lulu agreed to help me and she was a phenom! Beautiful highlights in record time. I just went back and she did low lights to get me ready for winter. She knows her stuff and her attention to detail is remarkable. I love my color and cut. She's wonderful. read more

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I heard middling reviews of this place from my friends, but ultimately decided to risk it due to the cheap prices. I saw that requesting a particular stylist will cost you about double the price of simply walking in; crazy, but I was fine with walking in, so I did. High point: the woman who washed my hair was a champion, best scalp massage ever. The stylist asked me what I wanted to do and I said I wanted to take off a few inches of hair, and do lots of layers and some angling. He cut my hair for less than ten minutes and then told me that for him to check the layers, he would need to blow dry my hair, which would cost more than $20 extra. I was confused at first because I couldn't imagine that I would actually have to pay extra for him to finish the hair cut. I understand that they normally charge more for a blow out but if he's claiming it's necessary for the cut, surely the blow dry should be included. I said no thanks, and when I got home and my hair was dry, I saw that, indeed, he had cut maybe one layer into my hair and largely left the shape totally blunt--not what I had wanted. He also took off considerably more length than I had wanted. I ultimately needed a second haircut ( NOT at Dramatics) to get the shape I wanted. The whole thing felt like a scam and I won't be returning. If I see that stylist again, I will sell him a bottle of water for a dollar, but will charge him 20 dollars for the bottle the water comes in. read more

Luna is really a God-send! After a number of stylists who never really understood what I wanted, Luna gave me the best cut and color of my lifetime! I initially went to Luna in Summer 16 to get a little bit of purple in my hair, and I loved it so much that I came back to get even more of my color done. Luna does an amazing job every time and I always leave a happy client! In addition to her colorist skills, she is super sweet and knowledgeable about her profession, and she always suggests colors/cuts that'll look good on me. I would highly suggest Luna for all of your cut and color needs. I'm so happy to have found her and she's found a lifetime client in me! read more

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This rating of all my experience at Dramatics averages out to 1.5 stars. I've had really good haircuts and color from here, and also HORRIBLE cuts and color. And it doesn't always even depend on who is doing it! I have come back to the same person twice or three times in a row and she seemed to have completely lost her mind the second time. The only reason I went back for so long was because I pretty much had no money and this place is pretty cheap. In general, I think they're better with either long hairstyles where you show them a picture that's not too complicated, OR really really short and funky 'dos with (horribly over processed and eccentric) color. If your hair is medium-length, STAY AWAY because they will want to GIVE you either a really short haircut or will try to "funkify" your hair even if you say not to. I had one of my stylists badmouthing another one pretty much right in front of her when she said, "who DID this to your hair?" And I was like, "Um, it was someone in this shop." She was like, "Oh I KNOW WHO IT IZ!!" etc. Then she herself ended up fucking up my hair. However, this one time I came out with pinkish-gray hair that, in the deceptive light of the salon, looked like a soft copper, I went right back and she "fixed" it at no charge the next day. Thank God. But she was pissed about it. It also annoys me that all these people go by pseudonyms, but that doesn't really surprise me considering they probably want no accountability for how their clients' hair turns out. You can't really Google "Flash" and get anything real. My friends and I call this place "Traumatics." Because it is. read more

I have been looking for a hairstylist for the past 4 years since my last one had moved out of state. It has been a grueling process unfortunately , and I've dealt with some very terrible hair days. I'm going to Florida in a couple days and wanted to fix my hair up before I go. I made an appointment and was blessed with Virgo. I don't know what was better, her attitude, her confidence, the haircut itself? Not only did I feel extremely comfortable, I felt extremely confident. She was so proud of her work every step of the way and it iluminated me. She knew what I wanted and knew what I needed and thus came a masterpiece. She has a client for life and I almost don't want to recommend her to anyone else because then shell be too busy for me! She was incredible. read more

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DO NOT GET YOUR HAIR CUT HERE. I went in asking for a trim. The lady didn't look at my hair or sit me down to look at my hair before washing and cutting. She didn't ask for my name or introduce herself. She washed and then started cutting. She showed me what I needed but if she had looked at my hair then she would not have cut it this way. And she even said it was fine and added a shit ton of layers where she shouldn't have. Furthermore, I walked in with my the style of hair in a straight line. I walked out with a v cut. Did she ask me if she could give me a whole new hair cut versus a trim? Nope. And the best part is that my friend saw my hair today and asked about a big chunk cut incorrectly on the right side. I can't get it fixed now because I will have to cut it to top of my shoulders. We started at the top of my bra line. I hope you let the woman go who did this - blond hair, eyes rimmed in black, red lipstick. read more

I went here for a haircut one year ago on a whim. I hadn't had a haircut in a while and wanted to chop it off to shoulder length. I have fine, straight hair so my hair is "easy" to cut if I just want a blunt cut. The woman who cut my hair reeked of cigarette smoke and the whole process was pretty uneventful. I have had my hair done in pretty much every high end salon in Manhattan so I knew what I was getting into by coming here. The haircuts are OK...don't expect to walk out and have people stop you on the street begging to know who did your hair...it won't happen. The service is -- ok. Don't expect coffee, pellegrino or other niceties. Ambiance is lacking. I would say this place is probably a couple rungs up from a barbershop or a supercuts. My actual haircut was ok...serviceable...but again, I basically just wanted four inches hacked off straight across the bottom and any hair monkey can do that. This is not a place I would come to for dramatic color or style changes. They are probably ok to do simple cuts, perhaps do some in-between maintenance trims, and for a simple wash and blow-dry. Also, it bothers me that so many of the stylists have weird one syllable names like "Blaze" or "Gypsy" -- is that coincidence or store policy to force these people to sound like wannabe pop stars? read more

Usually I head down to bumble & bumble downtown but today I thought - let's take a chance and do a walk-in at Dramatics NYC in my neighborhood. 'Mocha' was my stylist - she listened attentively and completely understood my concerns and wishes. Bring it up to shoulder length, longer bangs, long layers to keep it from being bottom heavy. Loved the look I walked out with and She was super quick and precise. Much more 'upscale' than I originally thought but without the oversized price. I did the cut & blow-dry ($41.90 total + tip) Make sure to tip the stylist and shampoo person, these people work hard and for such a steal here in the city. I'll definitely be back and will also test them out for a color in the near future. Thanks Dramatics NYC UWS! read more

I've been going to DRAMATICS NYC for more years than you can imagine, for haircuts and coloring. Cherry is my go-to salonista, and she is always excellent. But my son's fiancée gets her hair done withTraffic, and he does a fabulous job. The whole staff is consistently friendly and talented and consummately professional. I always feel listened-to and cherished as a client, and Cherry is more than just my hairdresser; she's my friend. read more

Traffic is incredible! I've been getting my double process here for a couple of years now and he has always done a phenomenal job. I tried some other salons before landing at Dramatics with Traffic so I know that bleaching hair white without making it yellow or brassy is super difficult but Traffic is always able to make me look and feel like a queer Robyn/Gwen Stefani rockstar hybrid. Highly recommend! read more

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came in with green tips that refused to bleach out and left with a red that im extremely satisfied with!! thank you so much to charm for going on the journey with me read more

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Come here mostly because it's inexpensive and I'm often in the area. Went yesterday for a haircut with Mariah, who was by far the best hairdresser I've ever had here. Usually, the employees try desperately to sell me a color, but it was a non-issue yesterday. Brought Mariah a few pictures of the look I was going for, and she did a great job replicating. If you go, I definitely recommend her. read more

I had a great experience here! The price is kinda high but it's completely worth the results you get! I had Lulu do my hair, I highly recommend her, she was great and made you feel like the outcome of your hair was important to her! The picture is my personal before and after! Look at that difference! read more

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I came in here with mid back length curly hair that was looking rough from the summer. I wanted to keep the length and cut as little as possible to look healthy. Lulu did a great job- she suggested an extra layer in the back to show off the curls and some angle in the front to frame the face. I told her to go for it and am really really happy with the result. Plus- $25-?? From what I can tell that is very affordable for the UWS. Awesome all around! read more

Hollywood does such a fantastic job with my hair! Her cuts/blow drys are beyond amazingggg and I feel like a pageant queen every time I leave the salon ‍ (peep the photo lol) She is so sweet and kind, listens to exactly what you're looking for and then exceeds those expectations. Hollywood doesn't disappoint! She's excellent at her craft. Overall, the staff at Dramatics is very friendly and welcoming :) It's a pleasant experience there every time. read more

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I've been coming to the Broadway location for close to 11 years. I LOVE THIS PLACE!! My stylist of all that time recently moved down south, but before she left, suggested I make my next appointment with Cherry. I couldn't be happier. Cherry is caring and thorough. She takes her time and does it right. Since I'm here once a month, I see people coming and going every time and have never seen anything but perfection and smiles as a client walks out the door. read more

I love my neighborhood Dramatics! I tend to get my haircuts on a whim and every time that I've just walked in they were very accommodating. I went about a week ago to retouch my highlights and to get a wash/cut/blow dry. I didn't make an appointment and just walked in. They were immediately attentive and friendly, and I only waited about 15 minutes until they sat me. My professional was Onyx (definitely the most badass name of them all) and after a few minutes of chatting with him, he settled all of my qualms about fixing the grown out ombré/brassy look my hair had obtained. As he explained what he recommended, it was as though he was reading my mind and saying exactly what I wanted done. The result was simply fabulous. My hair now has that even, beachy, sun-kissed look again instead of a harsh, golden balayage. Onyx's patience and determination to make the color exactly right was highly appreciated. Along with the head massage during the wash. Overall, I've only had great cuts and colors here, and this experience was no exception. If you're looking for a great, comfortable salon with character, go to the UWS Dramatics. You may even get a fun nickname out of it! (Mine was Peaches) read more

"Traffic" Accident....or rather, don't get your hair cut by "Traffic". I'm beginning to see why they have "aliases" for all their stylists. Because their terrible haircut reputation won't be tied with their real name. He clearly has NO affinity for cutting a longer men's hairstyle. I went in with medium long-ish hair and asked him to just make it shorter but keep the length, and I left with Conan O'Brien's hair. He cut my hair all off so that it is a short haircut. I'm still in shock. And it's not even a good cut that I was left with. I have to let it grow a little more and then pay MORE money to have it fixed somewhere else. Look for the photo that I'm going to post that shows what he did to me. While it's true that part of me wanted to cut it all off, like most of us who grow our hair out and get tired of it. We talked about something short, BUT, I decided against it and the very last thing I did was show him photos of exactly what I wanted, and asked that we start with just trimming and adding some layers so that it would be still long, but naturally curl easier. Then after trimming the top a little, the next thing he does is cut the sides of my hair to about an inch long. I couldn't protest because once he'd hacked that one spot, there was nothing to do to change it. The ONLY way for me to wear it is to slick it back, and it's such a bad cut that it can't be worn dry because it sticks up like Wolverine meets Conan O'Brien. I was nice about it...but, only because I was in shock. We've all been there. When we're so mortified by having our hair RAPED by someone who does absolutely the opposite of what they were asked to do. But, I'm still upset by it. I have no problem telling restaurants and stores when they've given me bad service. It's so hard to tell a hair establishment when they've ruined your hair. It causes a scene and it's so uncomfortable. I wish I had...I still may call them and ask that they pay for me to have my hair repaired by "Blanco" at columbus circle...who is truly amazing and I should have waited for but he never works on Saturdays and I really needed it cut for Sunday and was misled by all of "Traffic"'s reviews. Why didn't I check Yelp first? WHY??? read more

Dramatics NYC - My HORRIBLE haircut by "Traffic" at Dramatics NYC Broadway/91st . More like a "Traffic Accident". I'm still in shock. - Hair Salons Near Me - New York, New York

I've been going to various Dramatics locations on and off for close to ten years. While your cut obviously depends on your stylist, overall, I'm a pretty content customer. Was there again tonight, and had my hair cut by Amber. She did a great job, and was fun to BS with while in the chair. Bonus points for me calling them while I was on Central Park West and 91st, asking if they could accommodate me. They asked when. I said in seven minutes - and they said see you then. Eight minutes later, I was in the chair. As Arnold said "I'll be back." read more

Four stars for Mocha! I had spent good money at a salon and hated the cut. It didn't blend well. I walked into Dramatics and asked for someone to please help. Enter Mocha. She's great, knows what she's doing, and listens to what you want. And I couldn't beat the price. I'm happy I had the one hair mishap because I found a great affordable stylist. read more

Really good experience having a nice haircut here and pleased that it was half the cost of other places. So hard to understand why having your haircut in New York City has to cost an arm and a leg read more

I should of bought a pair of dog shears and given it to a 2 year old and they would of done a better job than this place. It's a shame as I went once and thought the cut was 'ok' so I thought let me try again and the 'stylist' or whoever she claimed to be that day looked at my hair and said 'hmm who did your hair last' with a disgusted look (the same look I gave myself when I came home and looked more closely at my cut) I said 'your colleague did it last time'. If you are looking for a cut where someone will just trim the end of your hair even after telling them numerous times it needs to be shorter (this is the part where I feel like I am an inconvenience to her) then definitely go here and if you want an actual cut with a smile then buy those dog shears and hand it to a 2 year old! That's all. read more

I moved to NYC 6 years ago and was worried where would I go to get my hair cut. I have short hair, so I was recommended by a friend who also had short hair to go visit CHARM. I started with Charm as my hairstylist when she was at 72nd and now I followed her to Broadway. she listens to her clients and gives them exactly what they asks for. I get compliments constantly from strangers all the time about my hair cut saying it is sharp. Moral of the story is here I am 6 years later still with Charm. I walk in and she ALWAYS asks me what I want to do and I say I don't care you do what you want and I am NEVER disappointed. I will be client of Charm's until she retires read more

Went in asking for ash blonde balayage, left with orange brassy disaster. After days of back and forth arguing on the phone, the owner offered two free toner sessions to try and color correct. The posted pictures are the result. I'm now out $500 getting this fixed at another salon. I want to make a point of saying I would definitely trust my hair with Mocha- she was not the one that did the original color. she treated my hair twice and was extremely understanding and honest, but there's only so much you can do with toners. I would go back to Mocha, but never back to this salon read more

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I've been getting my hair done at this place for over a year now. All the professionals there are extremely competent, however my favorite hairdresser is Luna. She's always super sweet, gives me great input on the styles I want, and she is the only person I trust to do my hair. Over the past year, she's helped me to achieve all the hairstyles I wanted. I went from a long plain brunette to an ombré, to a bob to a platinum blonde. And they all looked flawless. Luna is my go-to person at dramatics nyc. Trust me, she knows what she's doing. read more

Everytime I need a clean scissor haircut I make an appointment at this salon. The place has been freshly renovated. It is conveniently located near the 123 trains. Cost me around 40$ + tip. read more

My usual stylist has been on a leave of absence so, based on reviews, went to the Upper West Side Dramatics and was pared with Sunshine. She was awesome! Took the time to find out who I was and what I liked and was wonderful! I have short hair and she did a terrific job. I've been stopped on the street by folks commenting on my haircut. I would recommend this salon and Sunshine wholeheartedly! read more

Traffic is THE best. He wasn't able to touch up my color since last February due to covid but as always he did an amazing job. He's very attentive, listens, and customizes cut and color so its perfect for YOU. read more