I went back to Kink to see Grace. I told her what I was having trouble with blending and that I needed a few more extensions put in. She took a look at my hair and checked out how I had been taking care of it and gave me some tips on how to untangle the existing strands. She was so laid back during my visit with her and I am loving my hair. She is by far the most open and understanding stylist I have had in many years. I dig her vibe and the relaxed atmosphere. Grace is the best! read more

I paid $780 for extensions + $700 installation and left with the wrong curl pattern entirely. My hair is 4A, the extensions were 3B (a noticeable mismatch) that the stylist and salon owner insisted "blended well." Rather than fix it in the salon, she told me to wet and scrunch them at home. They did not improve. When I had dinner with my grandpa the next day and he saw how awful my extensions looked said my hair looked like a "mop." Everyone who saw my hair was appalled at how awful they looked. After sending photos, neither the stylist nor the owner could acknowledge the obvious problem. The owner admitted the curl pattern wasn't an exact match but offered only a perm + reinstall, no refund. I was never shown the extensions before they were ordered, and Michelle the stylist told me that she had the "perfect extensions" to match my curl pattern. On top of the wrong curl pattern, the extensions were installed too heavily for my fine hair, leaving my scalp red, irritated, and scratched by sharp adhesive edges of the k tips . Given the damage, I declined further work and still received no refund for either the hair or the installation. No one at Kink Hair salon took accountability. If you have 4A curls or tighter, please save yourself some money and go to a curly extension specialist. I ended up buying 4A clip in curly extensions myself and they look like a perfect match, proving there's no excuse for licensed cosmetologists to not be able to find the proper curl patterned hair for my extensions. read more

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This salon came highly recommended so I was very disappointed to have such a poor experience. I had a consultation with Krysta to discuss a perm. I was looking forward to the meeting. I arrived 10 minutes late due to traffic and I apologized profusely in spite of the fact the reception did not acknowledge me when I walked into the salon. The whole vibe of the salon was not welcoming to say the least. After my apology, the receptionist went to the back to get Krysta and after 10 minutes she told me Krysta was leaving and couldn't see me and asked me to reschedule. I left in shock at the lack of professionalism, customer service, basic manners and decency. Do not recommend this salon or Krysta. read more

Tori is the best hair stylist I've ever had, and due to distance, I have to find someone else and my heart is broken. Tori is brilliant, and gave me the best cuts! She took me from long to short and helped me grow it out, and my cuts always looked fresh and not too new or too grown out, even if much time passed. I'm dragging my feet to find someone new bc I keep hoping I can somehow make the distance work. Truly, the best place ever, with the kindest folks. Go here. Be nice. Support Kink! read more

I will never return to this snotty place of business ever again. After my horrible experience yesterday, where my stylist proceeded to get in my face and chew me out for NO reason at all, is completely unprofessional and unacceptable. All I did was call the salon a few days prior to my hair color appointment, and ask the cost of the toner. I'm on a tight budget, and who isn't nowadays?! All I did was ask the cost, and when they told me the cost I said I would prefer to forgo the toner. I thought it was unaffordable. I was very nice on the phone--Never once argumentative, like my stylist accused me of doing. The price they also quoted me for the entire service was about $65.00 lower than what I was charged for my service in the end. I do appreciate being chewed out by some hairstylist with a serious attitude problem. She's had an attitude with me prior to this experience and is just a nasty person. I don't tolerate people in my life who aren't kind and respectful of me. I was thoroughly frightened yesterday, and felt trapped, since I was sitting in her chair and she was belligerent with me. I should've left with her having that nasty of an attitude. You just don't treat people that way...Especially your customers. Also, don't make accusations that are completely FALSE. The owners are rude, and so is the staff. I also left with grey, chunky highlights--not solid blonde highlights like I requested. My hair is ashy grey striped. Now I have to get it fixed at another salon, as well as the bad haircut she gave me. I advise people to avoid this business like the plague. If you like being treated nasty by your stylist, than go right ahead and go here. Terrible business. If I could give zero stars I would in a heartbeat. They don't deserve 1 star at all. read more

Got a haircut here for the first time yesterday afternoon. Parking is a little hard to find, you'll probably end up paying to park on the street. Download the passport parking app first so you don't have to use the machine. The salon is very pleasant inside. Nice, chic interior and waiting area. I booked with Lexi and she is AMAZING!! Super friendly and did such a great job on my hair. She was also helpful in telling me about how I can take better care of my hair and was knowledgeable about the products they keep in the salon. Prices are very fair too! I really enjoyed my time with her and I will definitely be back! read more

KINK Hair - Great cut and style by Lexi! - Hair Salons Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Salon was nice, but that's a bit it. My stylist came and late and over all just did a lazy job on my hair. I walked out there 300 bucks down, and you couldn't even tell that I had gotten my hair done (WHICH WAS THE GOAL). My hair looked nothing like the photo I showed her, and I could only see one significantly blonder streak. There is also the fact that they quoted me 200 dollars over the phone, then charged me 100 dollars (not including tip!) more. I walked out of the salon feeling like I had gotten scammed. read more

What kind of review should you write when a business completely restores your confidence and it's kindness overwhelms you? Like many of us I've had an interesting year and one of the things that fell off my list was hair care. My hair was in rough shape. They did everything they could to restore it and save it. At the end of the experience I came out feeling like myself again and quite frankly, pretty cute. Through all of it I had 4 awesome women help me. I would quickly book Carry, Joni, Lexi, or Megan. They're all really kind and incredibly talented. Leslie set up my appointment quickly and found me amazing people. If you're questioning where to go to get your hair done, just stop and go here. The salon is beautiful and clean and they take all measures to make you feel comfortable. They're an incredibly generous business (did I forget to mention the gift bag I received?) and I'll be convincing everyone I know to go here. read more

The fabulous owner Leslie recently did my bridal make up and wow! Highly recommend! Thank you Leslie for making me feel so beautiful on my wedding day read more

This was my first time at Kink and I loved it! Make sure you use the door on the right side of the salon to enter (the left door says to use the other door, but you wont realize that until you get close). Kelsey gave me a super edgy bob (pixie cut) and a partial highlight. She consulted with me for the first couple of minutes, mixed the color, and got right to work with the foils. She is super fast with the foils! While my color processed, she was able to fit in another cut/style for an accidentally double-booked appointment. Great time management! Because I checked in on Yelp, I was able to get a free conditioning treatment. All of the products left my hair feeling soft and smelling great! The bowls where they wash your hair were actually comfortable. My neck never hurt after laying there for 10 minutes!!! The chairs also reclined- never have seen that before! I didn't want a "mom bob" so I told Kelsey to do whatever she wanted. I was a little surprised at the shorter length, but I love it! Not something I would have tried without her just going for it. She set me at ease by showing me how easy it would be to style and dry it in the morning. She also talked me through each product she used so that I would know what to do on my own. Great service! All of the other staff members were very friendly in complementing my new color, then my new cut. Booking my next appt was easy. They have a system where you can make appointments on the their website. The receipt was also emailed to me. So high tech! Can't wait to go back. read more

Nancy fixed my blunt, think, medium-length hair that I really needed to trim. I'm growing my hair out from a very extreme bob that was cut to the middle of my jawline. Before the cut, she gave me a moisturizing hair treatment along with a scalp massage. It was very relaxing and the treatment was effective! My hair is more soft & shiny without being greasy. The cut itself is great. I have a lot of hair and Nancy took the weight off without compromising the length! It was also nice that the s gave me a new customer gift with a sample shampoo & conditioner :) read more

KINK Hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Great vibe Everyone very friendly Lexi Tabaka was the best Listened to what I wanted and delivered Highly recommend Kink read more

I needed a shampoo after a whirlwind few days of moving my son into college. I called as they were closing and Josh was incredibly kind and welcoming and squeezed me in. The salon is super hip and cool looking. This will be mine and my son's go to salon while in STL! read more

Worst experience ever. I typically go to STRANDS but they were booked for a couple of weeks. I called Kink and they had plenty of openings, which is a dead giveaway right there. I wanted to highlight my hair and when I spoke to the supposed "stylist" she said that because my hair had box color in it she couldn't put highlights on top??? That is absolute nonsense I have been highlighting my hair this way for years. She then said my hair is course. I think she just doesn't know how to deal with ethnic hair. I ended up wasting my time and not getting my hair highlighted. My husband also had similar experiences here and that's why he never comes here. I will NEVER COME HERE AGAIN. read more

Favorite salon by far and hated that I moved away from STL. I always had a great experience and Was never disappointed. They're not limited to certain hairstyles and the stylists continue to attend seminars to stay up to date on new trends. Ask for April Gonzalez (her insta: venomouscupcakes)! Totally creative and very talented. Tasteful work. She kicks ass in intricate undercut designs. She pays close attention to detail and is always able to emulate the styles that I want, and she can create beautiful styles if your stumped when wanting to do something new. I've had stylists in the past who disregarded what type of cut I wanted and continued to do a hairstyle that they're more comfortable with. April knows her stuff and was super helpful in helping me choose fun and funky colors that would look best with my hair. read more

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Got my hair cut here after my usual place was booked. The hair cut was so bad that when I went to my usual salon to get it fixed, my stylist literally laughed then had to call the owner over to figure out how to fix the cut without chopping too much. I thought maybe it was just a bad day so I decided to give them another chance if I needed to, Ended up going back last week for a shampoo & style - the stylist was almost 45 minutes late starting my appointment and barely apologized, criticized my hair, then sent me on my way without using an ounce of hair spray, so the style fell after less than an hour. After all that, a simple shampoo and style was $55 (what I usually pay for an entire haircut). Will never go back here. read more

So the only time I write a review is when the services are awful or exceptional outstanding and this experience was amazing. As a travel nurse I end up getting my hair cut in random places due to not being in one place for long time or being at home. I got recommended Kink by a friend of mine who said I should give them a go as I was desperate for a hair cut. I booked my appointment with Maddie, and what could I say other than how much of a perfectionist she was!! I just love when people take pride in their work and provide great services! She was AMAZING & let me repeat that AAAMMMAZINGG!! I have had my hair cut by random top stylist around the world and by far she had to be the only person who cut my hair exactly what length I wanted and how I wanted it to look. (Trust me this is impossible to achieve by certain stylist as they mess it up all the time) Maddie, clearly knew her job and she was super knowledgeable about products etc. i am one of those people who loves to know what is happening each step of the process and she knew that, so before anything she would explain to me what she was gonna do etc and to me this is so comforting as I have had people cut my hair without even asking if I was ok with that much cut off. If you do book here, I would highly recommend you book it with Maddie. She is truly god sent!! Thank you Maddie, you are an amazing stylist read more

My husband, my baby son and I go to kink hair regularly. We are very happy with the hair cuts, I like the hair colors. All staff is extremely friendly and kind. The team goes above and beyond every time we come in to get the hair cut for the toddler. One colleague plays with him or gives him a toy, while Elise cuts his hair! So happy! Only downside is that the service is quite pricey. We pay $50 for the toddler hair cut alone. read more

Highly recommend! I've been searching for a good salon in St. Louis for NINE years. I have bounced around like a ping-pong ball trying to find that elusive cool salon. Nothing ever stuck, everyone I tried was just meh. This place is very hip, and at this point I'm probably too old to come here, but hip is a state of mind and not an age. The stylists here, on the whole, are heavily tattooed and/or pierced, and there is a strong alternative vibe. I see Courtney, who I recommend. She has done both cuts and color on my hair. I started going grey early and they are VERY stubborn and hard to color for more than a few washes. This place has given me the best results for grey coverage; it lasts a long time! The prices can be high. It was $110 Today for me to get a root touch up and "pull it through," (not sure if there's a technical term for that. But, I'm hooked and now my daughter goes here, too. Best salon in Clayton by far! read more

I plan on this place being my lifetime salon! It was recommended to me by a friend who sees Stephanie, who specializes in curly hair. I've seen April twice now. I finally decided to do a fashion color: icy lavender. I met for a brief consultation the day before my real appointment. She answered all my questions and explained the steps involved and provided a price estimate. The actual appointment took about 4 hours. This included bleaching, toning and the color. I also got a trim. She educated me on how to take care of the color. I bought a custom made conditioner that has some tint in it to help the color last which April made. My second appointment I went with a pixie cut and I love it! April has very encouraging with making these big changes. The place is chic and modern. The staff is fairly young and trendy. Lots of product to offer including travel sizes. If you refer someone, you get a free full-size product. read more

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Yes, I'm that person who logs in to yelp just to make a bad review... but my bad hair cut has been ruining my joyful spirt for over a week. I paid $70 for this cut I just expected more. Sadly, now I have to pay $100 to head over to Dominic Michaels to get this mess fixed. read more

KINK Hair - BEFORE blending really well, easily to curl & style. - Hair Salons Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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Amazing hair salon.. Great people!!! Ashley is the bomb!!!! Perfection at its best! Cant wait til the next adventure...

I love Kink! I finally found the only salon I want to go to, and the only stylist I want to give my money to. First of all, the atmosphere is always on point. Everyone is super friendly and accommodating, and they always ask me what I need to be comfortable. When it's this hot out, I'm always thankful for that cold soda or ice water while I wait. That is, if I have to wait at all. I usually just hop right into April's chair. April is THE BEST. I am always singing her praises. I often get compliments on my hair, and before I can even thank them, I say "April does my hair and she's a genius!" or something like that. She's funny, listens to what you want and cooler than most people I know. PLEASE give Kink and April your business! It will be the smartest decision you'll make that day, I promise! read more

KINK Hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

5/5!!! Coming in for highlights on virgin dark hair was a very scary and nerve wrecking thing for me. I was ready for change but wanted a professional to do it. It's exactly everything I asked for! Classy, smooth, and beautiful. Derek was my stylist and walked me through each step and even got my mind off my nerves. He was amazing, professional, and personable. Love how my hair turned out and loved the new salon! I am going to come back again (and see Derek) you better believe it!! read more

KINK Hair - My balayage lift in natural light - Hair Salons Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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Great experience! My 12 year old just donated 12 inches of hair, which is a big leap of faith! Maddie spent so much time styling her hair so my daughter left not only with a great new style, but feeling so mature And special! Also love that Maddie works with Wigs for Kids. read more

My partner and I have been going to see Bret at Kink Salon for the last 4 years, and I have been very satisfied. I tried about 3-4 salons after moving to St. Louis, and this was by far the best. Bret really takes his time to make sure you get exactly what you wanted. He is capable of so much, whether I want to experiment with rose gold or dark brown, my hair always looks fabulous. At this point, I come in with maybe a color idea or something very general, and just let him make it his own. I like how the whole salon is very professional, but all the stylists seem to like each other and working with one another. Highly, highly recommend. read more

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I've been coming to see Kate at KINK for years, and I'll never trust anyone else in Saint Louis with my hair. She is so lovely and does such an amazing job. I recently came in with a new style that I wanted to try and she absolutely killed it! The new space that they moved into is beautiful, and is definitely an upgrade from the old location. read more

Jen Rhodes does a flawless balayage and this new look has me beaming with joy! I am so impressed with her technique, creating a natural flow of color... not too much contrast and perfect dimension. read more

KINK Hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

I have never been this happy with my hair! I have super fine hair and wear a pixie. For the first time in my life I don't need hairspray! Why you ask? Because the cut is THAT GOOD! April and Stephanie have both cut my hair and both are FABULOUS! read more

KINK Hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

I recently moved to St. Louis and was in desperate need of a haircut. I saw the great reviews for KINK, and decided to give it a shot. Big mistake. I have written a long review that I tried to keep interesting, but I wanted to be as honest and thorough as possible so nobody else endures what I have been put through. So if you're considering KINK Salon, please take a few minutes to be warned!! (To keep it classy, I didn't name the stylist.) I had a late appointment that started off well. The stylist sat down with me, asked me about my hair, likes and dislikes, etc. I went in with my hair air-dried so she could see how it behaves naturally. (I have long, thick, dark blonde hair with some big, natural waves. It hasn't been colored in 5 years). I told her I love having long, thick hair, and I just wanted to take enough off the ends to get it looking and feeling healthy again. We agreed two inches would do just that. I also wanted to get the long layers back in it. The appointment was a bit awkward, because we were the only ones left in the salon, but I did my best to make conversation, asking my native St. Louisan stylist questions about the city. As we talked though, I kept getting the feeling that it annoyed her that I wasn't from here and that I didn't understand some of the quirks of the city. I should have taken that as a sign. After she dried and flat-ironed my hair (which I rarely, if ever, take the time to do), it was much shorter than I was expecting it to be. She had taken about 4 inches off of the longest layer. But by this time, it was almost 10:00pm, and I had worked all day, so I just wanted to get home and get to bed. When I got home and was able to take a better look at my hair, I was shocked. It was awful I figured I'd give it a few days and see how it looked after I washed and air-dried or scrunched it, but it only got worse. I actually cried when the full effect of what she had done to my hair hit me. She had given me two "layers" in the back which were blunt, uneven, and crooked, and one side of the bottom was longer than the other. It was horrific. I cried. I sent pictures to my two previous hairdressers in my former home cities, both of whom were appalled, and agreed it looked horrendous. Did I mention I cried? I went back into the salon a few days later (with my hair in a ponytail!) with the hopes of talking with the owner, who was not there. I booked some time with him for the next day, hopeful he would make the situation right. I went back with a smile on my face, hoping to catch more flies with honey than vinegar, and sat down with the owner. He was very friendly and personable, and clearly wanted to make me happy. I started off by letting him look at my hair (again, I went in with it naturally air-dried) and giving him a chance to see if he could pick out the errors. He did acknowledge the crooked, uneven bottom and the bluntness of the layers, and suggested I just needed the ends textured more. I thought that sounded reasonable, but wasn't sure he understood quite how unhappy I was, especially with the length issue. So I showed him a few pictures from the past few days of Hair Hell, and reiterated the things I was especially dissatisfied with. It was then that he told me that he thought a big problem was the color and wave of my hair, and that it was making the cut look worse than it actually was. Um...EXCUSE ME?? He also told me at one point that he thought I was probably overreacting a bit. WHAT?? Oh, and he also told me not to review them on Yelp until I was happy. After he convinced me he wouldn't take any length off and that it was an easy fix, I let him go to work on my hair. I figured it couldn't get any worse. I was nervous, because I did see him taking length off, and putting even shorter layers in it (granted, he told me he thought that would help it blend better, so I agreed to it). After hair massacre #2, I left with even shorter, thinner hair that ultimately was still horribly blended in the back, although the texturing did help slightly with the blunt layers. I guess the first stylist had mangled it beyond repair. In fact, when I sent my former stylists the picture of the "fixed" cut, they both told me that next time I go get my hair cut, the stylist will probably look at it and say "WHAT THE HELL happened to your hair?" and that it may take up to a year to really fix the damage. At no point in this process did the owner apologize, or offer to remedy the situation in any way besides attempting to fix it there on the spot. He ultimately refused to admit the fault of his stylist, and insulted me by telling me I was overreacting, and blamed most of the problem on my natural hair (which has NEVER been a problem for my previous stylists, who have given me clean, beautiful cuts that exceeded my expectations). I will NEVER set foot in KINK salon again. I wouldn't let any of their stylists within 50 feet of my hair. I recommend you stay far, far, FAR away. read more

Michelle did an absolutely wonderful job at fixing my botched haircut that I did at home! She straightened up the uneven cut, cut my bangs just how I wanted them, and styled my hair in hardly any time at all, and it looks excellent! Maybe it's just been bad luck, but so many of the salons I've been to in the past have left my hair with big ol' sausage curls and enough product in it to hold it solid in a hurricane, but thankfully today I left this salon with a sleek but still casual style and the products were light on my hair (and smelled so delightful!). And they had a huge selection of products to buy as well. I'm also quite tender headed, but Michelle was so gentle with my hair that I didn't even need to tell her. I definitely recommend! read more

I came in for balyage with an unnamed stylist, and was traumatized by the event. My hair looked HORRIBLE afterwards even though I showed her photos and told her specifically what colors and tones work well with my hair. Long story short: my hair was stripey and yellow and 430 (!!!) dollars later I had to go to another salon to get it completely redone. Needless to say, everyone at the salon that fixed it couldn't believe how much I'd paid and how horrible it looked. It was almost laughable. Seriously, for over 400 dollars that i'm never getting back, this was the worst hair experience of my life :( read more

I wouldn't go anywhere else in STL for a men's cut! Both Caitlyn and Kate are amazing-- I used to get my hair cut by Caitlyn when she still worked at the Meramec location, but she's since moved to the newer salon in tower grove. I went to the Meramec location out of comfort and habit and met Kate Clark, who is 50% magic and 100% skill. Never been disappointed, and will forever give wholehearted recommendations for both Kate and Caitlyn. read more

Not good for people with "ethnic" hair who are looking for a relaxer/straightening treatment. In my case, they took my appointment online last week, where I clearly disclosed what kind of service I was looking for ("relaxer (ethnic)" was a choice in the service drop-down menu), then they called me 3 hours before the appointment to tell me they wouldn't do it. Either they don't offer them, and the website was wrong, or they didn't keep it in stock. I got two different answers. Jenn half-heartedly offered a keratin treatment, but I could tell she had no interest in doing it. She had a great opportunity to sell me on the benefits of keratin and how it could be a better option. But instead, after I told her I had never done one before, she just said, OK. Oh, well. I was ready to spend 3 hours in their salon and they passed. Too bad. read more

We (me + boyfriend) followed Josh and Jeffrey from the Salon Lofts to KINK hair in Clayton. Jeff gave my boyfriend a haircut that he absolutely loves & has kept ever since. Josh knows I put very little effort into my hair & gave me a beautiful cut that works with my life, even when I abuse it. You'll get more than a haircut, you will get thoughtful service that is tailored to your needs with the skill and knowledge to back it up. It's important to me to patronize establishments that treat their employees well; you can tell that the salon is a small business family that helps & supports each other. I know I'm getting the best cut because the stylists are always getting feedback from each other during the process. Best part: If you know who & how to ask you can get the best parts of a hair salon- fresh coffee & gossip. read more

Caitlyn was fabulous and went above and beyond for me. The Salon employees are so welcoming and create a fun environment. I went to get a color correction from dark brown hair with red roots to light blonde hair. I dyed my own hair and soon realized that was a huge mistake, I went to Paul Mitchell two times and they could not perform. They made my hair darker. That is when I knew I had to go to a professional. Caitlyn is the professional that turned my hair around back to my normal light blonde with NO warm tones which I know was difficult because of everything that I had done to it. All in all, wonderful salon, wonderful people, amazing Cailtlyn! read more

My favorite salon BY FAR!!! As a college student, I specifically time my hair appointments by when I'll be home for breaks to get my trims and highlights! Every time I come in, no matter what stylist I see, I get such amazing service, and everyone is so attentive and helpful with making sure I get exactly the look I want. Ashley is wonderful and is so amazing with really getting your ideal hair done! Would definitely recommend to anyone! read more

Well let's start by saying Kate Clark is a rock star!! I wanted to go bolder, brighter and spicy red like we had discussed previous however could only go to this exact color my work approved which I loved....and she hit the nail on the head! As she was getting my hair to this perfect color she was also giving me tips on styling it, how to maintain the color, and giving me make up tips!! Which was very welcomed because this is my first time going this bold! Can't wait to go back in!!! read more

KINK Hair - I finally got my Ariel red!! Thank you Kate it's perfect!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Jeffrey did a great job with my color. He is a very likable, personable guy. He has good cutting skills as well. He needs to improve with communicating his intentions during the process. He didn't discuss or ask about my preference in the length of my hair, and went quite short in back. It looks good! but, that's a bit of a misstep for me. Their choice of products for color is fantastic, and hard to find salons that use these brands (Framesi color & Kevin Murray styling & wash products). Recommended, but, you might want to "drive the bus" while you're in his chair. read more

I'm new in town and I didn't know where to get a good haircut. KINK had great ratings on Yelp so I thought I'd give them a try. I am so glad I did! I was just going for a simple trim but Courtney made me feel so beautiful. As a new mom, that's something that doesn't happen often. It was very easy to get an appointment, parking was easy, no wait when I arrived, hip stylists, hip salon, great products, and definitely hot haircut. I have nothing bad to say. read more