I was desperately needing a highlight when a friend told me her sister went to this stylist on…read moreHazard Ave. and was over-the-moon happy with her very recent highlight which was also very reasonably priced. This sister, by the way, has "fancy hair" - you know, the kind that always looks spendy (because it usually is) and unattainable for us blue-collar girls? Yep. So I found Jackie online and immediately emailed to make an appointment.
With just a few emails regarding schedules, I had my appointment and counted the days eagerly. Cuz I reeeeeally needed a freshening up (oh, winter, how I hate thee). The glorious day arrived and couldn't wait to get started. Jackie works inside Tony's Salon Di Eredita, which I'd never been in but found to be a modern mix of barber shop and salon. Busy, clean, and appealing in neutral decor (think modern farmhouse).
Meeting Jackie was a joy. She's a young woman who knows her craft well. She's articulate, knowledgeable, and she's not afraid to answer questions like, "Honestly, how do you think this will look?" Because I like truth. I like honesty. When I ask you, "Do you think ashy-cool is a good look for me?" ... I don't want your mouth saying, "It'll be great!" when your mind is thinking, "It's going to wash her out, but if it's what she wants..."
So after some sharing of ideas--and Jackie has some fantastic ideas--she went to work. And work she DID. For hours and hours. Um, and hours (I told you I needed a freshening up). But I was comfortable and happy, kicking back and chatting about the deep love of family and the passion one has for one's profession--and Jackie has both in abundance!
When all was said and done, my hair looked fabulous. It was brightened up, perfectly toned, and gorgeously styled. Fantastic, right?? Absolutely. But what super-extra (yes, it's a thing) impressed me was
1. no weird "I just got my hair highlighted" lines, marks or streaks...zip, zero, nada, NONE
and
2. my hair looked alive again...there was a gloss and healthiness and life that hadn't been there when I walked in
Like my friend's fancy-haired sister, I was over-the-moon happy. AND it was, yes, very reasonable. I know that's not specific enough to be really helpful, but you can click over to her website and see her (very reasonable) fees and services.
Thank you, Jackie!! I am so thankful for your ideas and your talent!!