Although this little miracle of a gem is located in a small town in northern Portugal, it is one of the few salons that I trust to touch my long tresses. Being the picky customer that I am very rarely do I get impressed by the work of most hair stylists but this place and most notably Cristina Mota, the owner and artist behind the brand. Having had years of experience not only working in France but also as an instructor in many parts of Europe, she brings with her an amazing talent abs an artistic approach to her work. She's professional, attentive, experiences, creative but above all a warm soul with an inviting personality and smile. Aside from making you feel like a star she's warm and inviting making you feel right at home from the start. Whenever I am fortunate enough to come by this part of the world I will not go without making an appointment to see Cristina. And the other huge plus, unlike the exuberant prices of the US markets, the prices for hair services are a fraction of what you'll pay for her services, which is typical of many European small towns. The way it should be. It floors me how much I pay for same or similar services in the US. For instance I had my hair colored, balayage, wash and blow dried for around $90. In the US I get that same device done for around $250. Insane! Although I have to admit the salaries and cost of living in these smaller European towns are much less than in the US but even so I do believe the hair industry and some salons the prices have gone beyond absurd. Nonetheless I highly recommend anyone living or visiting this part of Portugal to make an appointment with Cristina and experience her amazing talent. read more