I used my Groupon to winterize my hair, trim it and tone the blonde down a notch. I've been going to Phia and Aveda for cuts and color/highlights. Well, I got tired of paying for parking at Phia and my daughter graduated from Aveda. I love Aveda products and services so I set out to find another place to call home...with trepidations of course. I have high maintainence blonde hair and a high maintainence personality AND I know what I like, sooo...
Phew, *wipes brow, heaves a sigh* I found a great little place in Stoneridge Plaza in Gahanna. Got an appointment with Nicole who is as sweet as icing on a cake :) But lemme tell ya the girl knows blonde and read my mind as to the cut!!! I love her!!! Yes, it's a bit of a hoof, but I will gladly brave the distance and traffic to get my hair done here! Plus my daughter's friend Kyra works here, heyyy girl! (Kyra also does quality work)
The salon is light and airy without being pretentious. Wood floors, deep blue accents and a minimalist design, yeah, works for me. The music is just right and they play a mix. You will receive a relaxing hand massage, mini facial, and coffee, tea or water, of course. I can't complain about the fees either, total win! Nicole did not 'push' products either , she just mentioned one or two that I could benefit from using, even told me how to mix one of them with another product I already have for maximum smoothing. The clientele is mixed, from soccer moms to tattooed, men and women. Check site for hours and they are closed on Monday. Follow them on Facebook for specials and updates.
Salon Bella was a very pleasant surprise. A nice simple Aveda salon, I didn't feel pressured to buy or that I needed to be a certain way, put on airs, stick my pinkie up when drinking tea or pose to fit in. Double win! I'll be hanging out here when my roots start hollering "she's not really that blonde" or I need product or a trim! And again, thank you, Nicole (and Kyra) for a wonderful 2 hours! read more