I was really nervous about my first haircut in Amsterdam. I have very thick hair and well my long locks are a bit like a security blanket. So I asked a fashion PR friend , aslo from NYC, where to go and she recommended Shampoo Planet. Made an appointment with Patrick and crossed my fingers.
All the stylists here are senior stylists so theoretically the experience level is the same for the 49.50E that you pay. Patrick was a doll. We had great conversation - which for me is important - as I have a LOT of hair and the process can be a very long one. After a consultation of what I would like, what he thought would work and discussing a game plan, he washed my hair, taking the time to apply several different conditioners to my hair as it was indeed very dry. Nice little scalp massage to boot. He then proceeded to cut my hair wet. Dry it. And cut it some more so as not to take off too much length (a major concern of mine) but add the right shape etc. He was particularly cautious with my fringe, which I greatly appreciated, making sure not to go too short.
I held back one star because I wasn't too fond of how he blew out my hair but that is probably more me not providing instruction and him not knowing my style.
Received tons of compliments after the cut. The sun EVEN came out for the rest of the day! Plus Patrick gave me some excellent restaurant recommendations. I will definitely go back. read more