Wow, my previous review was a while ago and it's time for an update! Now, I cannot recall a…read moretime/year that was "pre-Mason," and that's a good thing!! He has been my stylist [I'm told "hairdresser" is a dated term] for more than 14 years. I recommend him any chance I get and one of my sorority sister's goes to Mason and has also brought him several clients! Yay! The only thing, from a client perspective is, it's a little more [but only slightly so] difficult to get an appointment - what I mean is, some occasions I'll have to wait a week longer than normal for my next appointment, likely due to the times of day I prefer.
Back to Mason, not only is he an absolute genius at what he does, he is an incredible human being. Mason broke the bar of excellence in ensuring to be timely, ensuring *you* are his sole focus, including your comfort [beverages, food delivery from nearby sushi place, charging your cell phone, booking your next appointment via Vagaro, thoroughly explaining and selecting new products for you, etc.] He helped set a pair of hair shears I recently bought for me to use to trim my elderly Mom's hair myself at her memory care, and he even offered to do it himself on his off day [*who* does that?!?!] Mason is thoughtful, thorough, accessible, responsive, attentive, confident, skilled, calm, funny as all get out, a great conversationalist, helpful, and kind.
I trust him explicitly with my hair, which really suffered during C-19 due to me having to use boxed hair color at home for so long - UGH!! When he asks, "What are we going to do with your hair today?" I always happily say, "Whatever you want to do, Mason, you're the pro!" And I am absolutely never ever disappointed.
On to the salon, Fringe: Fringe is absolutely spotless with extremely hard-working, friendly, fun-loving yet professional people who constantly and seamlessly sweep, remove trash, wash towels, handle clients all while beautifying clients. Since my write-up of 2015, the owner was able to secure the adjacent space [Yay to the added space], and the clothing [t-shirts; dresses; jeans and sweaters] items are no longer for sale; however, they still offer accessories, candles, hair products, drinkware, jewelry, eyewear and additional retail products. I miss browsing the clothing while processing but that made space for additional stylists, a wonderful bonus for Fringe [and clients].
Fringe, primarily because of Mason, truly is my "happy place," and oftentimes my sorority sister/s come "along for the ride" to my appointments, because everyone loves time with Mason, and following an appointment we can enjoy a meal at Campus 805 or nearby Stovehouse. Thank you, Mason!