First and foremost Customer service is key... no one greeted me upon arrival or even acknowledged I…read morestood at their storefront for 10 minutes.... Ashley and Amia were the stylist today at 3:25pm. It's no wonder these places in small towns are going under. If you are to busy to greet a customer do t be upset when they stop going to your business. Sorry Wal-Mart just like every other one of your departments in this store are lacking so is Smart Styles! Now after a 20min wait I am told they are booked for the day try back next week....

Taryn is the best! The whole crew is awesome! I have been…read moregoing here for three years!! Stop in and give them a try!

I hate getting my hair cut. I hate it when the ladies try and sell you products you don't want and…read moreI hate small talk about random stuff. However, that all changed when I went to the Paramount Studio Salon. When I first met my husband he was working at Paramount and on one New Year's Eve he had gotten this sexy looking hair cut. I couldn't get over it so I asked him were he had gotten it. He replied at Paramount . At the studio? I was surprised. In hindsight I guess it makes sense because someone has to do all those stars hair right? Well, years later I came to work at Paramount and once again I had found myself needing a hair cut so my hubby suggested I go to the salon. I was hesitant but I went because I remember his good haircut. That day I met Cherie. She didn't bug me about products, she didn't pull my hair and she had a lot of good talk on life and of course, studio gossip. I had no idea how I wanted my hair so I told her to do what she wanted. And you know what? I loved the result! So I went to her again and again and eventually I found myself getting haircuts every 3 months. Finding someone you trust to cut your hair is an amazing feeling for someone who hated the experience of getting their hair cut. Now I can't wait for my appointment! And most especially, I can't wait to come see Cherie. I haven't tried another of the other stylists at the Paramount Salon because when you find something good, why change?

I work for the Dr. Phil show and had to take a guest of the show to get a haircut and a shave. He…read morewas an auto mechanic who was a bit scraggly. I didn't think they could do much with him but by the time Anthony finished, my guest looked somewhat hot. I was convinced. A lot of the girls at the office use the salon often and yes, their prices are typical of salon prices elsewhere. Very glad to have them at our convenience.

An old-fashioned barber shop with excellent service; great ambience; and excellent conversation.read more

From the owner: Dave Shepard believes in doing things the right way — with care, skill, and kindness. He’s been…read morecutting hair in Independence for decades, and he’s the kind of barber who remembers your name and asks about your family. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, you’ll leave looking good and feeling right at home.