Breaking up with my hairdresser (need North recommendations)

psychgalbride

I have been going to the same person for nearly a decade.  I am driving back into the city for both my appointments and for the kid's cuts but I think it is time to find a new salon closer to home.  I am one of those full salon people.  I need cut, color, highlights, and ideally keratin treatments.  

Please recommend your hair dresser/salon North of the city.  Cranberry/Wexford/Mars preferred

If you feel comfortable sharing, I'd love a ball park of how much you pay for a cut/color/highlights. I think I was seriously overpaying.

Lastly, would you explain to hairdresser why you are leaving?  I am actually FB friends with her and her daughter.  It makes for a sticky situation.  I did give her a big Christmas bonus as I was already intending this to be my last appointment with her but I chickened out of saying I would not be back.  

kris356

A lot of girls go to Studio Raw on Babcock and love it.

I go to Hats Off. I have been going to the owner for a long time (30+ years) but she has a lot of other great stylist. They are actually moving to McCandless Crossing in April, they are currently in Andre Plaza (on the hill by Northway Mall). I pay $90 for cut, color, and eyebrow wax. If we highlight it is about $120 for cut and color. The other girls make their own pricing, so I can't speak for them. Besides Sharon I would totally recommend Maggie or Lizzie. 

MrsAmers

I am one that goes to Studio Raw, and I see Missy. I've only been going since the summer, but I've been very impressed. Heather has been to see her once as well. Her cut was $25.

I think my cut/highlights/blowout was $145. I didn't shop around for price. My hair is trickier than one would expect for straight, brown hair, and I had been going to Supercuts since I was laid off...

Jcubed2003

I go to Missy at Studio RAW, too. I know of at least two other Nesties that see her, probably more. I pay around $100 for cut and color - not highlights, then it is usually a little more. They can provide the services you are looking for and more. They also added a spa when they had to rebuild. As far as the explanation for your current stylist, I would imagine that she might understand that driving into the city is less than ideal. Good luck! 

lala5507

Jcubed2003 said:

s far as the explanation for your current stylist, I would imagine that she might understand that driving into the city is less than ideal. Good luck! 

This!  It's not like you are leaving because she does a crappy job.  That would be more awkward.

psychgalbride

Thank you ladies-  sounds like I know where I need to go.  I love that they will have a spa!  I am paying nearly double the prices you all mentioned.  

Meghan&Rich

I also go to Missy at Studio Raw. For cut, color, and highlights it is around $140, I think. I really like Missy because she is honest and gives suggestions. Also, Studio Raw has a reception area with wine and cupcakes. It doesn't get better than that!

egpitt22

Another missy at studio raw vote!!!

BeckyP005

It's about time you find something closer!! Lol

MrsYam

My kids and I go to Studio Raw as well. Since I don't have a ton of hair, I just color it myself. But my haircuts are $40 plus tip. Kids are usually $10-20 depending on what she does.

gwennythepooh

So first off - I highly recommend Missy at Studio Raw. She's awesome!!

Second - I had to break up with my hairdresser and it was her:P Absolutely no fault of hers, it was just a long drive and we had to cut back budget wise, so that was something to go. I FB messaged her and just told her what was up. She was incredibly gracious, said she completely understood and it was/is all good:) I still pop in occasionally for a manicure or if I want to splurge, get my hair done, and it's always still great.

4EvR&4AlWz

Well...just booked an appointment with Missy...thanks for the suggestions ladies!

MrsAmers

:-)