Hair Stylist

TheWop · October 2010

Can anyone recommend a great, outgoing, creative hair stylist with an excellent attitude? I'm looking for someone who can give an AWESOME haircut and is very "up" on their technique and style (maybe someone who has a cutting edge style themself). I also would like someone who isn't afraid of a challenge and is confident in getting a picture to look like the real thing on their client. I don't want someone conservative, or someone who will tell me what my hair can and can't do making me feel like I don't know what I'm talking about when describing what kind of style I want. Does this kind of stylist exist? I have been to quite a few salons in the past few years and I haven't really found a stylist that fits my needs and is open to listening and understanding what I want while giving a decent level of customer service. Am I asking for too much?

Deeder522 · October 2010

Maybe you could try mine? She works at a salon on 3 Mile and Alpine called Studio 3. I work with Diane and have for over 20 years. She tells me straight out if a new style will work for me. If not her I could always ask her if someone here would better fit you needs.

TheWop · October 2010

Deeder522:
Maybe you could try mine? She works at a salon on 3 Mile and Alpine called Studio 3. I work with Diane and have for over 20 years. She tells me straight out if a new style will work for me. If not her I could always ask her if someone here would better fit you needs.

That's just the thing. I don't want someone to tell me "Oh honey, your hair won't do that", I've heard it too many times and they're usually wrong and I leave with a mediocre cut. I would rather have someone say "Ok, I understand what you're going for, what if we do XXX?" and give suggestions to achieve a desirable style. I know what my hair can, and cannot do (I went to cosmetology school mylself, I just don't do it as a career, it wasn't for me). And I'm not necessarily looking for a wash and wear style. I'm ok if a style requires a little bit of work each day. I think a lot of stylists today deal with a decent of people who want 'easy' hair to deal with everyday. I'm okay if I have to blowdry and style my hair. I feel like I'm asking for the world Stick out tongue Haha.

goodgollie · October 2010

I would try Jeffrey Richards on Fulton. They all take turns going to the hair shows and coming back to teach each other the new styles. I've had my hair cut by 4 of their stylists and none of them have every told me I couldn't pull off a style. I also don't mind taking the time to work at my hair in the morning. I would recommend Gwen or Kari, or maybe even Jeffrey himself, although I'm not sure how much he charges. If you go, please tell them Molly Bigford referred you. I might also recommend Fusion Salon on Wealthy. The owner is the main stylist and I feel like she is very daring with her styles, almost too daring for me.

Kasa · October 2010

I recently started going to Emily at Capelli Salon. I really like her. She's defintely outgoing and has an excellent attitude. I also think she does a great job with my hair and she's creative too (she told me I should consider going red!).

I haven't ever taken her a picture or talked to her about a specific new cut, so I can't say how open she'd be to that sort of thing. And my hair is relatively conservative (my choice), so I can't say just how edgy she is, but considering she's trying to talk me into going red, I consider her a bit edgy at least.

LBethG · October 2010

Unfortunately I can't offer any suggestions because I feel like I'm in the same situation. I keep going to different salons and am never satisfied (maybe we're too picky, lol). I went to Jeffrey Richard on Fulton and although I liked my haircut, the stylist cut waaaay more off than what I requested without consulting me, so I was scared to go back. Recently I've been going to Capelli and have had ok experiences there. My haircut is always fine, but nothing special. Sorry I can't be of more help, but I'm interested to hear who others recommend.

jillianmb · October 2010

Kasa:
I recently started going to Emily at Capelli Salon. I really like her. She's defintely outgoing and has an excellent attitude. I also think she does a great job with my hair and she's creative too (she told me I should consider going red!).

I haven't ever taken her a picture or talked to her about a specific new cut, so I can't say how open she'd be to that sort of thing. And my hair is relatively conservative (my choice), so I can't say just how edgy she is, but considering she's trying to talk me into going red, I consider her a bit edgy at least.

I second Emily. I would describe her as very creative and cutting edge. She'll stay w/in your comfort zone but from how I've seen her style her own hair she's up on the latest trends and is pretty edgy style-wise. One of my friends went to her and went from long, long blond hair to an a-symmetrical bob with red/brown/blond highlights. It looked amazing!

Hope you find someone great!

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