Christopher P.
Yelp
It's quite puzzling to see those 1-star ratings, but I guess finding the right hair salon can be a 'love it or not' kind of experience. Today, I had my first haircut at this salon with Jason, and I have nothing but praise for the service and quality. I've been on the hunt for a new salon recently and received recommendations to try this place, particularly for a men's haircut by either Jason or Justin. Since Jason's schedule worked for me today, I decided to give it a shot. Walking in, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect because the reviews I'd seen were either 1-star or 5-star. So, I approached it with an open mind, arriving a few minutes early, and to my delight, they were ready to get started. I was ushered straight to the shampoo station, and the lady who washed my hair was incredibly friendly and easy to chat with. I'm looking forward to resuming our conversation on my next visit.
In my journey to find the perfect haircut, I've hopped around different hairstylists based on both quality and likability. Interestingly enough, I ran into my former stylist, Jen, here. It was a pleasant surprise to see her again. Jen has always been open and friendly, and I'm happy to have her here. I can't speak for the other reviews, but I've always had great experiences with Jen. However, today was all about Jason, and he was fantastic. Jason is bilingual, which was a plus for me as my Korean language skills have flatlined over the years. We could communicate easily, and it was a relief to have someone understand exactly what I wanted in a haircut. I simply told him I wanted it 'really short on the sides and short on top but not too short because I like to brush it towards my right.' He nodded and got it immediately, and during our enjoyable conversation, he ensured my sides were cut to the right length, double-checked with me, and did the same for the top. Throughout the cut, he frequently checked in with me, making sure he was 'getting warmer,' until everything was just right. Afterward, he even taught me how to blow-dry, wax, and take care of my hair - probably after spotting a shrub of my white hairs during the cut.
It was truly enjoyable to have a conversation with someone who understood my preferences while giving me a great haircut. My overall experience at this salon has been excellent. I may be a bit biased because Jen used to be my go-to hairstylist back at Amitie, but I have complete confidence in her. To those who may have had negative experiences in the past at this salon, I encourage you to give this place another try. After talking with the hairstylists (not only here), I've come to appreciate the challenges they face in truly grasping what each client wants, especially in such a short time. Our individual views on what looks good on us can be quite subjective, making hairstyling a very challenging career that heavily relies on feedback and reviews which can make or break them. Plus, hair doesn't grow back or correct itself quickly, so the margin for error is small... I wholeheartedly recommend giving this place a chance. However, regardless of where you go, I hope this review reminds everyone of the difficulties hairstylists and those who wash others hair, face in their line of work!