The Vault

First off, you can schedule appointments at The Vault through Schedulicity [
, which was really convenient and made the process a significant amount easier, since I hate talking on the phone and I’m always loathe to just walk in to places.
I’m a notorious haircut avoider, so when I wandered in with hair down past my shoulderblades that had morphed into a frizzy, unprofessional mess I was apprehensive as to the reactions of my stylist.
Luckily, Heather was really understanding about the situation and somehow translated a lot of hand waving and I’m-not-sure-why-it-looks-like-this-but-please-help into some solid recommendations to make it look more polished while still preserving the bulk of the length.
Suffice to say, after a completely un-​rushed appointment — because when they say you get 45 – 60 mins on a standard session they mean it — that included a scalp-​massaging shampoo, precise haircut and very thorough blow-​dry I walked out of there feeling all kinds of confident.
Heather even took the time to explain techniques on how to curl my hair and gave some recommendations on ways to keep it manageable after I’d returned to my usual routine of benign neglect, which I appreciated.
Tl;dr: Scheduling is easy, Heather is awesome and I’ll be back in the summer for a trim.

I’ve been going to The Vault for the last 5 years to get my hair cut, and I only let Kim touch my hair. I honestly don’t even know why she asks «what do you want to do with your hair» anymore. it’s always the same, and it’s always fantastic.
The Vault is located in downtown Beech Grove, but could just as easily be found in Fountain Square or one of those cute little shops on Mass Ave in downtown Indy. Ranked consistently in Nuvo and The Indy Channel’s «Best of» lists, the stylists (all of them, not just Kim) do a fantastic job. Everyone seems to know one another, and even if it’s your first time there, you’ll walk a friend.
The Vault offers hair and nail treatments, eyebrow shaping, hand massages and everything else you need to pamper yourself. You can even schedule your appointment online via Schedulicity. Search Facebook for «The Vault Beech Grove» for more information, and to see what specials or last-​minute openings the group might have.

I got the most ballin perm in this place. I’m sure they do other things well but get the perm the ladies will love it.

This place was a great find just two blocks from my house. Fun, off-​beat atmosphere, nice people, great work. I had been looking for a place to do my hair for years and going to chain places in the mean time. My decision to try them was a good one. I always get compliments on my hair and never spend a fortune.

Since it’s been in business, The Vault has been voted «Best place to get a haircut» in NUVO’s annual «Best Of» issue and I have to say I agree 100%. Whether you want a simple, basic haircut or something totally edgy, and layery and complicated you will get exactly what you ask for from Kim Browning, The Vault’s owner, or one of the other talented stylists she has on staff. I have been going there since they opened and have never had a complaint on the numerous cuts, highlights, and colors I have been given. However, if you do want something a little shorter, a little darker, etc, don’t be afraid to ask. One of my favorite things about Kim is that you can totally be picky about the tiniest details and she doesn’t seem to be annoyed by it (trust me, I’m one of THOSE people!). She aims to please and she does so every time.
After you have that fabulous new cut and color be sure to check out the racks of rockin’ vintage clothes, shoes, and accessories because The Vault doubles as a vintage store too!