Maria’s Salon Chameleon

I recently went here for a pedicure. The nail technician was very nice and the pedi was relaxing but the results were sub par. She did not do a good job cleaning up the cuticles and did a terrible job painting the nails. She did not paint to the edges or pay attention to details. I am sure the salon us great for hair services but I will not go back or recommend nail services.

i’m confused by this salon. it was kind of cute, with black-​and-​white tile floors, comfy seating, lots of sunlight, a good selection of products, and what looks like plenty of stylists. but for all that, i’m not particularly thrilled with my experience.
it was crowded in there, but i just figured that was a sign of good business. that was before i waited 45 minutes past my appointment time, breathing noxious fumes from someone else’s dye job, before i even got in the stylist’s chair. when i was seated, without so much as a «sorry for the wait,» the stylist didn’t even TOUCH my hair to evaluate the situation. she barely looked at it — just grinned at me, «so, have you HAD ONE?»
had one what?
an extraterrestrial encounter?
an experience with the paranormal?
a g-​spot orgasm?
a nose job?
what?
oh, the haircut? no, actually, that’s why i’m here. what about it?
she told me all about the unique ouidad «carve and slice» method, the magic it would work on my thick, multiethnic curls, and the multiplicity of products and equipment i’d use to create them. while it sounds nice, all this information seemed pretty canned coming from someone whose hair was fine, straight, ear-​length, and generally nothing like mine. i like the people doing my hair to have some personal understanding. or at least a fucking clue what i’m talking about. but alas, no help was in sight.
it worries me when the staff at a salon do not themselves have enviable hair. i hate to be so judgemental, but i was concerned about:
!) SCRUNCHIED ponytail
!) the original kate gosselin
!) betsey johnson redux (betsy, love you, but i don’t need my hair looking like that)
oh, no.
a wash, 5 or 10 minutes of cutting, and 100 dollars later, i walked out feeling a little duped. the ouidad cut feels a little lighter, and looks okay, though it isn’t any more lively when i style it my usual way instead of individually shaping the curls and sitting under the dryer for half an hour. it also has yet to bring me fame and fortune, turn water into wine, cure disease, perfect cold fusion, or invent zero-​calorie chocolate, as i expected from the pitch. disappointing.

I have insane curly, frizzy and puffy hair. Take my word for it– the ouidad cut is magical! Don’t be scared to chop your hair either… I chopped ten inches (so my hair was at my chin) and it’s not the least bit puffy, it has body and is adorable. The people at this salon know what they are doing!

If you have curly hair, this place is the best. I’ve struggled w/​my hair for 30 years and finally have a cut that really gives my roots lift and my curls come to life! Nicole is a miracle worker as is the Ouidad cut! I’ve tried other expensive salons too and even have hairdresser friends who work at upscale salons that didn’t come close to what this cut did for me! I will be back for sure!