Renaissance Salon of Dallas

I will say the service of the tech was good, but the place is somewhat of a dumpy environment and she seems completely disorganized! I’m longing for a fabulous REAL spa downtown… and I didn’t find it here.
$ 55 for a mani/​pedi was fine with me, especially for a french set of toes. I may or may not go back…

I agree call ahead and describe what kind of cut you want to get pricing.
I went in for a trim because I needed one in less than a week’s notice and found a 20% off coupon on
.
At first I was afraid, I was petrified. Started thinking I could never live without my hair did before Valentine’s Day, but it actually turned out well.
Since it was last minute and on a Friday afternoon I was directed to Rachel, and she didn’t sound super professional. Hence, the apprehension. So I was like… follow the layers of my previous cut and just trim it a little.
She was very careful and did a great job. What a relief!
The website says women’s cuts start at $ 35, so I thought it was funny when she mentioned while cutting my hair that most cuts are $ 60, but since it was just a quick trim. (took 30 minutes tops) She would only charge me $ 40. I wonder who gets the $ 35 listed on the website… a women’s bowl cut?
Anywho, I was just glad it looked good and that I had a coupon.
The salon is full service with hair, nails, and massages. However the interior isn’t very attractive. Kinda messy.
I would NEVER pay $ 60 to have my haircut here so if you want to try it out, call for a price up front fo sho.

While I was out last night, a nice young lady ran her fingers through the back of my hair and gently whispered in an intoxicating voice, «You need a haircut.» Two other coworkers were sporting new fresh cuts, so I figured it was a sign that I should get control of my fro that I have been working on growing out. The barber across the street was closed, so a quick google search on my phone revealed Renaissance Salon of Dallas.
**Side note — Most of the buildings in downtown Dallas are connected by a system of underground tunnels and skybridges which are full of restaurants, shops, and other services. Most places keep standard 9 – 5 hours**
With «salon» in the name, I called ahead to make sure they accepted walk-​ins. They did. I took the escalator down to the tunnels and found Renaissance Salon tucked in a cozy corner just behind an elevator bank.
The same guy who answered the phone took me back to a chair and asked how I wanted it cut. «Leave the length and take out some weight.» The conversation was pleasant enough as he cut, shampooed, and cut again. He used a straight razor to clean up my neckline, which is an old barber shop service that I love. «You don’t want to leave all of this on top, do you?» was his polite way of suggesting that I lose a bit of the length. I went along with it, and I was very happy with the results.
I usually pass on the hair products while at the salon or barber, but the guy was nice enough when he suggested that he had a gel on sale. Everything was great until I got my grand total. «I need $ 51.63, sir.» For those who generally find my writing style a little too corporate and in-​the-​box for their taste, get ready for a departure…
OMFG! $ 52? WTF? I could have had a three course meal with a bottle of wine at St. Martin’s Bistro for less and still taken care of my waitress like I was trying to get her to leave early — for less! For someone who thinks $ 20 is pushing it when it comes to my mane, $ 52 was over the top. No matter how I try to do the math and allocate the bill between the cut and 5 oz. bottle of «Phyto Pro» sculpting gel, the numbers seemed out of what I would pay for a 15 minute cut and gel.
I’ve already received the rebuke of many coworkers for not asking about the pricing up front. I have attempted to justify the cost to them by pointing out that the gel contained myrrh, one of the gifts Jesus received from the wise men and worth more than its weight in gold in ancient times. «It’s a downright steal,» I professed.
The Cliff’s Notes: Great service and style, but check the price before you casually stroll in and cut off more than you can chew.