I have straight, naturally 2-toned hair: light blond on top, dark underneath that's thick AND fine. I've spent 10 yrs learning not to get a regular snip--and to cut dry, not wet--or it shows ALL of the cuts, parts clump & flip in irregular patterns, etc. Well, I got a bad one about a month ago, at Space Salon & Spa in Astoria (stay away!!). Couldn't wait to get it fixed. After much web-searching, I found Projet F on lifebooker. I didn't book w/ lifebooker this time. I wanted advice on who to see. When I called Projet & explained, they recommended Adam Maclay. I was nervous--prices start at $60 (w/o dry)--a lot for something you might not like (as I did at Space--uggh!). But my fears were in vain. First, the service was amazing: took my coat off, wrapped me in a robe, gave me green tea, apologized for the wait (I was 15m early!). The shampoo was a 10-min massage in disguise. \r
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Then, Adam was nothing short of phenomenal. We talked for just a moment & he must have read my mind. Right away I saw that he knew what to do and just what I wanted. He did most of the cut dry, without me mentioning it, and spent over an hour on my already chin-length hair. He worked a miracle: amazing texture, body, shape, but sleek, spicy, and made my top layer of natural highlights go pop! Walking out into Soho, I looked & felt like a movie star. I was about $100 in all--but it was well worth it and I'll be going back in a few months. I'm sure that this cut will have a long shelf-life, even as it grows out, so I can wait longer for the $$. First and last time I ever got a cut like this was from an internationally known stylist for a photo shoot on my one and only hair-modeling gig--I didn't know it was possible to relive that experience! \r
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If you have never had a good haircut that made you feel amazing, fit your head, tamed your hair, and brought out the goddess in you, treat yourself to an afternoon with Adam. He'll set you up. Thank you Adam!! You're simply amazing.
Pros: Ambience, service, professionalism, and skill
Cons: A little $$ for a student, like myself, but worth it!!
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