OK, I know my salons. I've tried 'em all--from Trio, Tracocci and Tresoures to Sin Qua Non, Genacelli, Red 7, and Salon Blue. Don't get me wrong, each of those places has great talent--cutters and colorists who are dedicated to their craft. But I know every time I fork out $100-plus for my cut and color at one of those places that only a portion goes to the person who did all the work. The salon owner gets the bulk of it. That's not the case at Norayne's. This fabulous cut and colorist stays on top of styles and is so passionate about her work that she has bravely opened her own shop. Don't be fooled by the size of the place. The quarters are tight by big-business-salon standards. But the treatment is lavish--hand-delivered drinks and magazines, an incredible scalp rub and scintillating conversation.
Pros: Thumbs up--it offers big-salon quality in an intimate setting.
Cons: It's just Norayne doing hair, so you can't get a pedicure while you wait for color.
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