Let me start off by admitting that I am rarely satisfied with my hair. It is not straight, not curly, frizzy and dry from a previous highlight (ie. BLEACH). I am willing to pay for any service as long as it is done right. As you know, if someone messes up your hair, it is something you will have to live with for a while. I have been looking for someone to start over with-to make a plan to get my hair to be finally the way I want it. I have been looking at every possible ""Best of"". Orlando Sentinel, City Search, Orlando Magazine, and Orlando Weekly. I decided to give this salon a try. I am nowhere near downtown, but as I said, if its done right, I am willing to sacrifice. I made my appointment online, which I liked, and planned to go in on Saturday morning.\r
I don't know the downtown area very well, so I mapquested the area and got directions. Unfortunately, many of the roads were blocked off for a Veterans Day parade, so I had to call the salon twice to get help with directions. I was worried that they would be upset-I imagine someone's whole schedule can get messed up if someone is late-but Ibi answered the phone and was patient, kind, and helpful. I found the salon and was 20 minutes late, but she was still so nice. I sat down, was offered a drink, and then she asked me what I was looking for. Here is the best part-she let me talk! I explained what was going on, what I liked, what I didn't, and never once was I interrupted. She gave me three possible solutions, and she got to work. I had a deep conditioning treatment and was under the dryer with a magazine for 20 minutes. I was shampooed, conditioned and styled. What I noticed about Ibi is that she really took her time-she cut my hair wet and also dry-she straightened the hair in small sections. I was really pleased with the results. I have a cool cut with side-swept bangs and I have a plan on what I need to do to get my hair back into shape. Please go to see Ibi-you will not be disapointed!!
Pros: So nice, extremely knowledgeable, accomodating
Cons: Ask for specific directions and parking place!
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