I have been to 4 different salons in the Cincinnati area in the last 4 months. Today I took a chance at Paragon. My hair was highlighted as ""california blonde"" and had been dyed, highlighted and was a disgusting mess! One salon decided because my highlights were so close together they would do all over color and thats were the horrible problem started, it just continued through other salons not willing to take the time or listen to me. It looked so bad when I came in today they thought I had done it to myself. Unfortunately I had actually paid someone to look that bad!
My hairstylist was Amanda. She not only took the time to listen to what happened but listened to what I wanted. She was very passionate and caring and I felt like I was in good hands. All of the girls consulted about what color they should use. Through out the process Amanda was very sympathetic and caring. I have VERY long and VERY thick hair and she ended up having to cross out her book for me for the rest of the day. Not only did she do that but she stayed 30 minutes past closing to make sure that I left happy. ( I had expressed that I have left many upscale salons in cincinnati with my hair wet because no one wants to take the time to dry it) Not only was it perfect but I left with it dried and styled. I did not have to worry about going home to ""fix"" my hair after paying hundreds of dollars before I went out in public. I understood coming in that it will be a work in process but I cant imagine how much better its going to look.
Amanda deserves a special praise for not only her hairstylist skills but her people skills as well. I was noticeably upset when I came in and then entire procedure was completely uplifting. They say doctors need good bedside manner but hairstylists as well need good chair manner. Amanda was way beyond what I expected and I couldn't be more satisfied.
My friends were anxious to see how this visit would turn out. The first one I called said she did not need to even ask how it went because she could tell in my voice I was MUCH happier! I also sent a picture out and got back comments that said not only does it look great but you finally look happy again! I am getting married in July 2012 so to have the comfort that I will be able to walk down the aisle with normal hair means the world to me. Please give Amanda an extra pat on the back because she literally improved my life today. I will defiantly be back!
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