Way Cool Hair

I have been getting my hair done by Tad for over 15 years...my kids have grown up in his various salon locations, through the transition from Way Cool to Hair Pollution. The first thing I noticed with my first cut and style: I felt beautiful. The second thing I noticed: I hardly had to ""do"" my hair the next morning and it still looked SO GOOD. Third: OMG, I could actually make my hair look good MYSELF (not as good as Tad and his magic fingers, but until I can figure out a way to take my head off my shoulders when styling it myself, I'm happy); for the first time in my life I saw pictures of me and actually was pleased with how my hair looked. Fourth: head massage...if I die in that chair, I will die a happy woman. Fifth: My hair is so, so soft and silky when I leave Tad! As time went on, I continued to be a completely satisfied customer. I have always loved that Tad will do what I want, but my philosophy has typically been, ""You're the hair expert...YOU figure out what will make me look good."" And he does. Even when I'm going straight home to the couch after my appointment, he does it all the way...there's no way to not love it. I moved across the country for five years several years ago, and one of the best parts about moving back home was regular appointments with Tad. Even when I lived in New York, I made sure I saw Tad EVERY time I came home for a visit. I can't count how many stylists I went to back East, and none of them could measure up. I should also mention that although I'm loyal to Tad, his training process for his employees is quite vigorous. Before they are allowed to touch a client's head, they start out by sweeping the floors and answering the phones. They have to practice on him before he'll allow them to shampoo customers. They go to hair shows in New York and Europe. It's important to him that they ALL--him included--continue to learn new techniques, styles and trends. Finally, if you aren't the hippest person, don't let the comments about what a cool, artsy vibe this place has scare you off. I am probably the oldest, least cool 44-year-old you could ever meet, and my teenage daughter is a nerd to the nth degree, and we both love the place. Going there on a Saturday afternoon is like therapy...you can just be who you are. Everyone is friendly and easygoing, there's always music, and you can write on the walls of the bathroom with chalk. What more could you ask for? more

I have gone to Way Cool Hair for almost two years now and the salon owner, Tad, has done my hair for over a year now. He is an amazing stylist! He's always able to do what I want and more. Half the time, I go to my appointment, not really sure what I want to do, and he's able to help me figure out what we should do this time. He always styles my hair amazingly, and I'm always happy to go out, show my hair off, and tell people where I got it done. All the stylists are really cool and the atmosphere is awesome, but Tad is my absolute favorite. more

No longer a Phoenix resident, I still try to stop in this place to get a good clean-up and style from Samantha. She's great! Wonderful at cutting curly, thick hair! When I'm long overdue for a haircut or need a fix-up from the last haircut disaster, I can always depend on a very well, nicely executed job done by Samantha. Pros: Great stylists Cons: A little pricy for haircut, not too bad more

I have gone to a great salon for 8 years. When my stylist was out of town, I searched ""funky hair"" and Way Cool showed up. I called, got an appointment with Megan and have been happy since. I like short hair and Megan always has great ideas that are edgy and fun. I rarely come out like I did when I went in. She changes my style, so I don't get bored with the same short cut. She gives great instruction on how to make sure it looks great when I do it at home. Everyone in the salon is so great and the deco and atmosphere is FUN!! Definitely recommend, especially if you are tired with the same old look!! Pros: Megan ROCKS...and great atmosphere! Cons: Bumble & Bumble products are a bit pricey but worth it more

I am so lucky to have a spot at WC Hair Pollution. My co-workers ROCK, the reception crew ROCKS. The atmosphere is chill yet still so inspiring.\r I can't imagine working any where else. more

I have been a client of Way Cool Hair, now called Hair Pollution, for over five years. Tad is awesome! He listens to what I have to say and makes recommendations based on my needs and desires. For three years I had waist length hair which he maintained, colored, layered, etc. When I said time to cut, 8"" later he had hair to donate to Locks of Love. Six months ago, I showed up with three pages of different hairstyles I liked and we narrowed it down to three and I said be creative. It was awesome! Gave me a new look and a new attitude! Today, I'm here be even more daring. The Cardinals are in the Superbowl and I need to show support. Kelsey and Tad are creatively placing a cardinal red streak in the blonde do! I wouldn't let anyone else work with my hair - I have horror stories - checker dye jobs, hair fried, straw texture when wet, bad haircuts, etc. Having your hair done by a professional is the only way to go. It gives self-confidience and peace of mind more

A friend of mine with naturally curly hair came in with the best cut and color I have ever seen. I have very curly hair, which I flat iron, so I jumped and asked her where she went and I was told of Way Cool. I am very very picky of my haircuts and have never truly LOVED a cut!!! Any girl with curly hair can understand this. Based on her suggestion, I made a appointment with Megan. I have never ever been so impressed by the professionalism and technique that this stylist has. First of all, she spent 10 MINUTES talking to me about what I wanted my hair to look like. I told her how I was growing out a very bad cut and she told me of how she could create a plan to keep it healthy while letting it grow into the hair I have wanted. She ACTUALLY listened to me before hacking away at my head. I walked out of there with such a great cut and color and felt gorgeous. \r \r Usually after I wash my hair it sorta takes a few days for my hair to ""tame"", but it did. I was able to do my hair exactly how she did because she walked me through how to style it and where and what to put on my hair. I know this sounds like I work there or something, but I swear I don't. If you have curly, frizzy, or just a horrible cut, go to Way Cool Hair! I lived 45 minutes away until 2 weeks ago and didn't even care paying for the gas to go out there. It is worth it. By the way, my bad cut grew out and her plan did work and I have the haircut I have always wanted!!!! more

I walked in this morning after not cutting my hair for almost 5 years. Darci did an awesome job with my hair! I donated alot to locks of love, and i chopped alot off... They were all very nice and made me feel very welcome!\r \r I will be returning soon!\r \r Pros: EVERYTHING! more

I have very thin hair and it's hard finding somone who knows how to cut and style my hair in a way that doesn't highlight my baldness. My trust in stylists is not the greatest so you could just imagine how difficult it would be for me to find a stylist in a new city, not knowing a soul. Way Cool Hair was in my neck of the woods. I drove by it everyday when I went to work. The artistic outside is what drew me in and the sheer talent, professionalism and personalization is what kept me coming back. Megan is AMAZING. She helped me right away and cut my hair like I had never seen before...I had hair and for the first time in 3 years I felt comfortable not wearing a bandana!!! Unfortunately, I moved again and I miss Megan EXTREMELY!!! She is one in a million and I recommend her hands down!!! Pros: talent, personality & creative edge Cons: absolutely none more

You can't miss this place. You've probably noticed the surreal mural on the wall driving east on McDowell. I'm not gonna say who my hair dresser is because it's already difficult to get an appointment within a month. But everyone there is great. more

Wow, for years I have never trusted anyone to cut my hair from long to short. Since my hair is super curly, I've had some pretty bad haircuts in my time...but I found my gal! \r \r Megan at Way Cool has patience, and loves ""sculpting"" curly hair. When she took me from long to short, I had the most compliments about my hair I had ever had!\r \r The salon is very chill and hip, but Megan makes it WAY COOL for me!\r \r Thanks Meg! more

I made an appointment on Monday and got in on Tuesday with Megan. I even had to postpone the appointment for an hour and that worked out! Megan was friendly and professional. She really listened to my hair goals and issues. She communicated what she was planning to do well and didn't veer from her plan. I appreciated that she didn't hack into the layers that I am trying to grow out. I love the cut and will be back! Thanks Megan. Pros: Artistic environment, friendly people and good listeners. Cons: A little far away. more

I am from a small town about 200 miles away from here and after moving to the valley I seen this place while I was driving by everyday and finally decided to get my hair cut there. I was scared because I dont trust ppl with my hair but after going in I was like this is awesome the car on the wall the artwork everything just amazing. I wanted to get a short hair cut, my hair has been long for years and I made an appt. and was told to come later that day I did and Darci was my stylist. I showed her a picture and she made the cut fit my face and look more like a style that fits me than the picture. I would reccomend this place to anybody. more

What a great experience! I called on Friday to make an appointment and they were able to get me in that day right around the time that was best for me. I came in, was greeted, and sat down to get my hair cut right away. I had brought in some photos of the cut that I wanted and stylist Megan was fabulous - she was attentive, asked all the right questions about what I wanted, and was able to interpret the multiple photos into a smashing haircut that I LOVE!! I went for a short haircut and it's the shortest it's ever been so I was worried that I wouldn't like it. I wasn't disappointed! The cut, including a wash and style took under an hour, and she even gave me pointers on what to use to style it later. I chose this place because I had heard of it through word-of-mouth and had seen photos and good reviews of it online, and thought it would be great for me. I have been to other salons that have just taken FOREVER to do hair, and it wasn't necessarily as 'stylized' as I had wanted it in the end, either. These people can do it! I even had one friend comment that it looks like a $200 haircut, too. WOW! I'm glad I tipped her well, because she deserved it. They are so friendly there, and really know what they're doing - don't miss out on a fun, easygoing haircutting experience for yourself! Pros: Skilled staff, great atmosphere, great value, didn't take forever. Cons: Don't forget to call ahead for an appointment, it sounds like they're busy on weekends! more

I went to this place because the salon i went to before just didnt have the times that i needed to go...so i called this place got an appointment fast. Stylist was very nice, she did a awesome job. went back to get my hair dyed once again it was great. Not your average boring salon. I am sure to go again even though i am on the other side of town. Megan did a smashing job on me. THX! Pros: alot more

Just got my hair did for the first time @ ""Way Cool Hair""; and pardon the pun, but it's ""Way Cool Hair! ""\r \r Great hair, great music, and I loved the artwork, wish I would have had more time to take it all in... 'ah but I'll see it agian... 'cause the folks @ WCH have most certainly given me a reason to come back! \r \r Thanks for the amazing 'do Darci! \r \r p.s. Darci did it all on her own, with no help from me. It went something like this: \r \r Darci; ""So what are we doing here...""\r me: ""Suprise me...""\r Darci; ""Yeah, anything off limits...""\r me: ""Nope, Go for it..""\r \r She went, and she made it! \r more

So, I have been looking for a salon since my stylist Liz left Mane Attraction. I had been seeing her for over two years since I moved from LA. I knew I had it good when she approached me in the grocery store to give me her card. It was like, divine....meant to be, ya know? Anyway, I was in absolute tears to find out that she had left the salon, and felt like I was never going to find a great stylist. I ended up seeing someone else at that salon, and was totally and completely unhappy. I ended up going home and coloring my own hair with a box of clairol. Well, I ended up going months without color or a cut, and finally decided to find a new salon. Way Cool was listed close to my house, and from the website, reminded me of my old salon in LA. So, I gave it a shot....would you freakin believe, my stylist, Liz works there!!! Ah! So amazing! I wasn't placed with her, I was placed with Mia, who I found out worked at the old salon too. She was awesome! She seriously understood me! Now, I have 2 amazing hairstylist I can see anytime I like. Wow, talk about meant to be. Highly recommended salon!! Anyone would be crazy not to try!! Pros: amazing hairstylists, and great artwork! more

I live in a podunk town 200 miles from Phoenix where no one knows how to cut short hair that works...so I took a chance and booked an appointment at Way Cool based on the reviews I read here and boy, am I glad I did.\r \r I admit to some trepidation when I walked in because I am a 60 year old woman who likes to keep up with the latest but I am not one to push the envelope to the edge and most of the people in there looked very edgy and cool - customers as well as staff. \r \r But Darci, who cut and colored my hair, made me comfortable enough that I put myself in her hands and I am exquisitely pleased with the result. I told her I have a convertible and wanted a haircut that looked good without being plastered down - one that did not require a lot of work and for the first time in ages, I have a haircut that works with minimal care and looks good even after riding with the top down.\r \r They had a DJ (Saturdays only) spinning wonderful, funny music and the decor is so very much more enjoyable and energizing than the bland, boring shops you normally see.\r \r I have had good haircuts (Yosh in S.F. for instance) so I know one when I get one and I highly recommend this place and intend to make the 400 mile round trip again in 6 weeks. more

I've been going to this salon for over 15 years. I've never had a bad cut, and my hair always looks great. Styles and colors are always contemporary...on the edge (if you want them to be) and o.k. for a straight job too! I""ve never gone home and washed my hair in frustration. Now my daughter is a regular! Its an amazing place - filled with local and contemporary art and interesting magazines to read while you're waiting for your hair color to soak in. Can't go wrong here. Pros: Always great styles and colors Cons: Long lead time for an appointment more

Wow! I was very impressed with the service at Way Cool. Heard about the salon from a friend, and found out I am the luckiest person alive to have found such qualified hairstylists in the most random place! Crazy, fun, relaxed, and amazing stylists! Not only did I love my hair, but I loved everyone's around me. I was so baffled at the amazing hair that was walking out of this place! I highly recommend this little diamond in the ruff!! They rock....and you'll believe it when you try them! Pros: Downtown location Cons: I'll tell you when I find one! :) more