Whenever I walk into Felix Design Studio I always notice two things: the welcoming smile that greets me and the distinct LACK of ""salon chemical"" smells (I hate when I open the door to a salon and get blasted by odors sharp enough to make eyes water and singe nose hairs). As a regular, I already know where to find my stylist (Antonio) so I usually make my own way to his station. He always greets me with the hug of an old friend and asks how I'm doing. I appreciate that he cares about me more than as just a client. I have noticed this same warm quality in others in the salon. \r
After I'm seated and either dressed in a robe and/or draped in a smock, he gets down to business. He asks what I would like done today and although he is listening intently on my answer, he is still able to assess the condition of my hair. As we converse about the length and color that I want, he is constantly feeling the texture and measuring pieces and lengths against each other. We usually decide on a refresher trim, a nice all-over color, and some well-placed highlights. Antonio is never pushy or insistent. I have never felt like he ever had to convince me to allow him to do something to my hair. I think it also helps that from the beginning, I have been able to trust him to know me well enough to know my preferences and tastes. I trust him so much, in fact, that on my previous visit, I decided to go from waist-length hair all the way up to the shoulder blades. Not only did he help me donate to Locks of Love, but he gave me a gorgeous new look that totally fits my personality and lifestyle. He knows that I'm a wash-n-go kind of girl. He knows that I hate having to blowdry, put products in it or have to perform all but the minimum maintenance on my hair. The end result: flirty, yet professional + stylish, yet low-maintenance = a happy, gorgeous me! I should also add that Antonio creates my coiffure for my holiday parties, too. Yep... I'll keep coming back!
Pros: Super friendly staff, not stinky, easy parking
Cons: a bit far for some people since it's tucked all the way up in Rolling Hills
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