After my former stylist decided to stay home FT with her children 5 years ago, I've been looking high and low for a salon in the New Tampa/East Pasco area. I've been to the ""well-advertised"" salons who pay high rents, but whose stylists aren't up to par (are too afraid to do anything with my long hair) and charge crazy prices to boot (N.I.). I went to a salon near Circuit City in New Tampa and had hair-dyed splatter all over my handbag (no offer to get it cleaned, no apology until I went back to speak with the owner), dye left on my hairline only to have the stylists give me instructions to ""scrub real hard with a washcloth when I'm in the shower"". I've been to a salon whose stylist I was recommended to by several friends actually told me ""you don't want that"" when I told her what I did want (BH & C) I was beginning to get really discouraged by the lack of good stylists in this area after dropping $150-$200 each time and my hair not much different than it was when I first arrived at each salon, I remembered an article I read about Ben de Cordova and his wife. I called him up and he fit me in that day. When I told him that I wanted my straight, long, thick hair texturized/permed he had the confidence and expertise to do just that. The cut he gave was most-flattering to the shape of my face (no salon ever discussed this with me) as well as fun waves/curls. THANK YOU! The majority of these trendy salons have stylists in the early 20's, and they just do not have the experience to do much more than cut hair and give 'Hooter"" girl highlights. I'm so glad I went to Salon de Cordova and entrusted my long locks to Ben and his staff. ALSO...no pushing the sales of any hair products. That is my biggest pet-peeve about salons these days. Looking for a salon, or want a new look and are afraid to give it a try because the stylists doesn't seem confident enough? Call Ben and his staff. Call them anyway...they are super-friendly experts and very laid-back.
Pros: Confident, experienced, friendly, skilled professionals
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