Like many women, I'm on a search for the 'perfect stylist'. After getting my hair butchered at the usual Asian salons I trusted to give me okay results (I never expect spectacular results, I'm hair jaded), I picked Nirvana since it was picked a 'best of'. I picked Adeline for my stylist (*no longer works here*) after looking at her photo & portolio on the website, I knew I could get the edgy modern cut I wanted with her. And she knew how to cut Asian hair! \r
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I was NOT disappointed. I seriously got the bet haircut of my life. I loved the aromatherapy treatment beforehand (though she didn't seem too happy about being required to give a scalp massage and rushed through it) and the obvious attention paid to clients. The haircut turned out even better than I expected and she gave me useful advice about my hairtype and how to get the look recreated.\r
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True, the salon is VERY small and the decor is a step up from your average cookie cutter 'finer' salon, but I found the people who worked there to be unpretentious and on the friendly side. The overall vibe is calm. I never felt anyone giving me attitude or put on that harried, self-important and just plain rude receptionist act.\r
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My only peeve was that in the winter I was sitting with dripping hair and a wet towel and Adeline didn't want to get me new one because this was 'my towel. I remember thinking how CHEAP can you be for a pricey salon?\r
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Otherwise, after that initial haircut, I moved away but continued to see Adeline for cuts and colors when I was visiting. I was consistently impressed and satisfied with the results and her professionalism.\r
The price was definitely worth it and the rates are NORMAL for a boutique salon - just consider that you'd pay $50+ for a cut at a run of the mill salon and not give you the same results.\r
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Adeline is the only stylist I saw at Nirvana and I'm on my search again. \r
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But, I definitely have had good experiences here.
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