I've been going to Hakan for cut and highlights for six years now and I've never had anything less than a fantastic experience. I started going to Hakan in college. Now, I travel from Manhattan, where I live and work, to see Hakan!
As other reviewers have mentioned, he has a comprehensive understanding of hair texture/quality, skin tone, facial bone structure and takes his time to ensure that the cut and color flatter your features.
He gives precision haircuts that look amazing when you leave the salon and grow out beautifully. His highlights bring out not only the best in your natural hair color but really flatter your complexion.
Before finding Hakan, I had been to a number of colorists and stylists who would always ask me what I wanted from my cut and color and would show me a picture or ask me to pick from color swatches. But I think the mark of a really great stylist/colorist is when they assess your hair and skin tone and determine the right cut and shade for you. Hakan certainly involves the client in the consultation, but it's clear that he's the expert and will guide you to a look that really suits you. I trust Hakan's judgment implicitly and have always been thrilled with the results.
I work in the beauty industry in New York and am frequently complimented on my hair-- I think that says it all. Hakan really gives you top Manhattan cut and color but for Lehigh Valley prices. It's an unbelievable value and well worth the trip!
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