I originally went to Soda because of a review written in Allure magazine and I am glad I did!
Originally I was with another stylist, but she had to leave the salon and she recommended LB. I was wary to try someone new, but I trusted her recommendation and liked the salon - it is a very professional place. LB was a pleasant surprise and I took a breath of fresh air after first seeing her.
I've been with LB for a little under a year now and have yet to receive a cut from her (I am trying to grow my hair super-long), but I absolutely love the way she does my color! I have been highlighting my hair blonde since I was 15 and LB is the first person who really makes it look natural. She really listens and never tries to push anything on me. She is very intuitive and easy to talk to - I ask her questions all the time. She is open and honest and makes you feel comfortable AND she makes my color look great!
Also important - she doesn't take forever to do my color. To be clear, this doesn't mean she rushes or doesn't take time to do her work, but I appreciate it when stylists don't take hours and hours and hours to do a certain service. I have never had to wait for her when she is doing another client either!
One time I took advantage of a styling lesson service at Soda with LB and it was so much fun/informative. I have stick-straight hair and wanted to learn how to curl it and LB gave me a great lesson and let me practice it myself.
Overall, I am so happy with Soda and LB!
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