I had given up hope of ever finding a high quality NY/NJ style salon here in Florida. Well I am so happy to report that the search is over. Salon 457 is all that I hoped to find in a great salon. The front desk young lady could not have been nicer. After she greated me she offered me a cold beverage and then brought it out on a beautiful tray with a flower vase and a small bowl of trail mix. Then she proceeded to take me on a tour of the salon. She explained each area and what services were available. I had already been introduced to my stylist, Christy, when I arrived. Now I sat with her and discussed my hair, my history with color, cut and products. Very thorough and she encouraged questions. The thing that I liked about the entire experience was that everything was immaculate and in perfect order. Every salon that I have been to in FL up to this point has been messy, unorganized and not at all a relaxing experience. I loved the shampoo room. You got a wonderful scalp massage and a hot parafin treatment. So relaxing! with candles and a flat screen or music!! Then you got to choose whether you wanted a neck message or a shoulder message as well. Right up front Christy told me the charges for each service and asked me what I wanted to do. I liked that...she consulted me and asked what I wanted...needless to say the color was perfect, the cut was just what I asked for and the whole experience was awsome. She even gave me a nook computer to browse the internet or read magazines while my color processed. First class all the way and prices were right in line with other high end salons in major cities. Actually I thought that it was a great deal for what I got...all the little extras. I booked three more appointments for blow drys and another color w highlights in 6 weeks.I found out Christy was one of the owners and she really took pride in her staff and her business. It was so refreshing to see someone doing all the right things to stay afloat in this economy. I can't wait to go back. I was tired of going back north to get my hair cut and colored. Now I have a new salon to call home. Thanks Salon 457.....
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