Envy Salon And Spa

This place *is* a-​ok. It’s also exactly what I was hoping to avoid. I knew better, small town shop with a busyish location so they get plenty of drive bys all the while trying to promote a big-​city style. So I call. This wasn’t the first place I called. I called a couple «high end» snobby salons. Something just didn’t sit right with me about those places and their prices were too much to ignore my gut. I’m accustomed to their rates, but only because my stylist was amazing and my hair took 75 minutes so I’d always over tip. Instead I chose to ignore my inner snob and call Envy. They had an opening the same afternoon, only $ 20, 5 minutes from home. My brother was around to watch the toddler, worked out perfect.
Though running about 10 minutes late, my stylist was very friendly and instantly I felt comfortable with her abilities. I showed her a picture of a gorgeous actress with fabulous hair, layers and waves and BANGS. I think all she remembered were the bangs because when she was done (at first) that’s pretty much all the was going on. My super thick hair (something I emphasized multiple times), straightened, and bangs. I did like the bangs, but it was soooo much hair. I asked if she could work in some layers or something to take away from the bangs. BANGS. Sorry, I’m still unsure I made the right choice with bangs. I do think its the only part of the cut I actually like. She tapered away at the front and framed my face and now I look like Florence Welch. Or Dr. Beverly Crusher, according to my nerd brother. Gates McFadden was not the actress in the picture I showed the stylist. The stylist said I looked younger, but back tracked saying I didn’t look old before. But really, I just look like I’m from 1992. In 1992 I was 8. I look 8. It’s not that bad, it’s actually not bad at all, I wouldn’t think twice of the cut on someone else but it’s definitely not the style I wanted. Except for the bangs. I do like the bangs. (Day after, washed and air dried and my hair is close to what I asked for, though it’s still way too full because it wasn’t thinned enough).
This small town beauty parlor is not a high fashion city salon. You will not be offered a glass of wine or fresh coffee, there is no modern seating unit designed specifically for the space. No local artist paintings on display. You probably won’t find a Vogue or Nylon issue on the coffee table. Today’s hits & yesterday’s favorites will be playing on the radio. If you want a solid traditional cut, they’re reasonably priced and will probably have an opening day of or next. For me, however, the search will continue.