Mane Tamer

New to the area and found the best jewel in my first month here. This salon is very dedicated to client services, CJ is the best hairdresser and colorist I have met in 20 years. Marty, the owner gets involved and he is the reason this salon has been in business and has a great reputation for many years. I was very happy with Eunice who gives the best wash and head massage ever! This will be my every 5 th week get away to revive my hair color and cut! Oh, and reasonable!

For as long as my circumstances allow I will continue to drive 45 minutes to the Mane Tamer where I pay $ 100 for a Deva cut given by the talented Marty Franco.
If you have curly hair and don’t know what a Deva cut is, just Google it, and then make an appointment at this salon. Ask specifically for a Deva cut. It’s more expensive than a typical haircut and takes maybe twice as long, because the stylist pores over every individual curl on your head. My curls haven’t looked this good in all my life. Marty is a natural when it comes to hair (curls are his forte) and informs you throughout the process as to what he’s doing along with his rationale for doing so. Having him consult with you about your curls is like buying a renowned how-​to guide on curl-​care that was written specifically for you. If you have curly hair and want a new look or a more polished version of your current one, then Marty at the Mane Tamer will not disappoint.
(By the way — one hallmark of a Deva cut is that it curtails the frequency of necessary hair cuts. While the price is higher, you’ll go less often. I have hair to my mid-​back and I go every 8 months as opposed to my former routine of every 4).

I have been going to this Salon for over 10 years and it is BY FAR the best of any salon I have been to. I do not let anyone else cut my hair. Ever. I have moved away but still only let Marty cut my curly hair (when I visit family in the area). I have tried other places with great reviews (in DC, Boston, NYC), but nothing compares to the time and care Marty puts into cutting curly hair. CJ and Stephanie are also great (Stephanie is wonderful with color), but in my opinion Marty is the best. The atmosphere and personalities in the salon are also always amazing, and the prices are unreal compared to what you pay for the same services in DC or Boston. I wish I could give it 10 stars!!!

I got the devacurl cut and it’s the best haircut I have ever had! Marty is a wonderful teacher and really spends the time to perfect your curl, while also educating you on how to make your curls look fabulous. I have never had a stylist spend so much time on me.
My curls are cascading down my back and frame my face beautifully! If you have curly hair and have been searching for the perfect salon then look no further– this is well worth the money!

I have posted several reviews of salons in my quest for finding a fantastic hair cut for curly hair in this area. All came sorta close, but never quite hit the mark. Therefore, I drove an hour and a half for a haircut with Cynthia. Best. Haircut. Ever. I am not even sure where to start.
I told her I didn’t want the Deva cut b/​c that hadn’t worked for me. I wanted layers in the right place — not the default (and dreaded) V formation, Diamond Formation, or «shelf of curls» as I like to call it. I explained that texturizing my hair just lead to frizzy ends and that the hair that constitute my bangs if I had them could only be cut a fraction of a centimeter. And she still took me on! (I know, right? I have been burned too many times.) All this to say — she listened. And she understood. And then she knew what to do.
I now have the exact cut that I have always wanted, my hair looks and feels great, and I will happily drive across state lines for my next cut. And for $ 55 plus gasoline, it is affordable.
If you are like me and never seem to get a good curly haircut, call Cynthia. Then your quest shall be over, too.
They prefer not to put tips on CC, so have some cash when you arrive.

Marty did a fantastic job explaining the steps in the Deva Cut and the proper technique for maintaining my naturally curly hair.
I love the style and can’t wait to show it off at my 30^th birthday party this week.

An absolutely wonderful salon, especially for curly girls!
Atmosphere: If you are looking for a super swanky salon, this isn’t it. It has a very comfortable and homey atmosphere, and the staff clearly got along well, laughing and joking with each other as well as with the clients. I felt very at ease and not at all intimidated to tell my stylist what I was looking for in terms of my cut.
Haircut: I had my haircut by Marty, who is the owner of the salon. If you have curly hair, you know how much of a struggle it can be to find someone who really understands how your hair works. I have had my fair share of nightmare cuts where the stylist has cut it wet and it curled up to WAY shorter than anticipated. None of that here! No pulling of the curl, no brushing, no making it frizz out! Also they didn’t automatically assume I wanted it blown out straight after they cut it, which I appreciated. My cut turned out wonderfully, whether I wore it curly (my go-​to for the week) or straightened it.
I had the DevaCut, which was a little more expensive, but you get what you pay for and the cut was high quality and definitely worth it in my opinion.
Final word: Highly recommended!