Dearinger

05/09/2008 Posted by Chase0000

I've tried a number of different hairstyles over the past two years and have been largely disappointed. I've gone from medium length and gelled back (I'm a dude), to shorter with gel, to shorter still with no bangs, to medium length with gel, to longer with no gel, then longer with pomade to keep my hair in place and out of my face. Hell, I let my hair grow out 6 or 7 inches eventually. I had my hair cut and styled at four different stylists over this time. No matter what I did, I could not find a unique, cool, s*xy (apparently a bad word on here) hair cut. Just "cool enough". __||__ Finally I saw the City Search Best Of list and found Dearinger. I checked out the website and felt inspired. Booked an appointment the next day. When I got there, they made me wait about 20 minutes. My stylist was Daniel. I had to wait another seven or eight minutes after the shampoo while he finished another cut. No worries. When I finally DID get my cut, it was perfect. I gave him complete creative control, and he delivered. When he was done, I had the same hair cut I've seen on male fashion models... but never would've given myself if I'd chosen (just goes to show my sense of hair fashion sense!). Well worth the time and $53. __|||__ Now, one day later, people are telling me it looks great and asking me where I got it done. I've already managed to get two pictures rated on HotOrNot, and they were basic headshots I always got 5s, 6s, or 7s on before. Got a 9.2 and a 9.5! My best ever was an 8.5 on top of a mountain at Machu Picchu in Peru! Needless to say, I'm thrilled with my new do.

Pros: AWESOME cut, they know their stuff, cool place in general

Cons: Appointment began late, pricier than average salon (expectedly)

07/20/2007 Posted by momichar

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!!!!. I was made to wait almost an hour before I was seen because the stylist was running late and then I was told that she did not have time to flat iron my hair once she was done cutting because she was running late and I have a lot of hair. When I asked to see the manager the owner came over to me( pretentious, snobby and unfriendly) and explained that there was nothing more they could do for me that day and that he thought my hair looked better curly anyways. I regret paying for the services that day and I will NEVER, EVER go back. This is definitely a place where the customer is NEVER right, AVOID AT ALL COST!!!!

Pros: Nice location, clean

Cons: EVERYTHING ELSE ABOUT IT!!! The only person who was nice was the lady checking people in at the front door

06/13/2007 Posted by katzinchen

At this salon I had my first good haircut and best color job since leaving Washington, DC. My hair had been highlighted far too often by a stylist I saw for years; and after she changed professions I had two bad experiences with stylists at Joelle's in UTC. Oahn did a beautiful tint and color job and Dan cut four or five inches off my bleached-out long hair, and shaped it. Both stylists are artists and discussed the shape of my face, my skin tone, and the type and condition of my hair. It was nice not to be simply asked, "What do you want?" The staff was professional, friendly and courteous. They do offer their products, but do not push; and I was looking for some good hair products so purchased several of their excellent plant-based hydrating hair products, made in southern France.

Pros: Skilled, talented, courteous, professional staff, parking lot available

Cons: Some pressure to buy products; but the products are very good and I needed some.

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05/14/2007 Posted by tgozzy

I went here to get my medium length hair cut very short. I was happy with the trendy cut given by my first hairdresser, but was happier with the next hairdresser I got (after she moved away). His name is Koji and he gave me the best haircut I have ever had. He listens very well and is very skilled with his cutting. I cannot vouch for every hairstylist but he is outstanding, and very pleasant as well! I beleive he is especially skilled with short cuts - funky and fresh.

04/29/2007 Posted by mh90630

I found this salon very pretentious. I have been there twice for color and cut. Cut was good but not what I wanted (too short!). The color was drab and dark but I thought I would try this place one more time and made an appointment with another hair colorist. On arrival I found that my appointment had been switched and I got the same colorist. The second appointment in the middle of rinsing the stylist stopped and another stylist finished . By the end of the appointment I had four people involved in a simple tint and blowdry. There is a need for a more personal and welcoming atmosphere in this salon.

Pros: Cut are generally good

Cons: Very inpersonal

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10/17/2006 Posted by glennfs1

I have had my hair cut here more than once and have been happy with it every time. They are professional and are excellent at translating your haircut request into a cut that is appropriate for your particular hair texture. They are creative and are excellent at making creative suggestions. They are into haircuts not "hairdos," so if you are looking for someone to tease and back comb your hair, this is not the place. I highly recommend this salon.

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10/12/2006 Posted by sharptongue12

Wasn't impressed with color or cut. Reasonably priced, however I'll have to get my hair redone somewhere else soon. Staff is nice, however.

Pros: convenient downtown location

Cons: skill level could use improvement for color