10/27/09

Go to Heather Davis

by AmandaC444

For the past two years, I have gotten really terrible haircuts. I jumped from stylist to stylist wondering if I would ever have good hair again. I had all but resigned myself to a life of hair travesties when somehow I ended up in Heather Davis’ salon chair, and I’m glad I did.

The first thing I appreciated was that Heather really took the time to thoroughly discuss with me how she was going to cut my hair and to make sure that we were both on the same page before she began. During the consultation, we also discussed future plans for my hair and how the cut I was going to get would facilitate the achievement of my present and future hair goals/visions.

During the hair cut, Heather was very personable and easy to talk with. I also felt very comfortable stopping her and asking her questions about the procedure, and she seemed pleased to lend her expertise to the conversation, which was very reassuring.

After we were done, Heather then encouraged me to go home and play with my new style and come back if anything needed to be adjusted. This was very refreshing since most stylists seem to be offended when you ask them to adjust your cut; they take it personally as if they did something wrong, but Heather understands that sometimes you just change your mind.

The main quality that stood out about Heather is that she looked at me as a person- not as a client. She genuinely cared about me and my needs and that kind of selflessness really translated into her work and created amazing results. Plus, she’s really sweet. I will be back!

• Pros: I have great hair
• Cons: I hope my hugs didn’t make her uncomfortable

10/26/09

Marcy Hoen: hair scientist and artist!

by bijoyg

I have entrusted my hair to Marcy Hoen for 3 years and I highly recommend you do too!

Marcy is rare in heir field in that she approaches hair the way a scientist understands a complex problem and an artist creates a stunning work of art.

The scientist first seeks to understand your hair - its journey before arriving at her chair and its natural structure and composition. And she shares her analysis with you so you learn about your hair. Once the scientist has understood, the artist takes over. With a total mastery of her tools, she transforms your hair into a beautiful creation. It's no accident that Marcy also curates art, working with the finest artists in Austin (AustinArtStart).

All of this coupled with Marcy's charming demeanor makes for a wonderful experience at Salon Sovay!

• Pros: perfect results
• Cons: none

10/24/09

Can't Say Enough About Sovay

by LEARNTODOHAIR

Sovay, the Salon's owner, is not only a real talent, but she will be completely upfront and honest with you about whether or not she thinks you have the hair to pull off a particular style or cut. Something I greatly appreciate since my hair is kind of thin and fine. She is the ONLY person I trust for a cut, but she is excellent with color as well. I'm one of those people that always hates the way I look after the stylist has blown me out and styled my hair. No one ever does it the way I like it, or in a way that is even sort of representative of MY STYLE! Sovay is the exception here. When I leave her salon, I feel like a better version of ME, not like a replica of her, or the last 10 people she just styled, or what SHE THINKS my style should be. She listens, she consults you every step of the way, she's excellent at what she does, and I HIGHLY recommend her work!

• Pros: Appointment Availablity, CONSISTENTLY Top Notch Work!
• Cons: None