Lindah is wonderful!! I'd been trying for years to make do with my local options but was never satisfied. No matter how I tried to describe things, show photos, discuss technique, etc, I never got the... Read More
Lindah is wonderful!! I'd been trying for years to make do with my local options but was never satisfied. No matter how I tried to describe things, show photos, discuss technique, etc, I never got the fresh, young, modern cut I wanted. Enter Lindah! On a recommendation from a friend, I gave her a call. First off, she's SUPER nice! She really cares about her clients - she genuinely wants you to love your hair. Not just like it, LOVE it. She always says that if something's not perfect, to please come back in. I've had stylists say this before but I always felt really awkward taking them up on it - like they didn't totally mean it. But Lindah is the opposite. My hair is super hard to tell what it will look like right after a cut - it takes a couple days for it really settle in - so sometimes I did want/need to go back. If I ever want something refined Lindah is extremely accommodating and always excited to see me. And it's genuine, not like social nice. Her pricing is also reasonable for the area (& she'll work with you if needed). I've always heard that good stylists are always furthering their education. That was a major issue with my local stylists - most had learned a long time ago and hadn't updated their technique. I have fairly fine, moderately curly hair and Lindah cuts it into the shoulder-skimming slightly asymetrical, very slightly bobbed/rounded shape I think is most flattering on me. She does a technique called Volumetrix (sp?) to add, you guessed it!, volume, and is very skilled with curly hair. She point-cuts mine so the layers are blended in, not so noticeable, which is what I wanted. And her texturizing is just right - I've had some stylists do waaay too much, like cutting chunks out my hair! I do recommend bringing photos - they're always helpful because it helps get you & your stylist on the same page and saves time and energy.I used to get my very dark blonde hair highlighted but the time and cost put me off of it for awhile. Before my bridesmaid debut at my best friend's wedding, I decided I really wanted to brighten things up so I discussed balayage with Lindah. By that time my hair was completely natural - all traces of highlight grown out. She's an old pro at balayage (long before it was in) and her confidence made me feel comfortable. We started small, since I was new to it, and I loved it so much I decided to go back and have her add a little more. The great thing about balayage (when done right) is that it looks natural, like you've been surfing in Bali for two months, and it's less time consuming than foil highlights so less expensive, and much lower maintenance because it grows out in a more natural, less noticeable way than highlights - you don't get that root line. So that was back in June and I just went back for more but not because I had to - it still looked good, though faded a little, which happens.The added bonus of giving my business to Lindah is that, well it makes me feel good because she's such a wonderful person, but also they're a certified green salon (the 1st in CA apparently). I also like that the shampoo/conditioner she uses on me is natural and not heavily scented. Two of my friends and my mom also go to her and love her. She only works Wed, Fri & Sat but often works late into the evening. It's good to call a week or two in advance if you have a tricky schedule. But do give her a call - you won't regret it! Read Less