5 /5 Heather Mooney: As a longtime resident of Boston and recent newcomer to CNY, I was a bit nervous about leaving my beloved hairdressers and finding another one in Syracuse, especially with my wavy/curly hair. While I let my hair go as long as possible, the time had come to take the plunge. A quick Google search pointed me to Dani. To be honest, I didn’t really know what to expect - her reviews were excellent but weren’t super curly specific, and I had barely explored Syracuse at all, much less the salon/beauty scene in the city. However, from the moment I walked into the door, Dani was truly amazing (and so adorable and sweet!). The building and decor/aesthetic of "The Fortress" is so much fun (in her studio space and her coworkers). Danis energy is infectious, engaging, and she’s incredibly generous — not just with her witty conversation, kindness, and admirable hair/beauty skills, but with her wine as well :) While I’ve only been in the area for ~8 months, this was definitely one of the best outings I have had so far. I really felt welcome to The Fortress and the neighborhood, which is great as a mid-30s newcomer excited to meet people familiar with the area. While the experience itself was a treat, my hair looks amazing! I asked for the nearly impossible task of maintaining length while increasing volume and she did just that. My curls are much happier these days. Thank you Dani!!
