5 /5 Jeff Hawk: Sandy has been expertly cutting my hair for the last (almost) three years at Gene Juarez. After my very first cut from her, I told her she should wasting her talent there; venture out and open her own shop. All these months later, she finally heeded my advice and did just that; and let me tell you, she did it perfectly.
Unlike most stylists, she doesnt just cut hair, she bends it to her will. Every cut is damn near surgical in its precision; never a miss with the shears, never a hair out of place. Like all the great masters of their craft, Sandy makes the entire process seem effortless. Ive been in dozens of salons in my life, and NO ONE has ever made my hair look as good as she does. That is not hyperbole, that is a statement of fact. Period.
The studio itself is really well put together, minimalist in its style, but dont let the lack of space fool you. Its warm and inviting with tons of natural light and ergonomic chairs. Its comfortable, like you wish you could pour a glass of scotch, chat with Sandy and hangout there longer comfortable. She also has great taste in music, playing softly in the background. Not the usual fare preferred by most salons; you know the kind of music that makes you think youre at the dentist. She plays great stuff, from a wide range of styles. Its a little thing sure, but its one of many things that makes the overall vibe of the studio so thoroughly enjoyable.
As far as Im concerned, Mens Hair Studio is flat out the new standard of what a hair experience should be like. Its so enjoyable Im for the first time in my life bummed that I have a full head of hair. I need it to grow faster so I can get back and have another turn in Sandys chair.
