SHADES OF EXCELLENCE BEAUTY SALON LLC

"I have going see Kathy as my barber for more then 20 years. She is the only person that cuts my hair. The salon she working in now is always clean, warm and friendly."

"I love this salon I always get good results and love the vibe in here as well. Kathy does excellent work, my hair has grown so much since I've started going to her. She even recommends good products as well. I highly recommend going here they also have awesome barbers and a lady who colors hair very well. Don't sleep on this salon, give them a try if you looking or in the neighborhood."

"Get my hair cut from here every two weeks. Everyone is so friendly. The owner is really nice and my barber Anthony does a great job. Definitely recommend this place."

"I feel sad to leave this review. I made an appointment with Kathy and after reading several 5 star reviews was excited. I needed a wash, trim and flat iron, and was open to suggestions and advice. My issue is that during my entire appointment I heard endless comments from Kathy about how long and thick my hair was, how it was hard to deal with, how I had a lot of it, and that "if it was her hair she would cut it off". At one point she and another stylist joked that Kathy must be tired from basically doing my hair. For reference I am mixed and my hair is natural. After moving from another state I was reluctant to find another salon because of this exact type of treatment! Still I am so shocked at my experience from what I though was a black/all inclusive salon. While Kathy wasn’t downright mean, this experience did shatter my confidence. Kathy made me feel insecure about my hair, was way to rough at some points, and the entire appointment I was contemplating on if I should just leave early with an unfinished head. I felt like an inconvenience and as if I need to apologize and thank her for "dealing with my hair". Two stars because it did look good at the end and the trim was right, but it was not worth it to me and I would not come back. My only regret is that I did not speak up more at my appointment. UPDATE After reading the owners response I am temped to drop down my review even lower. My hair was in no way "matted" and I had detangled it extensively myself before the appointment. In my opinion Kathy tangled it herself while washing it aggressively. Way to blame the client. Nothing done to my hair was a miracle, and for the owner to insinuate such is offensive. "Hair talk" is an interesting way to rephrase "hair shaming" and "rude comments". I won't be reluctant to get my hair professionally done in the future, by PROFESSIONALS. Thanks."

"I have finally found an amazing hairstylist! Kathy did such a great job with my hair. Not only did she provide an amazing service but Kathy was very sweet and loving to my 6 year old daughter who was waiting for me to get done. My hair never felt this soft and healthy after a wash and trim. Definitely will be back and highly recommend it to anyone!"