I made an appointment for a haircut with Gilad at the Salon, since my hair was already getting straggly. Gilad has been my hairstylist since he started in Harrisburg. Now I visit NYC to get my hair trimmed. Since he already knows how I like my hair styled, he did the long layered look. I loved the end result, which is enough testimony to his skill. The greatest testimony to a hairstylist's skill, however, is when a stranger compliments the customer specifically on his/her hair. The day after I had my hair cut, I was at the Mall at Hudson Yards. I was thirsty, so I went to buy a bottle of water at The Naked Tomato. When I paid for the bottle of water and started to make my way out, a fashionable lady entering the restaurant got my attention and said, "Beautiful hair! You have very beautiful hair." She specifically pointed out how my hair looked!!! While one might consider that a compliment to oneself, I considered it more of a compliment to my hairstylist. Being from a small town and making a trip to NYC to have my hair styled, I couldn't believe it. In high fashion New York City of all places, my hair was complimented after it was cut and styled! I will also point out that this is not the first time I have been complimented on my hair. There was one time in New Jersey after Gilad colored my hair blonde with highlights and low lights (in Harrisburg) that ladies said that you could see different shades of gold under the sun as I was walking. Then in my small town in PA, I have gotten compliments also in the office and in Church for the way my hair was colored and styled. Even a neighbor once asked me where I got my layered cut, because the layers were very flattering. I had to recommend Gilad to her. Getting my hair cut and styled like this and receiving that compliment at Hudson Yards was well worth the three hour train ride to NYC! Thank you very much!

I must also mention that there were three ladies greeting people who entered the store. Salon personnel were also very nice. I was able to find a travel size My Way by Armani. When one of the ladies approached me asking if she could help me, I told her I was able to find what I was looking for. I asked if I could pay for it at the Salon, since I had an appointment with Gilad. I was told alright, so I paid for it there and waited for my turn to get my hair styled. I am so happy I made the trip to ULTA Beauty on the Upper East Side. Again, thank you very much!!!