United States > Massachusetts > East Longmeadow > Elite Image Salon

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  PJ Lussier

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  I was dreading finding a new hairdresser after moving back to Western MA. I went to PJ as a result of the reviews on this site, and he did not disappoint. I am somewhere between 2c and 3a with medium long, thick, coarse hair. I used to pay a lot of money for Ouidad cuts, but I don't think I was ever as happy with those as I am with PJ's cut. For starters, he knows how to get lift at your crown and eliminates the dreadful floppy dog-ears effect on the sides. And the ease of home styling is far superior to a Ouidad cut. My mom says this is one of the best cuts I've ever had and she's watched me try many, many different methods of cutting and styling. My curls look great! PJ has good creative vision. He takes the extra time to adjust the cut to how your hair is falling. He is meticulous, yet laid back, which makes the whole experience pleasant. His blow drys are faaaaabulous and he gives great pointers on how to style at home. He's also a great colorist (with the help of his assistant Tina), and I find myself going back as much for the color as I do for the cut. Pros: Great shape! Creative vision. Meticulous. Personalized treatment. Great colorist. Great finishing style. Super easy to style myself with the help of the super soaker method that you can find on this website. Cons: Had to trade bigger curls (that I used to have to finger curl myself) for smaller curls. But it makes up for it in ease of styling, and better overall shape and definition.

  Reviewed by Yvettechacha (Curly Twirly - 3a) on Dec 22, 2011

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  PJ Lussier

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  I've been searching for a long time and have spent a LOT of money trying to find a stylist that could work with my curly hair, had ideas and suggestions, and could give me a great cut and I finally found him! PJ gave me a great cut. Asked me what I envisioned then gave me advice and he took his time. He is awesome. His assistant Tina is very sweet. She greeted me right away, offered me something to drink and made me aware that she would let PJ know I was there. Only waited a few minutes before I went to meet my new REALLY great hair stylist!! The salon itself is very nice. Beautiful decor and very clean. I would definitely recommend Elite Image and PJ :)

  Reviewed by bambi370 (Curly Twirly - 3a) on Oct 05, 2011

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  PJ Lussier

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  I was previously a customer at Devachan in NYC, then suffered through multiple bad cuts in Western Mass after moving to Longmeadow. (Do most stylists STILL not know how to handle curly hair in 2011?? Evidently not.) I found PJ through this website, and enthusiastically agree with all of the great things that posters have written about him. He talked with me at length about my cut history, and what products I use, and what I wanted in a cut that day. I felt so comfortable with him, PJ was even able to talk me into a color as well, which I had never done. He cuts hair wet, which made me nervous after my dry cuts at Devachan. But I can't argue with results - my hair (both the cut AND color) were exactly what I wanted. If you're a curly girl in the Springfield area, you won't go wrong in PJ's hands!

  Reviewed by DrKate (Curly Spirally - 3b) on Aug 30, 2011

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  PJ Lussier

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  I used to hate my hair. I thought I had to perm it, or use a curling iron every day just to get the thick curly hair I wanted. As a result, my hair became dry and straight. When PJ saw me, he knew how to help. He gave me just the right color and cut to make my hair look healthier, thicker and - CURLY!!! He showed me a gentle way to work with my hair to make it look even curlier than I thought possible. I was amazed how "Naturally Curly" my hair was on it's own. PJ and Tina truly take the time to care for your hair.

  Reviewed by cathe (Wavy Swavy - 2a) on Jun 01, 2011

• Stylist:

  Yvette Duncan

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  Yvette is the only hair stylist that has ever made my curly hair look good. I have tried several stylists over the years and I won't ever change from Yvette. I have sent several friends and they feel the same way.

  Reviewed by curlyhairgirl413 (Curly Spirally - 3b) on Aug 11, 2010

• Stylist:

  PJ Lussier

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  I highly recommend PJ for curly hair. My daughter is 5 years old with very beautiful and naturally curly hair. Previous hairdressers just trimmed it straight across, but PJ understands that it needs to be shaped and balanced. He does a wonderful job, and even shows me how to style it myself at home. Now he cuts my hair too, and takes the time to listen to how I want it and understands how little time I have to take care of it. He has given me a nice, easy style that I love. He takes great pride in his work and it shows. I really cannot say enough about him.

  Reviewed by creednj on Dec 09, 2009

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  Pj Lussier

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  I went here recently after reading good things about him, and he lived up to what i hoped for. He colored my hair perfectly and my hair feels and looks healthier. He's also very personable, so it wasn't awkward like it is with some stylist. I have hair between 3a-3b, so curly girlies go for it!

  Reviewed by rayya (Curly Spirally - 3b) on Apr 22, 2009

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• Stylist:

  PJ Lussier

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  I have loved my curly hair ever since finding PJ-it's been six years with him now. I love how he is able to bring out the curls and eliminate the frizz. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by mnpl on May 02, 2008

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