I highly recommend Mike Manchester for anyone who has curly hair. I would always pull my hair back into a pony tail because I couldn't control my curls. Mike spent extra time educating me on how to style my curls and suggested product to help tame and condition my hair. He trimmed my ends and gave me many options on how to style my hair so I can wear it down. Thank you Mike for coming to my rescue!
Reviewed on: 17.12.12
Stylist: Mike Manchester
Mike was fantastic! He explained why my hair wasn't curling well (product build-up) and then explained how to care for my scalp. He gave me a really great cut- listening to what I wanted- and explained how to style it in different situations at home. He didn't push buying products on me and was fun to talk to. This was the first time I left the salon with a curly cut and style and I was really happy with it! Would definitely recommend Mike :)
Reviewed on: 05.12.12
Stylist: Mike Manchester
Mike was fantastic! He explained why my hair wasn't curling well (product build-up) and then explained how to care for my scalp. He gave me a really great cut- listening to what I wanted- and explained how to style it in different situations at home. He didn't push buying products on me and was fun to talk to. This was the first time I left the salon with a curly cut and style and I was really happy with it! Would definitely recommend Mike :)
Reviewed on: 05.12.12
Stylist: Mike Manchester
Mike was awesome. I have been going to the same person for nearly my whole life but when they switched product lines, I noticed that my hair wasn't reacting well to the change. I couldn't be happier that I decided to try someone new. Mike knew just what to do with my hair and was supportive in giving me extra tips but not pushy to change my routine or require new products. He took so much time with me but the other stylist spent just as much time with the other client so I know it wasn't because of my curly do. They really care about their clients. My hair looks great after seeing him and I enjoyed conversation with him while he expertly worked with my hair. I would highly recommend him for curly girls (or anyone)! (Look for the occasional Groupon they have too!)
Reviewed on: 09.08.12
Stylist: Sean Illian
Sean is simply amazing! I was able to get in the day, that I called. He has a special gift, with cutting and coloring curly hair. I've been searching for years, for that stylist that fits my needs. I'm so happy that I found him. Don't judge his abilities, by one bad review! He is very talented. The salon is very nice, and relaxing. A big shout out to Sean!!!! I recommend him very highly...:)
Reviewed on: 21.05.12
Stylist: Sean Illian
Sean is very enthusiastic about working with curly hair, but enthusiasm does NOT equal expertise. I went in for a cut and color, and told him I was looking for layers to add SHAPE to my shoulder-length hair, not to go much shorter. He cut a few strands of my hair dry, but then he cut the rest wet, in pretty much the same manner I've seen stylists cut straight hair. Also, he'd talked me into highlights (I was hesitant because I didn't want them to look stripey) that came out uneven. More than the color, I was distraught about the loss of length. We 3B/C girls know how long it takes for our hair to look like it's grown. Sure, it's growing every month, but it's coiling around, taking its time. But 4 inches of hair are gone, leaving me with my neck exposed and an an in-between short bob that looks like I'm trying to grow my hair out from a Big Chop.
Sean is very well-meaning, and I do think he's knowledgeable about color in general, but curly hair acts differently, and he didn't seem to take this into account. He also talks and moves very fast (halfway through the consultation he walked off to start mixing my color, and I hadn't even fully agreed to highlights!). If you do choose to go to him, I suggest you prepare to be more assertive than usual, and extremely vigilant throughout the process, no matter how much confidence he exudes.
Reviewed on: 22.04.12
Stylist: Sean Illian
After reading reivews here I decided to give Sean a try. FINALLY I found a stylist in this area that isnt going to hack, razor or try to straighten my curls. I left without wanting to put on a hat or go straight home to try and make it work for me. Sean started with a consultation and listened to what I wanted. He is very enjoyable and easy to talk to. Most importantly he is good at what he does. It's the day after and I still love my cut!
Reviewed on: 24.09.11
Stylist: Sean Illian
Soooo glad I read the reviews here--Sean is AMAZING!! Not only did he take the time to "play" around with my hair to get familiar with it, but he also knows all about the CG method, which is really great. Not only did Sean give me a fab haircut, but he also did a wonderful color which looks great! Sean is also very friendly-as is the rest of the salon staff-I felt really welcomed there (some salons I've been to around here are kind of snobby and rude, but not this salon!)...definitely have found my stylist :)
Reviewed on: 14.07.10
Stylist: Sean Illian
So I have been an avid user of www.naturallycurly.com for years, and originally went with the stylist who is reviewed on here in the most in Iowa City at Buzz Salon and Stylist "S". I don't recommend anyone to go there. They are very full of themselves and will do what they think will look best on you, not what you ask.
So then, this lead me to Sean at the reviewed Salon "Salon Shagz" in Coralville and the Stylist "Sean". He did a wonderful job on my cut. A longer, inverted bob. It was great. It was what I had been searching for from Buzz and Stylist "S" for over a year.
I then received a wonderful voice mail from Sean several months later saying that he was moving to "Salon Salon" in North Liberty.
I was in a pinch and really needed my hair done, so I emailed him on Facebook, (he had added me after he moved to make sure we would stay in contact.) and he got me in right away the next day. He blended all my colors together with highlights and low-lights and gave me a great cut. Fun and Edgy, but Professional and Mature at the same time.
Sean wasn't able to finish my cut, but he stayed late so I could meet him after I was off work to finish. I have never been so in love with the color of my hair as I am now.
Not only is this Stylist, or HAIR ARTIST, as he refers to himself, one of the most talent men of his trade that I have ever met (and us Curly Girls KNOW hair, and we know LOTS of stylists) he has a great personality. He'll lift your spirits and make you look amazing.
Like Sean's tattoo... what goes around comes around... This guy will do you right.
Sean Illian, @ Salon Salon in North Liberty Iowa, right near the Coralridge Mall.
Reviewed on: 20.03.10
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Stylist: Mike Manchester
I highly recommend Mike Manchester for anyone who has curly hair. I would always pull my hair back into a pony tail because I couldn't control my curls. Mike spent extra time educating me on how to style my curls and suggested product to help tame and condition my hair. He trimmed my ends and gave me many options on how to style my hair so I can wear it down. Thank you Mike for coming to my rescue!
Reviewed on: 17.12.12
Stylist: Mike Manchester
Mike was fantastic! He explained why my hair wasn't curling well (product build-up) and then explained how to care for my scalp. He gave me a really great cut- listening to what I wanted- and explained how to style it in different situations at home. He didn't push buying products on me and was fun to talk to. This was the first time I left the salon with a curly cut and style and I was really happy with it! Would definitely recommend Mike :)
Reviewed on: 05.12.12
Stylist: Mike Manchester
Mike was fantastic! He explained why my hair wasn't curling well (product build-up) and then explained how to care for my scalp. He gave me a really great cut- listening to what I wanted- and explained how to style it in different situations at home. He didn't push buying products on me and was fun to talk to. This was the first time I left the salon with a curly cut and style and I was really happy with it! Would definitely recommend Mike :)
Reviewed on: 05.12.12
Stylist: Mike Manchester
Mike was awesome. I have been going to the same person for nearly my whole life but when they switched product lines, I noticed that my hair wasn't reacting well to the change. I couldn't be happier that I decided to try someone new. Mike knew just what to do with my hair and was supportive in giving me extra tips but not pushy to change my routine or require new products. He took so much time with me but the other stylist spent just as much time with the other client so I know it wasn't because of my curly do. They really care about their clients. My hair looks great after seeing him and I enjoyed conversation with him while he expertly worked with my hair. I would highly recommend him for curly girls (or anyone)! (Look for the occasional Groupon they have too!)
Reviewed on: 09.08.12
Stylist: Sean Illian
Sean is simply amazing! I was able to get in the day, that I called. He has a special gift, with cutting and coloring curly hair. I've been searching for years, for that stylist that fits my needs. I'm so happy that I found him. Don't judge his abilities, by one bad review! He is very talented. The salon is very nice, and relaxing. A big shout out to Sean!!!! I recommend him very highly...:)
Reviewed on: 21.05.12
Stylist: Sean Illian
Sean is very enthusiastic about working with curly hair, but enthusiasm does NOT equal expertise. I went in for a cut and color, and told him I was looking for layers to add SHAPE to my shoulder-length hair, not to go much shorter. He cut a few strands of my hair dry, but then he cut the rest wet, in pretty much the same manner I've seen stylists cut straight hair. Also, he'd talked me into highlights (I was hesitant because I didn't want them to look stripey) that came out uneven. More than the color, I was distraught about the loss of length. We 3B/C girls know how long it takes for our hair to look like it's grown. Sure, it's growing every month, but it's coiling around, taking its time. But 4 inches of hair are gone, leaving me with my neck exposed and an an in-between short bob that looks like I'm trying to grow my hair out from a Big Chop. Sean is very well-meaning, and I do think he's knowledgeable about color in general, but curly hair acts differently, and he didn't seem to take this into account. He also talks and moves very fast (halfway through the consultation he walked off to start mixing my color, and I hadn't even fully agreed to highlights!). If you do choose to go to him, I suggest you prepare to be more assertive than usual, and extremely vigilant throughout the process, no matter how much confidence he exudes.
Reviewed on: 22.04.12
Stylist: Sean Illian
After reading reivews here I decided to give Sean a try. FINALLY I found a stylist in this area that isnt going to hack, razor or try to straighten my curls. I left without wanting to put on a hat or go straight home to try and make it work for me. Sean started with a consultation and listened to what I wanted. He is very enjoyable and easy to talk to. Most importantly he is good at what he does. It's the day after and I still love my cut!
Reviewed on: 24.09.11
Stylist: Sean Illian
Soooo glad I read the reviews here--Sean is AMAZING!! Not only did he take the time to "play" around with my hair to get familiar with it, but he also knows all about the CG method, which is really great. Not only did Sean give me a fab haircut, but he also did a wonderful color which looks great! Sean is also very friendly-as is the rest of the salon staff-I felt really welcomed there (some salons I've been to around here are kind of snobby and rude, but not this salon!)...definitely have found my stylist :)
Reviewed on: 14.07.10
Stylist: Sean Illian
So I have been an avid user of www.naturallycurly.com for years, and originally went with the stylist who is reviewed on here in the most in Iowa City at Buzz Salon and Stylist "S". I don't recommend anyone to go there. They are very full of themselves and will do what they think will look best on you, not what you ask. So then, this lead me to Sean at the reviewed Salon "Salon Shagz" in Coralville and the Stylist "Sean". He did a wonderful job on my cut. A longer, inverted bob. It was great. It was what I had been searching for from Buzz and Stylist "S" for over a year. I then received a wonderful voice mail from Sean several months later saying that he was moving to "Salon Salon" in North Liberty. I was in a pinch and really needed my hair done, so I emailed him on Facebook, (he had added me after he moved to make sure we would stay in contact.) and he got me in right away the next day. He blended all my colors together with highlights and low-lights and gave me a great cut. Fun and Edgy, but Professional and Mature at the same time. Sean wasn't able to finish my cut, but he stayed late so I could meet him after I was off work to finish. I have never been so in love with the color of my hair as I am now. Not only is this Stylist, or HAIR ARTIST, as he refers to himself, one of the most talent men of his trade that I have ever met (and us Curly Girls KNOW hair, and we know LOTS of stylists) he has a great personality. He'll lift your spirits and make you look amazing. Like Sean's tattoo... what goes around comes around... This guy will do you right. Sean Illian, @ Salon Salon in North Liberty Iowa, right near the Coralridge Mall.
Reviewed on: 20.03.10