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Van Michael Salon
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Category: Hair Salons [Edit]
Neighborhood: Buckhead39 W Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 237-4664
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
10 reviews for Van Michael Salon
I lost touch with Van Michael Buckhead for a couple of years, but now that I'm back, I love the new look and feel. Of course, it's very sophisticated, Aveda-esque.
The location is just off of Peachtree Road with great street access and plenty of parking.
As soon as I entered I felt somewhat ambushed as two or three staff were standing near the door just watching for incoming clients. As soon as the door opened, a greeter walked forward and said "hello, welcome to Van Michael, how can I help?"
What's confusing and overwhelming is that this position isn't really helpful. They are greeters, and that's nice, but I found the situation that this position causes to be strange.
When I told the greeter that I had an appointment with so-and-so, I was then taken to a podium where the greeter repeated what I said to the person at the podium, who had already heard what I'd said to the greeter from three feet away. Weird, right?
And then, the greeter slipped away and the check-in person took over... with whom I had to repeat my name and give additional information (because I have one of "those" names that apparently forty 'leven million others have). So, my question is, why doesn't the check-in person greet me as I walk in?
So, anyhoo, I checked in, got a plastic bag for my purse--which protects my purse from any errant splatters of hair color--and headed to change into a smock.
Once dressed in the smock, I returned to the front of the store and waited for my colorist. My girl is the bomb-diggety, so I hardly waited for her. And she worked her magic on my distressed tresses.
She even went above and beyond by squeezing me in that same day for a brow wax and hair cut. It's rare you can be seen the day of at Van Michael, but somehow my girl took care of me. She's good like that.
Overall, I love Van Michael Salon for their professionalism and always top-notch talent. I've never been disappointed by a haircut, color service, makeup touch up or brow wax. They have the salon business crafted into an artform. The only weird thing at the Buckhead location is the greeter/check-in situation. It's a little much and seems unnecessary.
Oh, before I forget, the Buckhead location also has a New Talents division where you can get haircuts and color from talent that is working their way up to the main floor of the salon. I've used New Talents before and have never been disappointed. Van Michael definitely makes sure their staff at all levels is exceptional and professional.
Stopped by Van Michael for a quick blowout before a friend's wedding. DJ did an awesome job taming my wavy locks enough to withstand the Atlanta humidity and 6-7 hours of dancing the night away.
This particular location is cushy. Really cushy. And it's awesome. The layout is modern yet welcoming. The shampoo chairs recline almost totally and customers are always treated with a complimentary (and substantial) scalp and neck massage. Can't complain!
Parking is easier here than at the Virginia Highlands location (since there's a large parking lot), but the service is equally outstanding. Pop by Whole Foods next door on your way out, looking awesome, for a quick bite. Perfect.
I'm a total fan of this salon especially its right next to Whole Foods. I would stop by Whole Foods and grab a bite to eat while getting my color done. I have enjoyed every service I received from the top hairstylists to new talents, they all do such great work. They would offer you complimentary drinks, hand massage and scalp and shoulder massage.
So whatever your budget is you never leave this place disappointed.
I went to Van Micheal in Buckhead and saw Dallas in new talents she is so fabulous I am very sceptical about getting my hair done at a new place but she made the experience great I will be back many more times!
One of the toughest aspects of moving to a new city is having to find the right service providers for everything all over again, but it is especially gut wrenching for me to select a new colorist. I will admit to being vain about my hair and perhaps a bit excessively concerned about maintaining the proper coppery-auburn hue. Hey, it's my one vice! (that I am willing to admit on yelp, anyway!)
I hit the jackpot on the first try with Ashley at Van Michael in Buckhead. Although she is young, she made in through the New Talents boot camp with surprising speed and is a full time colorist on the actual Van Michael side of the salon. Ashley listened to me describe the color I sought and we discussed options at length before she settled on a formula and I am exceptionally pleased with the results. Best of all, due to Ashley's efficiency and preparation, overall color for my thick hair takes only an hour!
This salon features separate areas and stylists for each service, so I get my hair cut by Seven, who is also wonderful. She is a regular on the instructor/ hair show circuit, even attending international shows, so she is a bit harder to book and her appointments are more expensive than some other stylists, but she does do an excellent job, even with unruly wavy hair like mine!
I've been a customer of New Talents here for at least 5 years, and I've never been disappointed.
The services they offer are essentially the same as the full Van Michael Salon, but the stylists are in training, so it's about half the price. The cheaper cut still includes the scalp massage, shampoo, cut, and style, so for me with the simple hair cut, it's a no-brainer.
Today I got great service from Georgia. She was friendly and gave good recommendations to make my plain hair a little more stylish. I must admit that I used be somewhat trepidatious when trying anything other than the basics at VMNT because the stylist seemed to be practicing a little too much on each other... with crazy results. My last few visits, everyone has been far more tame.
I've also heard they have great prices for color and other services, far cheaper than anywhere else. So do yourself a favor and give this place a try.
Van Michael's is a professional and sophisticated salon. I love the staff - they are very friendly and always so put together. This includes everyone from the greeters to the stylists to the cashiers. You can get your make-up touched up by one of their make-up artists after any service. They also have a New Talents salon which is really affordable with up and coming stylists. I personally recommend Sevin and Willow. They're awesome and make getting my hair styled every 2 months a blast.
I've been in VM Buckhead twice for just a cut, I saw Keith both times, and I've been happy with the cut I received, but ehh not blown totally away by the customer service. The girls they have staffing the front desk seemed very immature, and a bit incompetent when I inquired on other services and products. I figured they would get some sort of formal training on services and products the salon offers? All in all I would definitely go back, because Keith does a great job.
Both the salon and New Talents have quality stylists. I've had a few different stylists when I've needed to schedule an appt. immediately and have been impressed by all. When I'm not being last minute, I prefer to see Shannon Loveless - who is by far the best stylist I've had at any salon. I have ridiculously thick hair that laughs in the face of puny scissors and often requires me to schedule longer appointments for even a trim. She's done an amazing job of transforming my nightmare hair into something gorgeous.
I have been a customer of New Talents for about 7 years, and I don't think I have ever gotten anything but a great haircut. Talena does a great job, everyone is very friendly. Everyone is well trained before they get to cut hair here, and they do a great job of hanging on to good stylists. Well worth the extra money over what you would spend at a cheaper place.
