GGLG Salon Directory

These are your favorites, the salons you feel comfortable in, and either return to time and time again, or definitely “would” go back to for special services. If you’ll notice, most of the comments stress kindness, understanding, and support. Sending out a loud and clear message to salons everywhere! Treat us with TLC, respect us as customers, and you’ve got yourself a happy silver client. We haven't covered every state yet, but that's up to you. Let’s make this list grow!

CALIFORNIA

Montrose, California
Perfect Touch Hairdressers
2309 Honolulu Avenue
(818) 416-5178

Ask for: Emma. Laura Hicklin reports: “She’s wonderful.”

Santa Monica, California
Luxelab
1408 Montana Avenue
(310) 255-9900
http://www.luxelab.com

Ask for: Collette Simon. Cheri (SoCalSilver) reports: “I found Collette because I liked another GGLG member's haircut. I was through transitioning, but needed a new look. She has never suggested I do anything to my hair except keep it healthy! Great cuts. Super products. And Colette is always helpful!”

ILLINOIS

Deer Park, Illinois
Deer Park Center
Great Clips
(847) 540-0731

Ask for: Kris. Ruth Grogan/ “New York” reports: “When I told her I was going natural, she was so kind, she said I made her day!”

Wheaton, Illinois
Clarice's Creating Beautiful Looks Salon and Spa
105 W. Illinois Street
(630) 690-2266
http://www.creatingbeautifullooks.com

Ask for: Katy Rodgers. Donna/”Flower” reports: “Katy seemed open to what I asked, understood my nervousness, and even suggested transitioning to her own mother! Overall, it was a good and comforting experience.”

MASSACHUSETTS

Cambridge, Massachusetts
CQI Salon, First Street

Ask for Rachel. Helen Gibbons reports: “She was so supportive -- young, about 27, and very sweet.”

Wilmington, Massachusetts
Hair Designs
668 Main Street
(978) 658-4225

Ask for Kristen O’Connor. Erin Fein reports: “She is very sweet and very supportive.”

NEW MEXICO

Albuquerque, New Mexico
JC Penny Coronado Center
6600 Menaul Blvd. NE
(505) 884-1815

Ravenjourney reports: “My stylist handled me with confidence and, as she shampooed, she told me about all of the products that would make my silver stand out and shine. She nudged me to cut a bit more of the old color off, and gave me a very modern variation of my own style. This the most GGLG-friendly salon I could ever dream of. We felt like a million bucks.”

NEW YORK

Buffalo, New York
Chez Ann Salon
5140 Main Street, Suite #305
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 632-2258
http://www.chezannsalon.com

Ask for: Brendan Hudson. Jessica ("silvertopp") reports: "He is creative, supportive and a master stylist!"

New York City, New York
Minardi Salon
29 East 61st Street, 5th Floor
(212) 308-1711

Ask for: Beth, Carmine. OZ reports: “This is the salon responsible for all of the hair looks in the book, Going Gray, Lookiing Great! Beth, a world-famous colorist, will give you some great transitioning ideas, Carmine gives super cuts. But any stylist there is friendly, supportive, and silver-savvy. ”

Tallman, New York (Rockland County)
Rapunzel Hair Studio
296 Route 59
Airmont Town Center
(845) 368-9707

Ask for Debbie. Nadine (lookingrayt) reports: “This salon specializes in curly hair. When I was taking my daughter there, the salon owner, Debbie, said she couldn't keep her eyes off my hair. Debbie is Devachan-trained, and she's very supportive. And I like it that you can bring products back if you don't like them.”

OREGON

Portland, Oregon
G Best Salon
3543 NE Broadway Street
(503) 287-1979
http://www.g-best-colorsalon.com/

Ask for: Greg. Barb Hughes reports: “I have always gone to the cheaper stylists, so I can't give a personal plug for Greg Best, the owner. But thought this resource worth sharing because the video on the salon website does show him helping women transition. I do plan to go for a consultation in March when I have about 3" of roots, so will update this then."

Portland, Oregon
Pure Salon Spa
1423 NE Broadway
(503) 287-0800

Ask for: Alex Wenzel. Barb Hughes reports: “Pure Salon carries the Aveda products, including the Blue Malva shampoo and conditioner. Alex treated my hair to a Peppermint/JoJoba oil scalp massage that smelled like pure heaven (the scalp and shoulder massage was wonderful, too). I brought photos of hair cuts I liked, and Alex discussed with me what would work with my hair texture. She was helpful in both my journey for going gray, and my journey for going long. Since the place is a spa, they have mani-pedi and other services, too."

PENNSYLVANIA

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (North Hills)
Hair Symmetry
2578 Brandt School Road
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4450
http://www.hairsymmetrywexford.com

Ask for: Cathy. Amy J./ "Reddy to Gray" reports: "She is friendly, knowledgeable, and has helped several women transition. She outlined her suggested procedures after looking at my hair and assessing its condition. Then she listened to my thoughts. (When I indicated I didn't want anything done to my roots, she complied.) She also gave me a great haircut in addition to highlights to help blend my roots with my dyed hair. I would definitely recommend her!"

SOUTH CAROLINA

Greenville, SC
More Than Hair Salon
8 Toy Street
(864) 346-5336

Ask for: Leslie Leuthold. Sharon H./ "Hallrunner" reports: "Excellent support for going gray."

TEXAS

Fort Worth, Texas
Rave Family Salon
4340 Western Center Blvd.
(817) 847-5900
http://www.ravefamilysalon.com

Ask for Sabrina Lee. Dara (greeneyes) reports: “Sabrina is very open to doing what I want concerning staying gray and also the cut. She’s a very sweet 30ish woman, and I have many friends who go to her. I’ve seen her give many varied cuts and they always look great. She’s not on a mission to dye the world, although she does believe that not every woman looks great in gray hair.”

Sugarland, Texas
Salon Eben & Day Spa
An Aveda Concept salon and Day Spa
15510 Lexington, Ste. G
(281) 980-5160
http://www.salonebenanddayspa.com

Ask for Krystal Anderle, Stylist/Colorist. Marisa reports: “I really like my new stylist, she’s a young woman and she had heard of this site before . . . she wants to study the site so she can help her clients when they want to transition! yippie! I think she’s a keeper. And she did a great job and said that my hair is so healthy and that I really didn’t need a trim.”

WASHINGTON

Seattle
Tx Hair Salon
20815 67th Avenue West, #202
Lynnwood 98036
(206) 375-6599
One block off Highway 99/Aurora Avenue

Ask for: Young Pak Ann (griselda) reports: “I would color my hair myself to save money and do a terrible job. But she always gave me a terrific cut. I went cold turkey, but we talked about ways to do transition coloring. So I know she can help others with that. Young is big on hair health and she loves working with natural, gray hair.

South Puget Sound
Salon Parente
31811 Gateway Center Blvd.
Federal Way 98003
(253) 839-8615
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-7pm
http://www.stanparente.com

Ask for: Jenn Warrick. Dena (graytnw) reports: “I can't say enough about how Jenn helped me through my transition this past year, along with your site and all the GGLG Ladies!! I even got a "beautiful hair color" from Stan, the owner, at my last cut that made my day!”

Tacoma
Salon at the Point
6716 Eastside Drive NE
Browns Point 98422
(253) 927-0355

Ask for: Jeanine. Julie (JulieP) reports: “The owner, Jeanine, has been so helpful in easing my transition.”

Walla Walla
Misbehaven Spa & Salon
115 W. Alder Street
(509) 526-4585
http://www.misbehavenspasalon.com

Ask for: Kacey. Goldie reports: “She's darling & LOVES all shades of gray!”

CANADA

Montreal
Salon Platine
1384 Sherbrooke Rue W
(514) 935-5175

Ask for: Mirko. Heather (Celtic1) reports: “They're quite supportive in my journey to gray.”