Victoria - Urban Studio
 

Found out today that Victoria owner of Urban Hair Salon is gone. Where, when, why!!!!! The salon people behave as though she entered the Witness Protection Program or worse died. They pretend that she never existed. Anway, I'm bumed. She was great and now I have to start all over again and find someone I trust with my golden locks (dyed of course.)faint. Earlier this week I called my doggie's groomer and found out that she too entered the Witness Protection Program but after I wrote a note to TOTV she mysteriously called me after learning that I was about to hire a private eye. Actually, someone read my note and called her and she called me.:doggie: Thanks TOTV and the anonymous person who called Jan. If you know where Victoria is your secret is safe with me. People who dabble in hair and fur are very elusive.

Found out that Victoria is opening her new salon on Rt. 466 in the Santa Fe strip mall within a month. She is a colorist and cuts hair beautifully so I was distressed to hear that she left Urban Hair and delighted to learn that she has a new business.

Thanks for the update. I've seen her work and was very impressed.

Victoria needs to advertise here:a040:

She already does.

Duffysmom,

Do you know when Victoria is opening her hair salon in Santa Fe? I look every time I go by there, but haven't seen anything yet. I got my first Villages haircut last week; it's okay but I'd like to try someone else.

Thanks,
MargaretR

Margaret, I haven't heard anything. When I hear that she is open I'll post it.

Victoria's Hair Salon
 

Victoria's Hair Salon opened last Tuesday on Rte 466 and I went there today (Fri) for a shampoo, cut, and styling. Had Victoria's daughter Erica and I am so very pleased with her that I will continue to have Erica do my hair. The best hair styling I've EVER had!! FABULOUS is she!!

The Salon is so very comfortable with no loud music blaring and a nice open area that's attractive.

barb1191

Do you have their phone number? Erica used to cut my hair...I agree, she's very good. I wasn't aware she was Victoria's daughter until the last time I went to Urban Hair Studio. Anyway, I'd appreciate having their number.

She does? Where?

Victoria Hair Co. at Santa Fe Crossing, 8600 E CR466.....352-753-2299

What is the charge for a shampoo/cut/color?

Victoria Hair Co.
 

Just got back from my first visit to the Victoria Hair Co. Victoria cut my hair and Erica waxed my eyebrows. Love, love, love my hair. And my eyebrows are looking great.

Victoria is "da bomb", I will never go anywhere else.

MOGearsmith, aka MOG and Mrs tghoul

Victoria
 

What does she charge for shampoo, cut and style?

:coolsmiley: When I become a FROG, I'll check her out, for sure.

BTW, I notice this is your first post! :welcome:

Victoria
 

Call 352 753 2299 she is at this number

Victoria
 

Is she free???

No responses so far about price.

Best to call them for prices; they are not that expensive. My shampoo, cut/style and blow dry was $30.

I paid $35 for shampoo, cut, and blow-dry. The eyebrow waxing was $10. About the same as I paid in North Carolina.
MOGearsmith

I used Victoria a few weeks ago for shampoo cut style/blowdry and cost was $35. She's very good, and shop has friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Is this the salon that uses Wella for color? Great stuff. If I am in TV for much longer than a month at a time, I will have to find a salon that uses Wella. When my roots go white, they are white and only Wella gets it. Nothing else will cover.

On my trip-to-the-salon days, it is a full-time job just being Boomer. It takes a while to make my hair look like it is not a dye-job.

First Wella on the roots.

And sometimes a few spotlights here and there.

And then it gets covered with something that is clear that I think is manufactured by Goldwell. That is the stuff that puts the shine back in after the other processes. But those white roots will grab only Wella.

Yeah. I know. I know. But I just cannot go gently. White hair washes me out. If I have to let my roots go for too long because I cannot find Wella, I guess I will just have to try to see if I can bring the babushka back in style.

Soooooo, is dis da place to make the Wella connection?

Boomer

This place is brand new, opened by the previous half-owner of Urban's. Give them a call.

Victoria as co-owner of Urban Hair Style used Wella and since she's opened her own place, I would imagine that she would accommodate anyone with a need for Wella, even if it's not her regular product.

Was there again yesterday and had Victoria and was so very pleased with the results. Great place.

She told me that last Wednesday she had three customers all from TOTV.

Too bad that "The Nice Administrator" deleted Victoria's thread here, huh? I thought it was so cute with her lead in...."Victoria is no secret." Would have been a nice gesture to allow it awhile for a new fledgling business, yes? uh oh, now I'm in trouble... :police: HELP Boomer, save me!!!

Barb! Barb! Barb!

Never fear! Boomer is Here!

OK. Now just do exactly what I say.....

No sudden moves......

I will get you out of trouble.....

Go to the TOTV opening page....

Scroll down to Product and Service listings.....

Click your heels together 3 times.....

And Click on Hair Stylists and Barbers....

And there you will find Victoria!

All is well, Barb. All is well, well, Wella!

Boomer to the Rescue

Ohhhh Boomer Boomer Boomer...What would I do without you, oh fearless one. You have saved me from the slings and arrows of you-know-who. Thank you....thank you, thank you. Also, you did notice that Victoria uses Wella??? Oh happy day!!!

Wella anyway, I wish to apologize from my bottom.... er, uh,..... from the bottom of my heart, to our most esteemed Mr Jan for my shortsitedness.

Thanks again, :boom:

Hair Stylists
 

Other than Victoria's, are there any other suggestions?

confession
 

I think I have difficult hair (does anyone out there not think that)?

Anyway, whenever I have moved or am looking for a new hairdresser, I always try to spot someone I think has similar hair and I ask them where they get it cut. In Columbus, OH, when I moved back about 10 years ago, the person whose hair I most admired said they had been going for years to a barber shop on the west side, in a not so nice neighborhood. I declined. Had been shopping for hairdressers ever since. Would find an occasional good one, but either they were too expensive or they only cut it right the first time.

So - here in TV I have gone twice for a haircut - met both women whose hair I liked while playing golf. First one said to try someone at Dimensions at Colony Plaza (also prefer golf cart accessible and that is fairly close to me). So I tried it and it was ok - but the guy was a great salesman and I bought the expensive shampoo and conditioner which I NEVER buy. He was good (at selling, just ok at cutting).

4 weeks ago, saw someone else with a good cut - she said she used to go to Dimensions, and it was ok, but is now going to Cal's Barber Shop in Colony Plaza, for less than half the price. So I did - got Amanda (there are both men and women barbers), did a great job on my hair. $14! No shampoo, just sprayed some water, and no fancy goop or styling. Didn't appreciate it fully until I washed it the next morning and blew it dry myself. Best cut I've had in years. So - if you don't need color, I would give Cal's a try. They even had a copy of "O" magazine to ready while waiting, if you don't go for Sports Illustrated.

I paid $40 for my last shampoo/haircut/blowdry in Columbus and this is a BETTER cut.

I used Victoria for three cuts, and I'll have to say the cuts were good. However, I have medium-short hair (doesn't quite hit my shoulders), and I had a real problem getting through to her.

My styling request is simple. A decent natural cut, with as little "processing" as possible. The first time she did my hair, she simply used her fingers to fluff the hair as she lightly used the blow dryer. It was perfect and I was thrilled. I was looking forward to my second appointment.

The second time, despite my "natural" request, she used the blow dryer, styling brush on my entire head, and the curling iron on the ends. Okay, I thought maybe I wasn't clear enough, so just lived with it. The final look was good, but not what I wanted.

The third and final time was a repeat of the second time. BUT, before she even started to cut my hair, I was totally specific about what I wanted and didn't want. Again, blow dryer, styling brush, and curling iron. She then told me that she appreciated what I wanted and she did listen to me, but she liked the way it looked better "her way."

Again, her cuts were good, but I'd like my hair done how I want it done when I'm paying $35, plus a $5 tip.

Thank you both very much for your very helpful responses.
jazzy 48, the exact same thing happened to me.

Urban Studio recommendation
 

I've gone to Whitney at Urban Studio since October & have found her to be extremely considerate of my wishes, plus she gives a GREAT cut!

Had to wait quite awhile for an appointment, but finally got in today to get a cut and color from Victoria. I'm very very pleased. Since everyone has talked so much about her, just wanted to add my 2 cents.

I seem to have this happen with every hairdresser! The first time is great. The second time is OK. The third time is not so great. Do they get bored with my hair? Do I chatter too much while I'm in the chair? Do I not chatter enough? I'm on the 5th haircut from my *new* hairdresser, and I finally got through to him that I don't want wispy strings of hair hanging down my neck in back, but the first haircut with him was the only time he seemed to understand "slanty" bangs. I keep up my mantra of slanty bangs, slanty bangs... when I'm in the chair, but I came home with the thick, straight across bangs I had when I was 5 years old. He brushed them to the side and said, "There! They're slanty!" Unfortunately, when I got home I used the manicure scissors to try to fix them. Now I have to stay in the house or wear a hat for a few weeks. :cry:

(This is on topic because I used to go to Victoria when she was closer to my house.)

Victoria?
 

Where is Sante Fe mall? That's where she went?
Thank you!

Oh yes, I can relate as I've experienced the very same. I think that they listen the very first time and recurring appts they don't pay attention to one's unique choices of style and are chatting too much to everyone in the shop that they don't concentrate on the requested styling at all. This unfortunately happened with Victoria as well.

I think that I may either try the hairdressing school or Wal-Mart's salon on Rte 466 and pay the lesser price and work with them. I don't mind paying a higher price if I am pleased with the end results, but it's a losing battle.

I'm with you uujudy that I don't want short blunt-cut bangs, but want the swept shaggy-cut bangs that are not too short!!! :censored:

Coming from south of 466, go north on Morris Rd to 466. Turn Rt on 466. You will see a 3 story building on left. Santa Fe is just beyond that building also on left. Victoria is next to LabCorp.

OhioGirl, I called Cal's Barber Shop at Colony and asked for Amanda and was told they had no one there by that name. Could it be anyone else? Another Ohio Girl.

my bad - her name is Vanessa (at least it has 3 syllables). However, I'm now kind of in UUJudy's boat - first time great, 2nd time ok but not quite as nice and 3rd time not happy. And over the years, I can only think of one hairdresser I kept going to for more that 6-9 mos. I only quit going to that one because I moved to a different city.

I actually think they decide by the 3rd time (maybe at the end of the 2nd time)that it is not worth all the time it takes to cut my hair. I kind of don't blame them. They were busy and she could have cut 3 people's hair in the time it takes to cut mine.

Thanks. I may give her a try just to see.