Chloë at Friday Harbor Salon

Please forgive my short monologue — but before I review my experience with Chloé, at Friday Harbor Salon, I want to set the stage for you to fully understand that choosing a stylist was a big decision for me. I have had more than one stylist who’s idea of covering gray, just meant a lot of bleach. I knew I was not up for trying to look like something I am not. Here goes — my family and I returned to island life last May, when I accepted a full time position on San Juan Island. We left the island 23 years before, when we felt that it would be worlds easier to run our business with modern conveniences (i.e., Lowe’s and home depot). Upon arrival, I began keeping my ears open for ideas of where might be my best chance to get a haircut and color that I would really love. One that would be chosen for my styling abilities, my hair type (frizzy and often unruly); and not because they are easier for the stylist. I stopped in at one popular salon and spoke with the owner. I felt no personal connection, and no sense that my business was important to her. Two more months passed, and my hair was in such desperate need of attention. Finally, 9 months without so much as a trim, I decided I had to take a risk, and I called Chloé after reading the great review here on Unilocal.I was impressed with Chloé when I spoke with her, but when I met her, I knew I had made the right decision. I trusted her, and her expertise, because she was very attentive to what I was saying that I did and didn’t like about past cuts and color. She explained what she thought was a good approach, and outlined very clearly the cost of all of the services she was providing.
Two hours after she started, my hair looked better, healthier, and prettier than it had in years. When I choose a stylist, I do so carefully, but that usually pays big dividends in the pleasure of a great working relationship for years to come. Chloé is extremely professional, very sweet, good-​natured, and fun to talk with. She has excellent taste, and she can listen to all your ideas, and flesh out the best of a myriad of possibilities — creating a look that is beautiful, personal, and perfect for my time and abilities. Chloé will be my island stylist as long as I live here, and I believe that will be a very long time.

Chloe always has this amazing ability to know exactly what I’m looking for in a cut/​color and how to make it happen. From a more conservative look to something adventurous, every time it was wonderful! Not to mention how much fun we have during our appointments. Chloe is the first person I would recommend to anyone looking for the best stylist around!