Readers Choice 2024
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Best Salon: Fix Salon
This article originally appeared in the November/December 2024 issue of Seattle magazine.
Fix Salon owned by Mandy McCullough since 2009, this boutique salon prides itself on personalized service and high-end treatments, all delivered in a laid-back, neighborhood setting. Go for a signature blowout or treat yourself to something off the secret menu. The stylists take the time to educate you about your hair texture, offering tips to keep it healthy between visits.
Hot Tip
Earn points for future services and purchases through a loyalty program. You even get bonus points for pre-scheduling your next visit or referring friends.
Staff Pick
Elle Marie Hair Studio’s friendly stylists teach you what works for your hair, texture, and lifestyle (and kindly let you know what won’t). You walk out looking fabulous. — Sarah Stackhouse, assistant digital editor
About Readers Choice 2024
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