Helmet

01/21/09

Finally a place I KNOW I will leave happy, NO BAD DAYS in almost a year!

by kittykat4407 at Citysearch

When I moved to Atlanta four years ago and didn't know where to go, so I tried what seemed to be popular places. I went from long blonde hair to shorter and shorter destroyed hair. There have been sooo many times I sat down, told the stylist what I wanted and was treated like an idiot or oblivious to fashion trends for wanting to stay blonde (the audacity of me). I have paid over 300 at Van Michael's to be subject to arrogant stylist whom I negotiated my hair color with, only to be very surprised at the end with the stylist?s ?interpretation?. A series of accidental mishaps at salons lead to a lot of damage and a lot of haircuts. I was avoiding mirrors. My hair looked liked I was in radiation treatment. I hated it, so I researched options before I started a new job. I decided to invest in hair extensions and called and consulted with different salons. I met with Erika at Helmet, immediately upon walking into the salon I felt warmly welcomed. Erika took her time, answered every question I could think of and helped feel comfortable not pushed or pressured to go one way or another. She encouraged me in getting the look I WANTED for ME! She colored my hair to match the extensions, and it was the BEST color job. Then the extensions came, and she did a great job showing me how it worked, and how to care for my hair. The end product is amazing! I look in the mirror and finally recognize the face I see- the person I always felt like, and not the cancer patient I looked like. It's been over four months and just left my touch up appointment... I'm still in love with my hair. I'm so grateful I found Helmet and Erika; I couldn't say enough about them... I hope that this will help someone else looking for a stylist that KNOWS what they are doing, keeps up with current trends, advises you without pushing you, and LISTENS to your beauty goals... you'll find it at Helmet.

• Pros: Best Color! Great Extensions :)
• Cons: Extensions aren't cheap, but it was the first time I was happy with the money I spent!

11/06/09

Laura is Amazing

by caseyh404 at Citysearch

Laura Meehan at the Virginia Highlands location gave me the best haircut I've ever had. She's wonderful.

• Cons: None

08/15/09

Malaika is the curly hair queen!!

by fancygirl1230 at Citysearch

I did a ton of research for stylists who cut naturally curly hair and ultimately decided on Malaika at Helmet. Talk about being in the hands of a true professional! Malaika made me feel completely at ease as we went through quite a comprehensive haircut. She has a masterful technique and my hair looks great. I will definitely be back and I whole heartedly recommend her to anyone having difficulty with their naturally curly hair. I actually have a hair style now!! Thanks Malaika!!

• Pros: Knowledgeable, Awesome stylist
• Cons: None that I can think of

08/12/09

Emily Hughes, GREAT stylist!

by ah444 at Citysearch

Emily Hughes at Helmet Midtown is fantastic! I just moved to Atlanta from California –where I lived in LA and then San Francisco. I was very sad to leave my stylist in SF and thought I would have a hard time finding a stylist who was as great as those I went to in LA and San Fran. Happily, Emily did not disappoint. – I have somewhat difficult, thick, curly hair which is also highlighted blond. Emily did a fantastic job coloring my hair blond and blending it with the color I already had. It is now a beautiful, natural looking blond. She also did an incredible job with the cut and styling my thick curly hair. It is nice to have a stylist who is great at both the color and the cut, I have usually always gone to separate stylists for these services which at times is a scheduling difficulty. The salon, Helmet, was also friendly, stylish and parking was no problem (and on a Sat. afternoon at that). I am so glad my search for a salon and stylist is over. Thanks, Emily!

• Pros: talented stylist, great personality
• Cons: None that I can think of!

08/06/09

Best manicure...EVER!!!

by TCUPP33 at Citysearch

CJ is amazing!! I decided to try her over the drive through manicures I had been getting. I just wanted a simple shape and buff. I got all that (and great conversation) last Friday. THE AMAZING thing is that it's now the following Thursday and it looks like I got my manicure yesterday. I have had manicures across the country - often spending ridiculous money and, have never had a manicure last this long. HIGHLY recommend her and I will be going back for a pedicure.

• Pros: Reasonably priced and lasted a LONG time!
• Cons: Can't think of any...

07/16/09

Laura Meehan

by Pengu at Citysearch

I took my chances with Helmet's Loft Program at the Highlands location. I just moved to Atlanta and was intent on finding a good stylist here but didn't want to spend big bucks on someone (and a salon) I knew nothing about and had never been to before. I saw a facebook advertisement for the Loft program and called. They made an appointment for me with Laura Meehan and I absolutely can not say enough how wonderful she is! She was warm and welcoming, listened to my wants openly, and then gave me dream hair.

1) The cut itself is top top-notch. She was a perfectionist with it and it shows. I have long hair almost down to my elbows and she got it precisely even at the ends.

2) I told her I didn't want to cut my bangs b/c I'm letting them grow out (they were blunt cut.) She nodded, and thought about it while finishing my blow-dry and then suggested that i let her thin them out a little so they don't grow out so blocky. Another stylist would have just said fine and left it or they would have been pushy about cutting them.

3) My hair, after she styled it, cascaded down my back and was super-straight, shiny, and smooth. My hair tends to frizz and wave within minutes of flat-ironing it but it stayed straight and smooth like that for days!! (even though I went to a 5-hour-long pool party in 95 degree weather right after I left my appointment!!!) My hair usually starts snagging itself and getting a little tangly after a few hours but it continued to lie perfectly straight and smooth for days.

4.) She walked me through every single step I needed to take to recreate the look (and I HAVE been mostly able to--I think the last ingredient is her flat iron, which neither she nor i can find again)

5.) She was helpful throughout my session, talking to me about different brushes, flat-irons, product, etc. I never got even the slightest notion that she was trying to sell me anything--just that she really did care about helping me to make my hair look its best and be healthy. I have never been a product person. Most of the product I buy from hair salons turns out making my long, straight hair oily or heavy or hard or brittle, etc, so I have just avoided product for years now. B&B grooming and straighten are two products that she used on me (along with the tonic) that I bought samples of and will definitely buy the big bottles of next time b/c they do what a product SHOULD do, which is to make your hair more manageable/pliable without making a nuisance of itself. My hair retains its softness with these products and I can run my hands through my hair all day long without it becoming greasy or tangled from sticky product

6.) I have never ever ever gone to a stylist to get my hair styled (except for updo's, of course, but I mean every-day life.) I would DEF go to her and spend the money to have her make my hair look and feel like that again if I had an event to go to.

In short, if you're a little hesitant, or low on cash, give the Loft program a try--you will definitely not regret it. I can' t imagine how great the Seniors and Masters here must be if their apprentices are this good.

Go to this SALON! and ask for LAURA! You will NOT be disappointed.

• Pros: Best hair cut and styling I EVER had, personality
• Cons: none

07/13/09

Awesome!

by GEGE1976 at Citysearch

I went to HELMET with a big group to have our hair and make-up done for a wedding. The people there were great. They were friendly, efficient, and did an excellent job on everybody's hair and make-up. I highly recommend them!

• Pros: great for large groups
• Cons: parking

06/30/09

Helmet - Highlands

by Giggles78 at Citysearch

I start going to Helmet in Virginia Highlands a little over a year ago. Susan Kelley has colored and cut my hair every since. I always leave with a great cut and color based on my wants/likes.

• Pros: Great style and color. Listen what you want.

06/16/09

Truly Great Stylist

by midtowner at Citysearch

I moved to Atlanta a year ago and dreaded having to find a new stylist. Then, a friend with really cute hair recommended Erika Audrey at Helmet in Mid-town. She is fantastic. I wanted a new, more professional-looking style and had a general idea of what I had in mind. Erika listened, made suggestions, and then gave me the best haircut and style I've ever had. She also showed me how to replicate the great new style at home. I've been back for every cut and style since and am always extremely pleased with the results. Erika's also a lot of fun and easy to communicate with.

The salon is perfect too. It's upscale but relaxed. The staff are friendly and helpful. I would recommend this salon to anyone who wants a great style in a comfortable environment.

• Pros: Great cut, Great style
• Cons: Weekend appts take a while

05/02/09

New stylist and colorist Tina is great!

by JennaG at Citysearch

Stylist Tina Hohmann was great! She took time to determine my desires and needs for style and color then performed her magic with precise, detailed talent! Also, the salon has a great, relaxing atmosphere.

• Pros: Stylist takes her time and is a perfectionist!
• Cons: Cost- but worth every penny!

03/05/09

Atlanta's Very Best Aveda Salon!

by nrogers7 at Citysearch

I was really worried about finding a new hairdresser in Atlanta when I moved back last fall. A good friend of mine goes to Erika Audrey at Helmet and I so gave her a try! I haven't been anywhere else since! I was so impressed by the salon itself when I first arrived--it's in an adorable old house in Midtown (but still has lots of parking!) that has been renovated to be a hip Aveda salon with an old-Atlanta feel. Erika's 'station' overlooks Piedmont Avenue--can't beat that for an Atlanta haircut.

Erika has cut my hair four times now and every time I leave thinking I have my new best haircut ever! Finally I have a hairdresser who truly listens to what I want--and then she makes my hair look even better than I expected! Erika is also really great at teaching me how to replicate the style myself--gone are the days of my hair looking great at the salon but then not being able to do it myself.

I have recommended other friends to Erika since my first visit. I have long hair myself, which looks great thanks to her, but she has also given some of my girlfriends great bobs and short haircuts, and her guy cuts are hot, too! Can't recommend this smiley, hip hairdresser enough!

• Pros: great personality, great salon atmosphere, lots of parking, friendly staff, service surpasses all expectations!
• Cons: a little costly--but worth it! we all deserve great hair!