Lush The Art of Hair

I have been a client of Danita's for years-she is amazing. I saw the "no go" review and I just had to comment. I was there getting my hair done when this girl came in and that is NOT what happened. She had an attitude from the time she walked in. She said "no one in Indpls has been able to make her happy" She said she wanted the gold out of her ends and she "better not see any gold when she leaves or she will not be happy" Sasha was very sweet and patient. She looked at her hair and told her it was very dry and that she was not comfortable running anything through her ends because her ends were so dry. She also told her she could not guarantee that she would not see ANY gold since her natural hair was so dark. Sasha was patient and honest and then let the client make a choice. She chose to leave. This salon is very honest, professional, and all the stylists are very talented. Don't listen to her.

Posted 11/01/09

Every single one of the stylist at this salon are extremely talented in their craft. They take the time to consult with and really listen to their clients in order to provide the best service and care possible for their client's needs. I've been going to this salon for a few years and just about every single time I've stepped out of there, someone has stopped me in the street to compliment me on my hair and or ask where did I get my hair done. I have recommended several people and they too have enjoyed their experiences at Lush. They can pretty much accomplish any look your going for and if you have no clue as to what look you want rest assured that your in great hands because they can give you a look that fits your everyday life style /grooming needs and still make you look fab-u-lous. Since I've been seeing my stylist at Lush my hair has grow into a luxurious, healthy mane. And not only are alot of the stylists attractive but so is a lot of the clientele Hot!! Colt?s players and sexy indy drivers and all their wives seem to love keeping this hideaway their little secret!!

Pros: hair care products, excellent cuts and styles

Posted 10/25/09

I needed a quick color refresher and contacted the color expert salon. The salon stated that their stylists were booked for the day but the manager Danita took care of me that day. My hair looks fabulous. I am from New York and it is difficult to get a cutting edge look. She took the time to listen about my previous hair stylists, what I liked and disliked, and she offered many suggestions. At this salon they promise a personalized hairstyle and they delivered. If only they could franchise one on the westside along with some of their experts! This is the place to go.

Pros: Cheers for a great experience!

Posted 10/23/09

I really enjoyed my whole experience at this salon. I requested a same day appointment and my appointment began on time and was finished in less than 1.5 hours. Danita was great. I was not exactly sure what I wanted and she did a great job of helping me narrow it down. It looked exactly how I thought it would. I originally had dark brown hair and went with some warm blonde highlights. The cut was SUPER! I really can't think of one negative thing to say! I would definitely ask for her

Posted 10/23/09

Danita has been cutting and coloring my hair for as long as I can remember. Everywhere I go I am constantly asked, "Who does your highlights?" or "Where did you get your cut?" She and the other girls, Sasha and Lexi, are the best around. Not only great hair stylists but great friends. I'm always entertained by the fun conversations going around. Everyone at this salon is so nice - the prices aren't ridiculous either! The BEST!!!

Pros: Affordable prices/ Expert service

Posted 10/13/09

So.. read the reviews about this salon, featured in ELLE magazine, best in town, blah blah blah... Since I moved to Indy I havent been able to find a stylist that can give me that soft white blonde (keep in mind I am already light blonde) I used to have before moving here... I decided to make an appt thinking that with all the hype and price of their services they would be able to acheive this. Went there, spoke with Sasha and after a lengthly consultation she said she didnt think she wanted to take the chance and passed on doing my color. Believe me I admired her honesty...but was disappointed in what I would consider lack of experience for such a salon...the saddest part of it all, after being fed up with these professionally trained stylists that cant get it right, a friend of mine went to Sally's beauty, got the strong bleach and toner and did it ourselves for under $40 bucks... my hair looks great is still healthy and finally after all this time is back to the color i want... and we arent professionals getting $200 plus for our services... take that for what its worth

Pros: Honesty

Cons: Best hair salon is town cant acheive white blonde???

Posted 10/09/09

I've been trying different salons all over Indianapolis, based on the ratings and reviews from Citysearch. I've never been super wowed with a haircut but for the first time I was like "I LOVE IT". I had an idea in my head what I wanted my hair to look like and Sasha cut it perfectly. She asked questions - how much maintence I wanted, what products I use - to give me the appropriate style. Plus, the cost was totally reasonable. I get so many compliments on my hair and I've finally found a stylist I want to go back to.

Pros: Skill and technique, Great value, Relaxing atmosphere

Posted 09/03/09

I've been highlighting my black hair with L'oreal highlighting kits since I was a teen. But after a disastrous series of haircuts (I left my regular stylist and was flitting around) I didn't want to take any chances with hair color. I just wanted everything to go well. I was reading about Lush and their color wizardry in Elle Magazine, and I thought I'd give them a chance. What can I say? Charming, low-key, respectful. They looked at all the pictures I brought, told me what they thought would look right given what I wanted (trust me ? it was a tall and complicated order), and presto, change-o, I looked amazing afterward. This place is professional. Trust me. I've been to them all.

Pros: Masters at color, on-time, friendly, down-to-earth, offer yo

Posted 09/03/09

Read all the negative reviews, don't spend your money on this place, services do not match the expense. I could not make an appointment was in Rome tried to cancel my appointment, but they charged my credit card without authorization $175.00 for no services rendered. WHO IS THAT GOOD TO BE THAT BOLD. Certainly not this place.

Cons: Buyer Beware

Posted 08/28/09

I have been seeing Lexy at Lush Salon now for over a year. The service is spectacular. My color is always looks great and every time I see her I learn something new about taking care of my hair. In the 20+ years of getting my hair done this is the best so far. Danita the manager has established a very good team of stylists. I am also addicted to the Kerastase products that are sold at the salon. Most high-end salon carry products that cost almost as much as the service, not so at Lush. I am always greeted with a smile and the checkout is very pleasant.

Pros: Clean, Friendly and Professional service

Cons: Wish they had early hours. I get up at 5:00am & would like

Posted 08/20/09

I have been to Paris, Italy, Germany, and a few other European countries; I also have been wearing extensions from around the world for 4 years. Until this year, while in the Colts owner Jim Esays suite at the new stadium ; I could always tell when another woman was wearing extensions!
I saw this blond model being photographed for a national magazine and I thought to myself "damn her for that gorgeous hair, and here I am paying $1,500 for mine."
Later that evening I saw her again, and this time I had to ask "What do you to your hair?" She replied "Honey, I have Hair extensions." I gasped and out of shock and disbelief!!!
I could NOT tell even while touching her hair! Like a crazy woman, I flipped my hair back and showed her my "Finger rows" as we laughed through it. She was Miss Indiana USA and gave me a card for her stylist at Lush Salon.
The next day, at the office I goggled "Miss Indiana USA" and much to my surprise on her website was a link to Lush, and on top of that she was a client!
So I google searched Lush matter of fact you can google almost anything to do with salon, beauty, hair extensions, etc. And Lush is there!!!!
So I set up my consultation and went, 8 hours later I was a flawless, beautiful, long, thick haired, very content woman! The magic I had encountered that day, transformed not only my hair, but in many ways my life. Nobody I meet knows I have hair extensions, except me....
There is one thing I want to say to ANYONE thinking of or is already doing extensions; Danita is like a Leonardo Da Vinci of extensions! Perfection is priceless!

p.s. she wont tell you but she does all the top movers and shakers hair in this town so keep your eyes peeled for a celebrity sighting while at the salon.

Pros: PERFECTION,QUALITY,and PASSION!

Posted 08/20/09

This was hands-down the WORST salon experience I have ever had. I REALLY wish I would have read more of the negative reviews, because they are really spot-on. Don't get caught up in the hype like I did. I was so excited about my appointment, I really thought this experience would be great. Umm....WRONG.

While I was waiting 15 minutes for my stylist, I decided to peruse their makeup testers. As soon as I applied some lipstick to my hand to see the color, the receptionist came over and took it out of my hand and haughtily told me they would prefer me to use a swab...ok, totally embarrassing, but whatever.

So my stylist Sasha finally gets me in a chair and does a brief consult. Then she handed me over to Lauren who proceeded to wash my hair and give me a scalp massage, which was ok, but overall I was in the shampoo bowl for TWENTY FIVE MINUTES because my stylist was still with her client and it was like they pretended this was all a part of the experience...more on that later.
So Sasha spends about 3-5 minutes with me cutting my hair when the receptionist places a post-it on her station. It was then that I noticed a young well dressed man looking at us; apparently it was her next client.
Again, Lauren takes over and proceeds to dry my hair for THIRTY-FIVE MINUTES...I'm not even joking. Again,treating me like I am too stupid to realize my stylist was overbooked and giving her full attention to this other client. She would have went on even longer, but I finally just got up to go talk to my husband, who was unfortunately waiting on me. I was so mad I couldn't even see straight. I didn't even have a magazine to read, as I didn't realize NO ONE in this salon talks to you and I would be staring at a wall for the better part of an hour while I was getting a blow-out.

Sasha finally returned to finish the rest of my haircut...I would say she spent a total of about 8 minutes cutting my hair. I arrived at this joke of a business at 5 PM and did not leave until 7:23. For a haircut. Seriously. The guy she worked on instead of me did not have to wait at all and she gave him her full attention. Maybe she thought she could get more money out of him. Good choice sweetie, because I will never be back to this tiny, pretentious, overpriced, non-relaxing and tense salon. Horrible experience. The one star was for their product line, which is nice.

DON'T GET SUCKED IN BY THE HYPE!!!!!!

Pros: Kerastas products

Cons: uppity stylists, tense atmosphere, very small, overpriced...

Posted 08/16/09

Danita is a Genuine Hair Professional! Ask for her at Lush-- you'll be forever thankful, and won't need to shop for another stylist, colorist or hair care specialist again. She has a sharp eye for the type of hair style that best suits your face and style. Her color sense is spot on, and she'll help you find the color that is best suited for you. She never pushes her personal preferences on you, and will do exactly as you ask. But, if you need, advice, she'll spend the extra time and effort to provide what's best for you.
You can also consult with her on skin care, facials, eyebrows and eyelashes. If she can't do it for you, she will steer you in the right direction and recommend another professional. She'll have tried them out on herself first before sending you, so you can be sure that she knows of what she speaks.
She is also an expert at hair extensions, straightening, and highlighting. People line up for her services, but she'll always make time for you, doesn't rush, and you?ll rarely have to wait. So, if you're ready for a true beauty professional experience, Danita is worth the time and travel for both men and women

Posted 08/13/09

I was very nervous looking for a new stylist and color specialist, but Lush came highly recommended.
It was reassuring to know that Elle Magazine ranked Lush one of the top 100 hair salons in the country in the August 09 issue.
They listened very carefully to what I wanted and the results are over the top. I've never had a better cut and color... EVER!

The calming ambience of the salon (no kids!!) is icing on the cake!

Pros: The sytle and color specialists are artists!

Posted 08/13/09

My wife went to this saloon and paid more than 900 dollars for Yuko. Guess what, it went back to original curly hair after three days. Also they asked her to sign the agreement before which is no guarantee for treatment . So customer can not say anything if they don't feel comfortable. If you call them, they will be very rude. If you don't believe me, you can try it than you will know.Go ahead.

Pros: None

Cons: No guarantee, bad attitude

Posted 08/10/09

For most women, a new salon/spa is a nervous experience....Not at Lush! I was so pleased that the staff was so knowledgeable about current trends and about their product line. Danita is an excellent listener and offers insight into my color and cut with professionalism! I've also had the opportunity to have manicure services....which is very detail oriented and extremely professional. She has built a clientele because of her rapport and attention to detail..
I would recommend Lush to anyone looking for a dedicated and wonderful staff.

Posted 07/08/09

I have been to and around some very expensive hair salons from many major cities, and I rate Lush as a 10 for service, great conversation, charm, sensitivity for my input, and much for the 'buck.' The compliments on my coloring have yet to end! They gave me exactly what I wanted given only a vague description. I used pay $$$$$ for my coloring at another location in Broad Ripple but Lush achieved the best result to date. Also, for eye-brows artfully and carefully done you must see Lexi! She has the most fabulous stories and provides make-up services for events and productions so call in for her if you're in need for that, as well! I truly felt that I was being worked on by a true artist. She is very charming and genuinely interested. Thanks, guys, for everything!

Posted 06/17/09

I've tried several different treatments at Lush and was extremely happy with all of the services.
But my favorite is the signature mani/pedi. This is not your average every day mani/pedi treatment!! The spa goes the extra mile here with a lot of nice little extra touches. You are treated to a nice warm towel, there are 4 different delicious scented lotions to choose from. The scrub they use for your legs & hands is nice plus I'm too lazy to do that at home. I love all of the Deborah Lippmann colors. I haven't seen that at any other spa in the city. My feet are baby soft when I leave the spa. It's the best!

Pros: Deborah Lippmann nail polish

Posted 06/02/09

Lush has been doing my hair for 2 years now--highlights, lowlights, and cuts. They are fabulous! My highlights look so natural, that people are often shocked when I tell them I get it colored. My hair was very damaged by my old stylist from Spalsh when I initially came to see them--bad color, dry, and brittle. They got my hair back to it's original dark blonde, and added funky lighter shades of blonde, that look terrific! Their hair cuts are great, too! Everytime my hair is done I can't stop staring in the mirror, and I always walk out feeling so pretty and happy. I have terrific hair, thanks to Lush! I highly suggest going and don't allow anyone else to touch your hair.

Posted 05/01/09

Ok by far the best salon I have gone too. The Staff was amazing and polite. My hairdresser was amazing she did an awesome job with my cut and Color. Super impressed! The prices were so good too. It?s a very relaxing salon not loud at all and from what I saw every single client that left the salon seemed to have a very good relationship with their hairdresser and loved their hair. Impressive!!! I WILL BE BACK!

Pros: WONDERFUL SALON

Cons: smaller salon but very cute and sweet

Posted 04/05/09

As Asian, I have the hardest time finding the hair stylist who can work with my hair in the US, I have to find and go to the best of the best salon to have my hair cut the way I want and not shed tears after the haircut.
Well, I'm so happy to find Lush Salon, they did a wonder on my hair, it's absolutely amazing and love it so much... I get so much complement everywhere I go and people stop me and ask me where I go to get my haircut at! It's an amazing feeling. Gives me so much confident and I really want to thank them Sasha for the magic. Not only she is skilled, she took time to consult with me on what I want, thoroughly, and she took time to really make it happen, and explained what she is doing, and dried and styled my hair herself, which I found very surprising because usually the top hair stylist let the trainee do the drying and styling. She explained and taught me step by step on how to style the hair, so that I can recreate what she did at home, gave me all kinds of tips and advice. She was amazing! And she'd promised me to teach me how to style my hair differently next time I visit her, so I can have variation. I am really looking forward to visiting her again and get another great advice on different hair arrangement I can do with the same hair style. I highly recommend her to any picky, hard-to-please ladies who cares about her hair as much as I do. Thank you!! =)

Posted 03/23/09

As I walked through the parking lot towards Marsh and a car passed in front of me. Suddenly, the driver's window rolls down and a thirty to forty-something gal sticks her head out the window. "I just had to tell you how great your haircut is, it really suits you!? she says, smiling. Well, after the initial shock that someone would actually go to the lengths she did to make that comment, I smiled back and thanked her. Then, I thought, "Geez, she said that and my next appointment with Lush is in another five days!" I received a comment from a complete stranger (in a parking lot no less), and it had been nine weeks since my last cut. I've been going to Lush for close to a year now, they have been working with me on a style (from a picture) and transitioning my short hair to a medium length. Based on the comment I received from this gal, I'd say it has been well worth our efforts! Wouldn't go to anyone else

Pros: Great cuts that last! Great color work!

Posted 03/10/09

I have known Danita for almost a decade and I can't recommend her enough. If you have never consulted someone about your hair loss and are nervous about doing so - see Danita. She will make you feel at ease. If you are a member of a "hair club" and are dissatisfied with the quality their service - see Danita. She will not try to sell you products or services you do not need. Rather she will give you expert advice as to what the best solution to your particular problem. And not only is she an expert on all forms of hair loss; she is an expert stylist as well. Recently I went to a wedding and gave her carte blanche to do whatever she wanted with my hair. I received numerous compliments at the wedding and could not have been more pleased.

Posted 02/10/09

I have been going to Danita at LUSH for 4 years for highlights. She is quite simply the best. I first heard about her through a friend who was a publicist for several high profile celebrities. I asked her for a recommendation and I've been seeing Danita ever since. I can honestly say I have the most natural looking highlights ever! She does this process called balayage which doesn't require any foils--she just paints it on and instead of looking like I just had my hair colored, I look like I just got back from a vacation at the beach. The color lasts which means fewer trips to the salon which I actually wouldn't mind since she makes the whole experience fun! She's just really down to earth and extremely talented. She is quite simply the best hair colorist period. It really doesn't get any better!

Pros: clean, friendly, professional, late appointments!!

Cons: none!

Posted 02/03/09

I was desperately in need for a complete hair transformation and I'm so glad I found this salon! The atmosphere was fun and relaxed, the service was wonderful, and my hair looked better than it had ever looked before. The prices are high, but you definitely get what you pay for. It was worth every bit!

Pros: scalp massage, drinks, atmosphere

Posted 01/23/09

Lush Salon has professional - well-educated hair stylists in the heart of Indy - the stylists provide great educational tips to clients teaching them how to make hair look its best. They offer wonderful hair and scalp treatments and the salon has one of the top colorists in Indiana. They are dedicated and welcoming to all clients that walk through the door ? The owners are also very active members of the neighborhood which adds to the culture and sophistication of the salon. As someone who has had my hair cut in some of the top-rated salons in New York and Chicago - I can honestly say I have never been disappointed. I highly recommend the salon.

Posted 01/13/09

I LOVE this salon. Danita is an amazing talent- she has assembled an energetic, service oriented team and created a soothing, trendy setting. They took the time to really listen to what I wanted and to offer thoughtful advice. The result was perfect. My hair looks and feels amazing! She also did a consultation on my hair for extensions. After she did my extensions and I felt like a new women. She is very educated and passionate about her work and her staff. She is very selective on experience and attitude at her salon. She did a great job and was very sweet and honest on what I should do with my hair. She is the owner and is extremely intelligent on both products and hair.

Posted 01/09/09

I had a great experience at Lush as well. I had a last minute emergency right before my wedding day. My regular gal had to cancel on me because she became ill and I ended up going to Lush Salon. They were able to get me in that day and did a great job on. Everyone was friendly and the atmosphere was clean and professional. I've decided to go back from here on out!

Posted 12/28/08

Let me count the ways?. This hair stylist/ color artist has the most amazing talent to work your hair into a work of art. I actually left my hairdresser after 4 years to go to Danita after I upset mine by asking for a style he wasn?t happy doing. The first thing she did was listen to me. What a concept! Then she made some suggestions based on what she heard, it was interesting to sit with her for my consul first, because she heard what I really wanted, which was a cut and color that was original, easy to manage and that did not make me look like I was trying to be 16 ( I am over 40). I now have a work of art and proudly display my ?get ready in 5 min? and look fabulous hair cut color and style. If your stylist is still telling YOU how you like your hair, come on over to Danita?s salon, she will actually listen to you :)

Pros: Non Toxic and Pure Organic Color Work

Posted 12/25/08

I tried Lush after reading the other reviews on Cityscape and I am SOOOO glad I did! She gave me a great cut and even did my eyebrows. She was easy to talk to; none of those uncomfortable silences there can sometimes be with a stylist. When I went back to get highlights, she listened to what I wanted and made suggestions when I asked. When I left, I looked and felt like the woman my husband married, not like the tired mom I was starting to see in the mirror. They also did my hair for a formal function and it was GORGEOUS! I have gotten so many compliments!!! I'm even sending my mom to her... You all are outstanding!

Pros: Service is outstanding; comfortable atmosphere without losing professionalism.

Cons: I can't even think of one

Posted 12/22/08

I have always been very choosy when it comes to hair care and dont just walk-in to any random hair salon unless I've done my research and read through reviews/testimonials about the place. And this salon I could definitely say is worth going to because their team of experts will really take care of your hair. I had my hair straightened and colored and I am beyond satisfied with the result. Its been 4 months now and my hair still straight and smooth. And today I'm coming back to get a hair cut and color. So to anyone who's new to the area, like me who's very skeptical about where to go, you?ll never regret trying out Lush Salon - the Best in Indy.

Posted 12/21/08

I found a terrific stylist, Jenna, at Lush. I had two terrific haircuts from her, she was nice, down to earth and friendly. Then suddenly she left (read all the other negative reviews). Lush gave me no information on where she went. I was notified only a few days before my appt and they gave me some young girl who had no clue how to cut straight hair. It was all lopsided when she was done. A few weeks later I went to another salon to get it repaired. The owner called me and tried to get me to come in to Lush for repair but I was really not interested. I wonder why they cannot keep their good stylists or at least let the stylists take their clients with them. I loved Jenna. If anyone knows where she is, I want to know, Lush was not giving me any info.

Pros: none

Cons: good stylists seem to vanish overnight. They cannot keep their staff.

Posted 12/19/08

I've been to this salon once for a cut and color and just a week or so afterwards my color faded A LOT!! By the time I reached my second appointment the color was completely out. But that is just one problem...a major one if that. I was on my way to my second appointment and one of the highways was closed due to an accident. I called the salon and told them I'm running a bit behind and I'm going to take a different route but no worries, I'm on my way. A few minutes later I get a call from the owner and boy was she the most classless, untactful, unprofessional woman I have ever dealt with. I told her I was lost and I told her what crossroad I was at and instead of asking if I needed help in getting to the salon (she knew I was not from the area) she said if I don't get there very soon my appointment will be cancelled and I will have to pay for the services. She said this is because they have to be respectful of the next client's appointment....(Strange considering the one and only time I was there I had to wait 30 minutes). So I asked if I can be worked in somehow and she said, "WE ARE BOOKED, IT'S THE HOLIDAYS"! So here I was lost in Indianapolis and my GPS kept taking me in circles and she didn't offer help or compassion just a cold "you sound screwed" attitude. What a class act! I have never been talked to the way this woman talked to me. I work with business owners everyday and none of them are as classless and clueless as her. She cannot sustain a business treating people the way she does. Her turnover rate has to keep her up at night and the stress of hiring and firing must be adding years to this woman. Her daughter has recently left the salon as well so I'm not sure who this Danita lady will find that will be loyal to her and her salon. If you are looking for a salon obviously this one has enough bad reviews for you to just STAY AWAY!! If you are looking for top salons in the area look at Villagio, Trichology Salon and Splash. hair needs!

Cons: Staff, quality of hair services

Posted 12/18/08

I have had bad hair coloring experiences with my former salon so I was ready for a change and went online and searched and read all the great comments about Lush Salon. I had a very positive first time experience with this salon and will be a repeat customer provided they don't get too expensive. The staff is friendly and helpful and not snobs at all. The staff offered hot tea and there was homebaked goodies! Danita was in the salon on my first visit and greeted me personally and was constantly checking on her clients making sure everything is good. She is very hands on and attentive, and interacts with her clients. My stylist was patient and listened to my concerns and colored my hair a natural dark brown. After my visit a week later Danita personally called to ask if I had any concerns or questions. Talk about great follow-up!

Pros: Casual salon. Great service, ease of making appointments, friendly sfaff, experienced stylists, good follow-up

Cons: parking can be tricky when Bonefish restaurant nextdoor is busy at night

Posted 12/15/08

Let me start by saying that I never write reviews,however I felt like this one had to be put out there. I haven"t been back to lush since my stylist for almost 2 years had suddenly disappeared . Since I had been going there for her and I had seen the other stylist work and read the actual real ( all negative) reviews I decided not to risk it going back! I missed her and my hair did as well that was my only reason ever to continue going there! Anyway, I went to get my regular mani/pedi appointment at VILLAGGIO in giest where I had been going since they opened and to my surprise I also found my old stylist! AMANDA PIPER! I was sooo relieved!! It had almost been a year!! So for those of you out there that were also missing her I just wanted to give you a heads up! Because if you were like me and completely lost without her lush was NEVER going to tell you were she went!! I hope this helps!! I could help but spread this wonderful news so close to Christmas!! Happy Holidays!!..... I WROTE THIS BACK IN DECEMBER AND FELT OBLIGATED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT AMANDA IS NOW AT SKINNERS IN BROAD RIPPLE. WHICH IS SOOO MUCH CLOSER NOW! THANKS!!

Pros: The only pro is that I found Amanda Piper

Cons: Just about everything, but they do carry Kerastase.. but so does Villaggio!

Posted 12/14/08

After moving here from Colorado, I searched for someone who made me as happy as my previous stylist. I heard about Lush Salon from a co worker and gave it a try. I wanted an appointment with Danita, but she was booked in the time frame I needed. The receptionist, offered to put me on a cancelation list, but I didn't expect to go before my appointment, but, they did call when they had a cancelation! I cannot say enough about how great, sweet, and helpful she was. She consulted with me on what I wanted, and then SURPRISE~~~she did exactly what we had discussed. THEN, step by step, showed me how to style my hair at home. Now, I love my previous hairdresser, but she never did that. Instead of feeling like I will only look that good when I leave the salon, I can now style it pretty good myself. (Well, she still does better than me, but I am not as far off!) The bonus to Lush is that it is very easy going and welcoming. Everyone there is very nice, I think 3 different people asked if I wanted something to drink! They made me feel comfortible and I look great. What more could you ask for? By the way, I would like to say that Danita is a kept secret. If everyone knew how amazing she was with hair color, she would never have a day off. No where on the salon website does it give justice to her knowledge, awards, or the fact that she teaches hair color to other stylists. And one of the greatest things about her is, she is not arrogant. AT ALL. You can tell that she really loves what she does, and I have the pleasure of wearing it! Thanks!

Posted 11/24/08

I've been going to Danita since my college days at IU.... almost 8 years ago. She always has the best style cuts for me and the most wonderful color techniques. I've grown from just a kid to a working corporate woman. My hair cut and color are always stylish and appropriate as I evolve into new phases of my life. She remembers everything we talk about and all my likes and dislikes, but still suggests new techniques, colors or cuts if she thinks it will suit me. Great Job!

Pros: Appt. flexibility, cost

Cons: Can drive by if not paying attention

Posted 11/22/08

After having my hair styled and colored by the same stylist (in my home) for 7 years, I was totally freaked out about starting with someone new. One of my best friends (who has an amazing eye for style) knew about Danita and recommended that I check her out. She said that one of her friends had gone to her and returned looking hotter than she had ever seen him. I decided to give it a try. What do all my friends now (very sincerely) tell me? THAT I (AND MY HAIR) HAVE NEVER LOOKED BETTER!! Their reports are totally supported by all the attention I get on the street - about three times more than before!! Danita has an artist's eye for color and shape. She advised me to change my color and the style and did so with such warmth and sensitivity that I actually trusted her. She is now my new stylist. I give her my highest recommendation (and I am not easy to please, LOL)!!!!

Pros: Scores excellently on all bases.

Posted 11/21/08

I had my engagement photos scheduled for last September and unfortunately I was without a makeup artist. I had gone to several bridal shows and wasn't thrilled with the makeup I saw there. It wasn't until a friend recommended I visit Lush. She had her wedding makeup done with there and her pictures came out BEAUTIFUL! So I scheduled a consultation and was immediately impressed. They were so knowledgeable and knew exactly what would work for my face. And let me tell you, my engagement pictures came out AMAZING!!! They have this incredible gift for eyebrow sculpting and eye makeup application which makes you look like a star. And the makeup is so eco-friendly and light that I feel like my skin is breathing...and yet you get amazing coverage. Needless to say I immediately booked Lush for my wedding. All my bridesmaids loved her and are now using Lush makeup products. My wedding was last month and I just got the proofs back from my photographer. And what can I say? Again, amazing, beautiful pictures. They also gives makeup classes if you are the 'do it yourself' kind of girl. I highly recommend you book a consultation and see for yourself.

Posted 11/21/08

Coming from LA where everything is expensive, I was shocked to learn that a simple bleach, toner, and trim would be $150 or more. For Indianapolis? Ok, so I'm new here and thought that this would be the best place for me to go. Never mind that I had cancelled an appt with Style's Tabatha in LA. This place "must" be good right? All these reviews are from "real" people right? Yeah, that's what I thought too. So I go in to my appt the next day with a gal, as soon as I entered the door, my sister was asked to leave as she had her two children with her. How Danita spoke to her was with the most disdain and patronizing tone I have ever heard. As my sister walked out the door I turned to Danita and told her that I thought what she said & HOW she said it was very demeaning. So on to my hair, I was VERY clear about how my hair has been colored for the past 15 years. I know how my hair responds to certain products and I asked what they use. Loreal. Easy. 40 mins on & then a toner for 15 mins. Again, easy. Nope, not to them. I sat under the dryer for 30 mins. Then 5 different times, toner was put on my hair. Five times. My hair is NO WHERE NEAR THE COLOR I ASKED FOR. Not only that, my hair is four or five shades and the back is ORANGE. So I go back today, 2 days later to see what she could do about my hair. Danita acted like she could have cared less and did not offer a refund. I asked for my stylist to correct the color and Danita stated that "they will have to get back to me" REALLY? I'm calling the appropriate agencies and complaining about LACK OF SERVICE and the Owner. How can one think of treating customers so badly and still be in business? Trust me I have a loud mouth, and EVERYONE will know how I was treated.

Cons: EVERYTHING

Posted 11/21/08