Salon and Spa Directory: Mizu Salon

Are you seeing how shiny and healthy my hair looks in this photo? Well, it's all thanks to the fabulous Ashley Hanna from Mizu Salon.

Over the weekend, I went to the New York location for a blowout. I was immediately impressed by the beautiful open space and the product lines available at the register (think Oribe and Kerastase). After being treated to a luxurious shampoo, conditioning and head massage by Max, I was seated in Ashley's chair -- and this is where the real magic began.

Ashley deftly worked the blowdryer and then a flat iron to transform my kinky, coarse locks into the straightest, smoothest mane I'd seen in quite some time. She even went in with a pair of scissors and evened up some of the horrible, choppy layers I was given about a month ago -- so now they're more blended and my hair doesn't look as terrible while it's growing out! I thought this was so nice of Ashley, since I hadn't booked a haircut.

I was highly impressed by the professionalism exhibited by everyone at the salon. From the receptionist to the stylists, everyone was amazingly friendly and helpful, and could not have made my experience any more pleasant if they tried!

Mizu has locations in both Boston and New York, and blowouts start at $75. For more information, visit mizuforhair.com. You can also follow the New York salon on Twitter here, and the Boston salon here.