Matthew Michael's Salon & Spa

10/30/11

Finally, a great place in Orlando!

by Musarion at Citysearch

I recently moved from L.A. and I've tried a few places for a cut and color, but they were just okay. I never felt like I got a really good cut and would have to spend a lot of time blow drying my hair for it to have any shape. I finally decided to try a place right around the corner because I generally like Aveda salons and I'm so glad I did! I booked an appointment with Josh, and although he was running a bit behind, I was really pleased with my hair. Josh spent a great deal of time with me and was very thorough and precise. Finally - a salon that compares to those I used in L.A.! The salon itself is beautiful, too.

09/20/10

You can pay by Credit Card ALMOST - TIPS HAVE TO BE CASH

by BostonRedSox at Citysearch

I am not sure what is going on with Matthew Michaels these days. First their staff is like a revolving door. You find one person to cut your hair and they leave and then the staff will not tell you where they went.

Then they use to be an Aveda Shop, and now they are not.

Now they will not accept gratuities/tips to be paid on credit cards. Only Cash ! I asked them why and they said their staff prefers cash.

I am sorry but I would I would prefer to be paid in cash from job also. The obvious reason for them to want cash for gratuities is because they DO NOT HAVE TO REPORT their cash gratuities and the credit card companies probably charge a slight fee on the gratuity which either the salon owner does not want to pay or the the staff does not wish to pay.

When I did not have cash on me to pay the gratuity, they told me I could go to Publix which is down the street and across Osceola Parkway and use the ATM machine there . HELLO has anyone every heard of inconvenience ? In addition, I do not know about anyone else, but I have to pay taxes on every DOLLAR I make at my job, so why should they not have to pay ?

As far as them ditching Aveda, I am sure it was because they could not make enough profit off the Aveda Products.

So rotating staff, inconvenience, and now loaded with fairly inexperienced hair stylists. I am sorry but I am going to go back to my old stylist downtown. I tried, I really did, for almost 2 years, and I am just flat out disappointed. They sure know how to drive their customers away.

05/01/10

Great Services/Rotating Staff

by Go Wings at Citysearch

First, I have been going to Matthew Michael's for just about a year and I have never had a bad haircut or waxing. However, after finding a stylist that worked well for me, I have for the last six months had to reschedule with a different stylist for every appointment. The stylists are leaving and as a client that makes me wonder.

• Pros: Close by, consistent service
• Cons: rotating staff door

04/22/10

Compliments to Amanda!!!

by MattSavoy at Citysearch

To whom it may concern:

I met Amanda two months ago and she gave me her business card and said she would love to work on my hair. Her personality was intriguing and she was absolutely beautiful. I went in to have my hair cut by her a few weeks later because I really wanted to see her again. My haircut is a pretty standard male cut. Little did she know, I have cut my own hair...and only me, for the past five years. After she cut my hair, I never received so many compliments before at work EVER! I work in an atmosphere where people are very judgmental and notice everything about you from head to toe...my uniform is only black boxer briefs. Needless to say, I have referred her to several people, as I seem to be a walking advertisement with my job. She definitely found herself a lifetime client. She is genuine, talented, thorough, and must be a great asset to your team.

Thanks Again!!!

- Matthew Fassl

Shift Manager/Lead Bartender Savoy Orlando

• Pros: Experience, Friendly Staff
• Cons: non-aveda affliated

04/21/10

NEVER AGAIN!!!

by Sa at Citysearch

I went to this salon a few weeks back- I will never return again.

The young girl I had smelt of marijuana and had a horrible attitude. I believe her name was Amanda. I went in expecting a professional salon and to have a great experience, it was the opposite. My haircut turned out different than what I had explained. I'm will be sure to let all my friends and co-workers know to never go to horrible Matthew Michael's Salon, it was SUCH a let down!