Came in for a conference at UW and was in desperate need of a haircut. Managed to get in at short notice. Given all the reviews, I was really surprised to show up and find nobody in the place. Not complaining though, since I got in with Courtney. She's a hair magician and quickly figured out something that would work for me. \n\nAs for the four star rating: I think they could do some work to improve the locale. It's kind of depressing and institutional. It doesn't match the rates they charge. \n\nEven so, I'm slightly shocked that this is listed as a $$$ place. Men's haircut for $35 (2014.07) which is pretty middling rate. If they could kick up up the feel of the place a bit, fill it with more customers and stylists, this would be top notch place. I'm not sure the space will accommodate it.  But at the end of the day, that's all secondary to a stellar cut.