May 8, 2007

A Hair’s Width

Best Hair in Town

Everyone wants someone else’s hair. But you’re not going to go into the salon looking like you and come out looking like Charlotte Gainsbourg. Drop that crumpled magazine page and hand your head over to the best.

The Best Art Director: Tell Francesca Rivetti (Follicle, 1807 Chestnut Street; 215-564-9099) about your hair, lifestyle, and fashion sense, and she’ll tell you what cut, color, and perm to get. No, she won’t dye your hair blonde if she thinks you were supposed to be a redhead at birth (beg all you like). Don’t think, don’t talk, don’t be late.

The Best Cut: Lee at Head Area (1109 Walnut Street; 215-829-0699) will razor your hair into a shape that fits your face and won’t go against nature (unlike that guy who ironed your curls stick straight). If, that is, you can get an appointment.

Fix a Hair Color Disaster: Blue hair when you wanted brown? Bridge-and-tunnel blonde instead of subdued highlights? JC Mazza, owner of Closet Fever (707 North Second Street; 215-627-4600), will repair the damage.

Going Drastic: If you just changed your look and need your hair to walk the walk, American Mortals colorist Becky will deftly lend her wild style to your locks (729 Walnut Street; 215-574-1234).

Going Au Natural: Giovanni of Giovanni & Pileggi (1701 Walnut Street; 215-568-3040) will turn boring, shoulder-length hair into a shiny, beautiful, shampoo-commercial mane. You might just get your own signature color.

Not follically challenged? Pass along some good fortune to your friends.