D.M.
Hi K.,
I have very straight hair as well. I love my hair stylist, he is in the West Village on Grove Street between Bleecker and 7th AVe. South, and his name is Alex. His shop is called Hairhoppers, and his number is ###-###-####. I've been going to him for 14 years now -- when I originally sought him out I had long hair and asked him, "If I tell you to only take off an inch, will you only take off an inch?" He said yes, and he did just that. When I turned 36 I got sick of my long hair, I felt it no longer complimented me, and I chopped it off -- well, he's great with both long and short hair styles! I do highlight my hair, because as I've gotten older my hair has gotten darker and I like the dirty blond look of my younger days. He is excellent at it. And it's not a "foo foo" salon that does a million things -- I don't get my nails done either, and all he is about is hair. It's a very small shop, but he's got a great business and a very loyal clientele (sp?), so I hope you give him a call!