Upon entering we were greeted by the friendly staff and given robes to change into. This made me extra comf
y for the Anma Shiatsu head massage that was awaiting me upstairs. But first it became clear that my long hair needed a quick trim. Sadly, I've been neglecting my locks and then ends were dry. I entrusted my tresses to Mika, the salon's Style Director. This Japanese beauty is an expert in the art of the dry cutting. I've never had a dry cut before and was eager to experience it from such a reputable professional. She assured me that she was going to keep the length and just trim my hair to liven up my current do. After brushing it out she went to work. The dry cut was absolutely phenomenal and doesn't take as long as a wet cut. Mika informed me that with a dry cut the stylist and customer are able to control the end result of the hair's length accurately. When cutting it wet, many times hair ends up shorter than expected or wanted. This cut is perfect for hair of all lengths, but especially long hair. I couldn't have been happier. The cut kept my length and livened up my sad hair. Now I was ready for some shiatsu action!The fresh addition of Gavert Atelier's Nagomi Hair Spa's Anma Shiatsu head massage technique has made the hair destination even more desirable. Located above the actual salon, the m
massage area has two large separate beds. The head of each one moves down into a sink where shampoo and hot deep conditioning occur. I was so excited to experience this and wasn't sure what to expect. Upon entering the room, I was instructed to remove my shoes and sit on a chair. A very courteous Japanese man began touching me. I liked it. He was applying shiatsu pressure to my head awaking my nervous system. He used gentle but firm pressure gliding from the scalp. Because 70% of the nervous system is in the head, a relaxing scalp massage activates neural pathways to the brain, stimulating unused brain cells, and awakening cellular intelligence. All that from a massage? 
It gets better, this causes the release of tension in the micro muscles surrounding each hair follicle, restoring pliability to the scalp, and causing relaxation throughout the body.If this wasn't enough I was instructed to get up from my chair and move onto the large bed-like seat. My masseuse lowered me down and gently placed my head into the hair sink. This is where things really heated up. He wet my hair and continued the massage. I wasn't exactly sure what was going on during this period, but again, I liked it. My hair went through several washes due to shampoo and conditioning. My favorite part was the warm deep conditioning treatment that went on; it had an incredibly exotic scent. My head was continuously massaged during this whole period and occasionally hot towels were wrapped around it. The treatment keep going like it was never going to end (I didn't want it to either). Steam was also coming from the sink which put me into deeper relaxation. And alas towards the end, each of my arms and experienced a warm massage and hot towel treatment.
After my hairway to heaven experience was completed, my wet relaxed head and I went downstairs to dry off. I was happily greeted by my new hair BF, Mik
a. She and her assistant promptly began blow drying my hair. With two dryers going at once on my long locks, I felt like a star. Considering having having long hair can be a pain to work with, I was so excited to see my hair after it had been cut, pampered, and styled. I looked HOT and everyone else thought so too!The staff did an amazing job and they make everyone feel special, not just obnoxious celeb clients. Everyone was so friendly and genuine (something that's rare in LA); I want to be friends with them all and buy them a round of cocktails!
Gavert Atelier; 9666 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills. (310) 858-7898.
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Amy
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