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Ippatsu Hair Salon »Address: 122 N. Neil St. Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 356-6547
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An intriguing name, bold décor and unique artwork sets the atmosphere for Ippatsu Salon, one in which creative freedom is key, stylist equality is staple and customer comfort and satisfaction is principle.
Located on the east side of Neil Street, Ippatsu Salon has made a name for itself under the ownership of Rebecca Bedinger. Walk-ins are limited but only because stylists are usually booked two to three weeks in advance — and they are worth it. Throughout the year, the five full-time stylists receive education and training in cities such as New York and Las Vegas.
The small staff only benefits the salon: The stylists are like family and, more importantly, they know their clients. “We try to make it super comfortable and creative in here,” said Bedinger. “We want our clients to trust us.”
Although one may think the stylish setting attracts a mostly younger crowd, Bedinger’s salon styles clientele ranging from children to senior citizens. “We do anything from Mohawks to classic cuts like Judi Dench,” she said.
At the end of the day, Ippatsu Salon doesn’t worry about beating competitors or making the most money. “Our biggest competition is ourselves,” said Bedinger. “We just want to make our guests as happy as we can.”
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Last post: Jun. 2, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Sal D (unregistered user) said on Jun. 2, 2009 at 2:55 pm:
I agree with the above comment. . . I've been going to Ippatsu on and off for almost ten years now. I keep checking back in to see if it's worth the hype it gets and each time I'm sorely disapointed with my haircut. . .
So, hopefully this time around, people will give their honest views and nominate another salon because it's time for a (good) freaking haircut.
captain hook (unregistered user) said on Jan. 16, 2009 at 11:28 pm:
I cannot believe this salon is voted best hair salon. I believe it got this vote due to who she knows downtown. I have only heard people talk how the stylists have butchered clients hair. I guess its really true on its who you know around the downtown to get the votes. Congrats.